Penny farthing pedals centre stage

A rare penny-farthing bicycle is among the 460 lots on offer at the annual vintage auction at O’Donovan’s of Newcastlewest at 10am next Saturday. In excellent condition, it dates from c1880 and is estimated at €600-€1,200. There is a first edition of the 1865 Memories of Adare Manor by Caroline, Countess Dunraven (€1,000-€1,800) as well as period furniture and jewellery.

The sale at Hegarty’s in Bandon tomorrow features antique furniture, jewellery and art. Viewing is from noon to 5pm today and from noon to the start of the sale at 3pm tomorrow.