Fonsie Mealy Auctioneers

Chatsworth Christmas Fine Art & Antiques Sale - 1036 Lots

Chatsworth Winter Fine Art & Antiques Sale
Wed 3rd Dec 2025 from 10:30am
AUCTION: Wednesday & Thursday , December 3rd & 4th - 10.30am sharp each day. At The Avalon House Hotel, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny R95 NA06 and online at fonsiemealy.ie / easyliveauctions.com / the-saleroom.com Telephone and absentee bidding Available. - 056-4441229 / [email protected] VIEWING: At Chatsworth Auction Rooms. Castlecomer, R95 XV05. Sunday Nov. 30th (1.30pm - 5pm); Monday Dec. 1st (10am - 5pm) & Tuesday Dec. 2nd (10am - 5pm) PSRA Number 001687 SPECIAL CONDITION REGARDING PURCHASES OF GOLD, SILVER AND JEWELLERY LOTS. ALL SUCH LOTS MUST BE PAID FOR BY DIRECT BANK TRANSFER OR THROUGH THE 3D SECURE CARD PAYMENT FACILITY ATTACHING TO YOUR INVOICE, PRIOR TO RELEASE & SHIPMENT. WE WILL NOT ACCEPT CARD PAYMENTS OVER THE TELEPHONE OR BY EMAIL FOR SUCH ITEMS. ALL OVERSEAS ( INCLUDING U.K. ) CARD PAYMENTS MAY BE SUBJECT TO A CLEARANCE PERIOD OF TEN WORKING DAYS, PRIOR TO RELEASE & SHIPMENT. PLEASE NOTE THAT CERTAIN LOTS ARE SUBJECT TO CITES REGULATIONS.
Fonsie Mealy Auctioneers
 Chatsworth Street
Castlecomer
Castlecomer
Co. Kilkenny
R95 XV05
Ireland
Telephone(s):
0564441229
056 4446200
Sale Description:
 Chatsworth Christmas Fine Art & Antiques Sale

To include : Important Irish Collections: Clonmeen House, Banteer, Co. Cork, Jenkinstown House, Co. Kilkenny, Denn / Keatinge Family, Chatsworth, Co. Kilkenny, Patrick ( Pat) Walsh, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, Maurice & Rita Saxe ( Antique Dealer ) Dublin, Ballynapierce House, Enniscorthy, Co.Wexford, Coolmore, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny and Property from other Executors and Private Estates.

Quality Furniture, Paintings, Irish & International Art, Ceramics, Clocks, Fine Selection of Objet d'Art, Light Fittings, Silver and Silver Plateware, Valuable Coinage, Jewellery, Oriental Ceramics & Art, Rugs, Carpets & Tapestries, Taxidermy, & Other Collectibles, etc.

Pre-Sale Condition Reports will not be provided on Multiple-Item lots of Silverware, Porcelain, Glassware, or on lots with an estimate below € 500 Euro. All such lots are sold " as is and with all faults "

PSRA Number 001687

AUCTION: Wednesday & Thursday , December 3rd & 4th - 10.30am sharp each day.
At The Avalon House Hotel, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny R95 NA06
and online at fonsiemealy.ie / easyliveauctions.com / the-saleroom.com

Telephone and absentee bidding Available. - 056-4441229 / [email protected]
VIEWING: At Chatsworth Auction Rooms. Castlecomer, R95 XV05.
Sunday Nov. 30th (1.30pm - 5pm); Monday Dec. 1st (10am - 5pm)
& Tuesday Dec. 2nd (10am - 5pm)

PSRA Number 001687


SPECIAL CONDITION REGARDING PURCHASES OF GOLD, SILVER AND JEWELLERY LOTS.
ALL SUCH LOTS MUST BE PAID FOR BY DIRECT BANK TRANSFER OR THROUGH THE 3D SECURE CARD PAYMENT FACILITY ATTACHING TO YOUR INVOICE, PRIOR TO RELEASE & SHIPMENT. WE WILL NOT ACCEPT CARD PAYMENTS OVER THE TELEPHONE OR BY EMAIL FOR SUCH ITEMS. ALL OVERSEAS ( INCLUDING U.K. ) CARD PAYMENTS MAY BE SUBJECT TO A CLEARANCE PERIOD OF TEN WORKING DAYS, PRIOR TO RELEASE & SHIPMENT.

PLEASE NOTE THAT CERTAIN LOTS ARE SUBJECT TO CITES REGULATIONS.
Sale Dates:
 Wed 3rd December 2025 from 10:30am Chatsworth Winter Fine Art & Antiques Sale - (Lots 1 to 433)
Thu 4th December 2025 from 10am Chatsworth Winter Fine Art & Antiques Sale - (Lots 450 to 1081)
Viewing Dates:
 Sun 30th November 2025 - 1:30pm to 5pm
Mon 1st December 2025 - 10am to 5pm
Tue 2nd December 2025 - 10am to 5pm

Fees apply to the hammer price:

Room and Absentee Bids:
25% inc VAT*

Online and Autobid:
28.075% inc VAT*

*These fees include buyers premiums and internet surcharges.
Please see the Terms & Conditions for more information
Conditions of Sale

The highest bidder to be the buyer, and if any dispute arises between two or more bidders, the lot in dispute shall immediately be put up again and resold.

In the case of lots upon which there is a reserve, the Auctioneer shall have the right to bid on behalf of the Seller.

The Purchasers to give their names and places of abode.

The lots to be taken away and paid for, whether genuine and authentic or not, with all faults and errors of description at the buyers expense and risk, within the specified time after the end of the sale; the Auctioneers not being responsible for the correct description, genuineness or authenticity of or any default or defect in any lot, and making no warranty whatever.

If within 30 days after the Sale of any item, the Auctioneer receives a notice in writing from the Buyer by Registered Post that such an item is a deliberate forgery, together with the necessary evidence to satisfy the Auctioneers of such an allegation, then the sale of that item will be rescinded and the net purchase monies refunded (less any outlays incurred by the Auctioneers) to the purchaser. In the event of any dispute arising in relation to the foregoing, the matter shall be referred to an Independent Arbitrator to be agreed between the parties.
The auctioneers reserve the right to withdraw or adjust the content of any lot prior to the auction without notice.

To prevent inaccuracy in the delivery and inconvenience in the settlement of the purchase, no lot can on any account be removed during the time of sale, and the remainder of any purchase money due, must absolutely be paid on delivery.
Upon failure of complying with above conditions, any money deposited in part payment shall be forfeited. All lots uncleared within the time of aforesaid shall be resold by public or private sale, and the deficiency (if any) attending such resale, shall be made good by the defaulter at this sale.

N.B.: Payment by cash or guaranteed cheques. All Cheques or Drafts to be made payable to “Fonsie Mealy Auctioneers. Third Party Cheques or Drafts will not be accepted as payment for lots purchased. Cash Payments accepted strictly subject to Anti-Money Laundering rules.

Purchasers to pay 25% Auction Fees (VAT inclusive)
Surcharges of up to 5% apply to online bidding.
First-time Buyers require Bank References. Bids are accepted in euro only.
We accept payment by Debit Cards (Laser / Visa Debit Card) etc., and Credit Cards (Mastercard / Visa Payments from outside EU are subject to 3% Surcharge).

SPECIAL CONDITION REGARDING PURCHASES OF GOLD, SILVER AND JEWELLERY LOTS.
ALL SUCH LOTS MUST BE PAID FOR BY DIRECT BANK TRANSFER OR THROUGH THE 3D SECURE CARD PAYMENT FACILITY ATTACHING TO YOUR INVOICE, PRIOR TO RELEASE & SHIPMENT. WE WILL NOT ACCEPT CARD PAYMENTS OVER THE TELEPHONE OR BY EMAIL FOR SUCH ITEMS. ALL OVERSEAS ( INCLUDING U.K. ) CARD PAYMENTS MAY BE SUBJECT TO A CLEARANCE PERIOD OF TEN WORKING DAYS, PRIOR TO RELEASE & SHIPMENT.

PLEASE NOTE ; CERTAIN LOTS ARE SUBJECT TO CITES REGULATIONS.

Pre-Sale Condition Reports will not be provided on lots with an estimate less than € 500.
All such lots are sold " as is and with all faults "

Live / Online bidding is subject to occasional interruption and loss of connection and audio / digital image streaming. These are technical issues beyond the auctioneers control, We accept no responsibility for any bids missed, placed in error, or omitted as a result of the foregoing.

Digital imagery is used to display lots for sale at the auction. This service is a reminder of items in the catalogue. We do not guarantee the quality of the item being viewed, the accuracy of the digital image displayed, or that the item on display is the actual lot being sold. Disputes arising as a result of image display will not be entertained.
All shipping from our auction house is outsourced to third parties. We do not pack or ship in-house. All items are shipped at the purchaser’s own risk and expense. We accept no responsibility for any issues arising between the purchaser and the shipping company.

The following information on shipping companies is provided as a guide:

For Books, Silver & smaller Items: Overseas Shipments.

PACK & SEND Belfast East Sam.
379-381 Newtownards Road, Belfast BT4 1AL, United Kingdom.
Tel +44 (0) 2890 219003
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.packsend.co.uk/belfasteast/

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MBE -Mail Boxes. etc, Michael.
3 Lombard Street East, Dublin 2
T: +353 (0) 1 671 0400
W: www.mbe.co.uk/irelanddublinlombardstreet



Within Ireland.

Callanan Couriers.
Tel. 056.7767501
Email. [email protected]

Tony Buggy Delivery Service
Tel. 087-9195755
Email. [email protected]


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For: Furniture and Large Artworks.

Transpro Logistics. Marek.
Tel. 085.1019211
Email. [email protected]

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Oldcastle Transport Vinnie.
Tel. 087.7987784
Email. [email protected]

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Carlyle Fine Art Services , Dublin. David.
Tel. 087.2890898
Email [email protected]
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