Sacred and profane: Ecclesiastical furniture and pub memorabilia under the hammer
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.
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