Country house collection in Lismore

THE uniquely-labelled Cork Regency mirror featured on this page last week, the Cork clock and the tile pictures of King William of Orange and his Queen, are amongst the lots from the Fort William collection generating huge interest.

The sale of contents from this Tudor revival mansion on the banks of the River Blackwater by Fonsie Mealy Auctioneers takes place next Tuesday at 10.30am. Viewing at the house is from noon to 5.30pm tomorrow and from 10.30am to 5.30pm on Monday. The auction is on at Lismore House Hotel.

The catalogue lists 759 lots and estimates, which range from €50 up, are reasonable. This is a country house collection to suit all tastes. There is some fine antique furniture as well as paintings, garden furniture; books and findings; silver and plate; rods and reels; carpets; rugs; glass; porcelain and some lots of wine.