Antiques: Bog oak, paintings, pistols, and collector's items

A sale by Fonsie Mealy in Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny, is brimful of interest, writes Des O'Sullivan

A pair of early 19th-century Cork water jugs. Their estimate is €250-€350.

A unique collection of bog oak artefacts, a rare complete set of 1791 Views of the City of Dublin after James Malton, an 18th-century chinoiserie lacquered two-door cabinet on stand, a George II giltwood wall mirror and an important pair of percussion duelling pistols by HW Mortimer, London, are among the top lots at Fonsie Mealys three-day sale in Castlecomer next Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (August 1, 2 and 3).

This auction is brimful of interest and offers a diverse and eclectic selection of 1,292 lots of antiques and collectibles. There is antique furniture, paintings, Irish and international art, silver, plate, militaria from a private collection in Northern Ireland, jewellery, ceramics, clocks, glassware, carpets, garden furniture, advertising signs and other collectibles.