Convent items to be auctioned

ALSO on Tuesday, John Dunphy will be holding an auction at his Henry Street premises in Limerick, beginning at 11 a.m

ALSO on Tuesday, John Dunphy will be holding an auction at his Henry Street premises in Limerick, beginning at 11 a.m. Included is the entire contents of Summerville Convent, South Circular Road, together with pieces from other properties.

The best price is expected to be made by a 20th century Chippendale style serving table and matching pedestals (see illustration) these carry an estimate of £4,000-£6,000. A Chippendale style dining table, almost lift long, is expected to sell for £2,090-£3,000, a three tier Victorian dumbwaiter has an estimate of £1,000-£1,500 and a mahogany Victorian linen press is estimated at £700-£1,000.