Illustrated page from the 1512 edition of a Book of Hours written in Latin and French (€5,000-€10,000). Purcell auctioneer's book auctionAnother highlight is a 1512 edition of a book of hours written in Latin and French (€5,000-€10,000). The two volumes of Christian Art in Ancient Ireland (Saorstat Eireann, 1932) compiled by the German archaeologist, Adolf Mahr (€80-€160) is another fascinating book in the Purcell auction. Finally, Christmas present hunters will no doubt find some potential purchases at the R. J Keighery auction in Waterford city on Monday, November 17th. Purcellauctioneers.ie; deburcararebooks.com; gormleysauctions.com; https://antiquesireland.ieA Waterford Crystal chess set in a mahogany case (€3,000-€5,000) at Keighery's auction in Waterford City on Monday, November 17

Source: The Irish Times November 15, 2025 06:32 UTC