28/05/2026
SOLD Two lovely original pieces of C19th Irish Killarney ware, a book box with an image of Muckross Abbey on one side, and a floral design on the other, and a very sweet vesta case with a stylised harp on one side, and a three leaf shamrock on the other. Both principly made from arbutus wood, with simple marquetry inlay using holly and possibly mahogany, to which some pin dyed detail and text has been applied. These were made in the Killarney area during the c19th as the area underwent a surge in tourism and were most likely sold in shops and by the roadside to visitors. They have a lovely aged colour, and the imagery has a beautiful naive folk art feel.