10-05-2025
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- Irish Examiner
Sacred and profane: Ecclesiastical furniture and pub memorabilia under the hammer
A once-off selection of antique furniture, lighting, religious art and ecclesiastical brass will come under the hammer at Victor Mee's live online sale of contents from the St Louis Convent in Monaghan and other clients on Tuesday and Wednesday (May 14) at 6pm on both days.
The sale is led by a large 19th-century six-door bookcase with a realistic estimate of just €800-€1,200.
A 19th-century pitch-pine bookcase at Victor Mee's sale of contents from the St Louis Convent in Monaghan.
A 19th-century pitch-pine bookcase, another very large piece, has an estimate of €600-€1,200. At the other end of the sale is a striking pair of 1970s leather club chairs by Bart van Bekhoven (€800-€1,200).
Oak refectory tables and a French gilded six-branch chandelier are among the standout lots.
Pub mirrors are highly collectable and Aidan Foley will offer a number of them at his online sale on Monday and Tuesday (May 12 and 13) at 6pm on each day.
A large Jameson Whiskey mirror at Aidan Foley's sale.
A rare Watts Tyrconnell Pure Pot Still Whiskey mirror and a large Jameson Whiskey mirror lead the pack.
There are concert posters of Limerick interest featuring U2 and The Pogues at The Savoy, and a large selection of hotel furniture. The catalogue is online and the auction is on view from 11am to 5pm today until Monday at the old Cleeves Toffee factory in Limerick.
