Keen interest in sale of collector’s estate
A PAIR of French Louis XV walnut demi-lune tables from the estate of the Rathcormac collector Tim Arnold is a highlight of Woodwards’ summer sale next Wednesday, July 29, at 6pm.
The late Mr Arnold had taken ownership of a disused church in the village last year with the intention of creating a heritage centre.
Furniture and effects from the church will feature in the auction.
Highlights include the demi-lune tables (€2,500-€4,000), a Georgian long case clock (€2,000-€3,000), a set of eight Cork 11-bar dining chairs (€2,000-€3,000) and a pair of William IV tea tables (€2,000-€3,000).
Other lots include a George II card table (€400-€500), an oak grandmother clock by Hilser, Cork (€300-€400), a Victorian circular dining table (€400-€500), an early Georgian oak bureau (€300 to €400) and a French bracket clock (€300-€400).
There is Waterford Crystal, Irish silver, Persian rugs and collectibles in a sale that will be live on the internet. Viewing is from noon to 5pm today, from 2pm to 5pm tomorrow and from 10am to 5pm on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
Furniture and effects to feature in sale.
