£5,700 for giant deer antlers

JOHN DUNPHY achieved £5,700 under the hammer for giant deer antlers at an auction in his salerooms last Monday. The antlers, which are 11ft wide, are thought to be from a Great Irish Deer. The species became extinct over 11,000 years ago.

The sale included the entire contents of Pella House in Kilrush, Co Clare. Two Victorian dining tables made £2,100 and £1,900 respectively and a longcase clock with a brass dial sold for £1,700.