Des O’Sullivan admires the treasure trove of big-screen jewellery which has just opened in Newbridge.

Despite brisk bidding, Des O’Sullivan hears auctioneers are finding it difficult to source top quality works.

Top lot was a portrait of the 1st Duke of Ormonde, reports Des O’Sullivan.

Des O’Sullivan reports on significant collections amassed by two Munster collectors at Mealy’s latest auction.

The scoreline at Whyte’s sale of sport and entertainment memorabilia on Monday could be summed up as GAA one, rugby nil. And James Bond trumped Madonna.

A George III style three pod dining table sold for €1,650 at Lynes and Lynes in Carrigtwohill. 

ANTIQUE SELECTION

Des O’Sullivan on the McGrath family estate sale which offers something for all collectors.

A Georgian mantlepiece is among the top draws for Des O’Sullivan this week.

The fine weather did not deter a large crowd from attending the Hegarty’s auction at Acton’s Hotel in Kinsale last Sunday evening.

A HUGE array of choice — everything from a two-seater Morris Minor at Mealy’s to an original copy of the Proclamation at James Adam’s — awaits collectors in Ireland next week.

This Regency Carlton House Desk made 85,000 at Mealy's-Christie's sale in Mount Congreve.

ANTIQUE bargain hunters will have much to choose from at Mealy’s fine and decorative arts sale in Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny next Tuesday and Wednesday.

IRISH glass, silver, Oriental art, tribal art, vintage wine, furniture and chimneypieces will all come under the hammer at Mealy’s two-day sale of fine and decorative art in Castlecomer, Co Kilkenny on October 4-5.

A FOOTBALL thought to be from the ‘Bloody Sunday’ Croke Park game between Tipperary and Dublin in 1920 is just one of the items set to make thousands of euro at Mealy’s and Adam’s auctioneers Independence Sale.