July 7th: Sotheby's, London. Set of a dozen 18th century mahogany dining chairs originally made for Malahide Castle c 1760. £157,000 sterling.

June 28th: Woodwards, Cork. George III mahogany longcase clock signed Rod'k Kennedy, Dublin made £7,750; Georgian Sheraton style bow-fronted sideboard, £3,500; set of eight Chippendale style mahogany dining chairs, £3,200; Georgian inlaid mahogany corner cabinet, £2,400.