Waterford event to offer antique hunters plenty of variety

RJ Keighery's sale offers an across-the-board selection, says Des O'Sullivan. Curiosities include an antique barograph in a mahogany case.

FEATURING a set of 12 Hepplewhite dining chairs, jewellery, art, rugs and Waterford Crystal, Monday’s sale at RJ Keighery’s City Auction Rooms in Waterford offers an across-the-board selection.

There is a castiron dog’s head garden seat, ecclesiastical brass vases, Victorian oil lamps and card tables.

The jewellery selection includes a tennis bracelet with 14.5 carats of diamonds (€10,000-€12,000), as well as a sapphire-and-diamond three-stone ring (€6,000-€7,000).

Also on sale is a diamond stud earrings (€3,400-€3,800) and an emerald and diamond cluster ring (€5,500-€6,000).

One of a set of 12 Hepplewhite dining chair

Curiosities include a Victorian mahogany invalid wheelchair and an antique barograph in a mahogany case.

Viewing for this sale of more than 700 lots takes place from 12pm to 5pm today and tomorrow. The catalogue is online.