Antiques: Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian furniture at Cork auction

Des O'Sullivan checks out the pieces under the hammer at Marshs sale in Cork

A pair of bird's eye maple hall stands at Marshs.

Sat, 28 Jun, 2025 - 01:24

Des O’Sullivan

An unusual pair of bird's eye maple ormolu mounted mirrored hall stands with grey marble tops will feature at the Marshs online only auction in Cork next Saturday (July 5).

The sale will offer a selection of Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian furniture, art and collectibles like Waterford Crystal, silver, clocks, rugs and books.

A large bronze sculpture of a lady signed Ross is estimated at €1,200-€1,500 and a Georgian four-door breakfront bookcase has an estimate of €1,000-€1,200.

An Irish Georgian two-door bureau bookcase at Marshs.

Among other furniture lots are a Victorian rosewood davenport, a Regency satinwood and marquetry occasional table, a Georgian three-tier waterfall bookshelf and a Georgian Canterbury. There are two Masons Ironstone dinner services.

The auction is on view from 10.30am to 6pm on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at Marshs warehouse, off Grand Parade and South Mall, Cork