March 24, 2005
€145,000 peat bucket
Yet another indication of the strength of the Irish economy, via the Antiques Trade Gazette:
Unusually large at 2ft 2in (66cm) high x 21in (53cm) in diameter and notable for its carved scallop shell intaglio, this outstanding George III mahogany and brass bound peat bucket shot to €145,000 (£106,600) at James Adam of Dublin on March 15.
The estimate for the iconic piece of Irish occasional furniture – bought by a relative of the consignor in Dublin in the 1950s or 60s – had been €15,000-20,000.
Posted by David on March 24, 2005 10:40 AM
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Well, I took off my shoes and socks and, using both fingers and toes, did some calculations. Isn't that in the neighborhood of a quarter million dollars? For a peat bucket? Chacun a son gout.
Posted by: Sarah
on March 24, 2005 4:53 PM
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