Significant sale at Kinsale

A 19th century Irish side table is among the highlights at an auction by Hegarty’s of Bandon in Acton’s Hotel, Kinsale, on Sunday week (Jul 21) at 7pm.

Among more than 350 lots is a collection of Irish 18th and 19th century furniture. The sale will include contents of Stork’s Nest House, Compass Hill, and some lots from Major Chavasse, formerly of Seafield House, Castletownshend.

Auctioneer Ted Hegarty has put an estimate of €10,000-€20,000 on the side table. A c1820 Cork secretaire bookcase is estimated at €5,000-€10,000 and a three-carat solitaire diamond ring at €8,000-€12,000.