It's TIME for Ireland's first-ever clock auction in Waterford
RJ Keighery Antiques Ireland are running the country's first ever clock auction, with more than 300 clocks on sale as well as 80 rare original enamel signs.
Ireland's first-ever specialised clock auction is being held by RJ Keighery Antiques in Waterford, on Monday, January 13.
"This is Ireland’s first-ever clock auction," said a spokesperson for RJ Keighery Antiques, explaining that the auction is taking place as a sale of "one of the largest private collections ever seen in this country".
"This is the contents of one private single-story estate, which is a lifetime collection of nearly 300 clocks," they said.
"This particular estate had amassed this collection over 60 years and travelled throughout Ireland and the UK. There is a mix of clocks from wall clocks, mantle clocks, grandfather clocks, barometers, and clock parts, amongst others."
RJ Keighery Antiques noted that in the auction, there will be a number of "interesting Irish-made clocks", along with a number of clocks from "prominent British makers" that will be sold as part of the auction.
"One particular clock of Waterford interest is by well-known maker Thomas Cahill."
Signs from a number of legendary Irish and international brands will be part of the 80 original enamel sign collection, which will be on sale in the auction, and which the auctioneers have said are "becoming increasingly hard to get".
"There is an incredible collection of early 20th-century enamel advertising from prominent brands such as Guinness, Players, Carrolls and Fry’s."
Some of the standout entries are:
- A superb quality Patek Philippe Ladies 18k watch with wolf tooth winding and lever set hands. The watch was custom-made for a client and is dated to 29th July 1882. Monogram M A L with an original receipt. Estimate €2,000- €4,000 (Lot 325)
- A beautiful Georgian Irish Francis Sperils-built, Dublin longcase grandfather clock, in Chippendale style case with a later inlay from around 1770. Estimate €800-1200 (Lot 10)
- A stunning James Mangan Cork single fusee wall clock is for auction with an estimated value of €250-350 (Lot 242)
- Victorian papier mache drop-dial wall clock with a pendulum. Estimate €120-180 (Lot 66)
- Fine Quality Marble Clock retailed by Davis + Sons London + Barometer. Estimated value: €300-500 (Lot 246)
- A set of nine vintage clock faces of Irish interest are for auction with the suggestion of being used for a feature wall display. The estimated value is €50-80 (Lot 247)
A large number of antique signs are also for auction on Monday, January 13 including:
- A super colourful rare 'Four Aces Cigarette' original enamel sign with an estimated value of €300-€500 (Lot 410)
- Another rare sign, an original Fry's 'No Better Food' sign is for sale with a caption of "300m Gold Medals & Diplomas" beneath the main headline. This embossed enamel sign is for action with an estimated value of €400-600 (Lot 471)
Official viewing of the items for auction commenced on Thursday, January 2, and full in-person viewing takes place daily at Antiques Ireland, 27A William St.
Biddings on items can be done online, in advance or in-person and the full catalogue is online at www.antiquesireland.ie.
