Oliver Usher Kells to host online auction
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This fabulous table is among the standout lots.Image 2 of 6
Lot 333 is a painting by Percy French.Image 3 of 6
Lot one: Pair of oil lamps, cutlery and coffee mugs.Image 4 of 6
Lot 25 is a Singer hand sewing machine.Image 5 of 6
Lot 29 is an antique push along racing car.Image 6 of 6
Lot 31 is a pair of Bakelite telephones.Oliver Usher Kells is looking forward to returning to the podium next Monday, May 31, to conduct an online sale of some 600 lots including items from the estate of the late Jean Norton, Castletown Tara House. Located at the base of the historic Hill of Tara, Tara House is a landmark property in neighbouring County Meath.
In addition to items from this property, there are two executive clearances from Co Westmeath properties. Residual items from ‘The Far East’ offices at Dalgan Park, Navan are also included. The Far East magazine was printed by the Columban Fathers and featured articles from missionaries abroad and was read in many households in past decades. The children’s corner was of special interest to the youngest members of the house.
Lots included in the auction are a 14ft long mahogany ‘D’ end extending table, 19th Century mahogany Biedermeir escritoire, six-foot mahogany hunt table, two Percy French landscapes (Percy French was well known for his musical achievements but he was also a talented artist), two large oak partners desks and several small study desks, and a very fine large 16ft 8in x 16ft carpet originally from The Rotunda Hospital, Dublin.
China includes Royal Albert “Country Rose”, Shelly, Arklow and many others. To complete the look there is also a mahogany teapoy. For those who would like to return to some card playing, there are several well presented card tables.
The crystal includes a Pair of Waterford Crystal Chandeliers and a variety of glassware.
A large selection of old theatre programmes will also go under the hammer from the Abbey, Gaiety, Gate, Olympia and Radio Eireann ‘Ceol Siamsac’, Capital Theatre.
Books include Kings Royal Rifle Corps, 18th Century Historical Records 13 Vols Ex – Emo Park Library, Thom’s Directory and many more.
Silver pieces featured include an Irish silver rose bowl, two Dublin silver de Valera commemorative plates, a four piece Irish silver Celtic Revival tea/coffee set Dublin 1977, other pieces of silver and a collection of pocket watches.
Oliver looks forward to meeting his customers again, albeit adhering to strict COVID-19 restrictions
This auction will take place online on Monday, May 31, at 11am.
Viewings
In-person viewing with Covid restrictions in place will take place at The Auction Rooms, John Street on Thursday and Friday, May 27-28, 10am-5pm; on Saturday, May 29, 12-5pm and Sunday, May 30, 2-6pm.