THE WINTER CHATSWORTH FINE ART & ANTIQUE SALE December 3rd & 4th, 2025

34 IMPERFECTIONS NOT STATED Fonsie Mealy’s Est. 1934 247. A 19th Century oak brass bound Military Chest, probably Ross of Dublin, the top section with three short drawers, the center opening to reveal fitted drop front bureau, above three further long drawers with recessed brass drop handles, approx. 99cms wide x 97cms high x 47cms deep (39” x 38” x 18½”). (lacks legs). (1) €400 - €600 248. A 19th Century mahogany folding 'Campaign' Work Table , with red velvet interior and sunken container and fitted interior on an X frame support. (1) €180 - €250 250. Early 19th Century Continental School Miniature: “Madonna in blue Cloak, and in deep Contemplation,” oval panel, approx. 9cms x 7cms (3½” x 2¾”) in fine Florentine frame; together with 19th Century Russian School “Deesis,” triptych, (folding) brass and enamel, approx. 14cms x 39cms (5½” x 15¼”). (2) €300 - €400 251. A late 19th Century / early 20th Century Russian Icon, (St. Petersburg) with ornate silver and gilt pierced and etched mount with cut-out depicting Madonna and Child, O.O.C., hallmarked at base, approx. 19cms x 14.5cms (7” x 5¾”), housed in a gilt frame. (1) €300 - €400 252. 19th Century Russian School “Saint John the Baptist,” tempera on gilt and gesso wood, approx. 23cms x 20cms (9” x 8”). (1) €200 - €300 253. 18th Century Russian School “The Madonna and Child,” tempera on wood, depicting four panels of Madonna and Child in various attire, approx. 30cms x 27cms (12” x 10½”). (1) €300 - €400 254. 18th Century Russian School “Saint Michael the Archangel, tempera on gilt and gesso wood, approx. 22cms x 17cms (8½” x 6¾”). (1) €300 - €400 255. 18th Century Russian School “The Birth of Jesus,”; “The Order of the Magi,” and various Saints including Saint Michael the Archangel, Saint Olympias, Queen Olga, Saint Alexandra, Saint Philip, and Saint Paul of Thebes,” tempera on wood, approx. 36cms x 30cms (14” x 12”); together with 18th Century Russian School “The Persecuted Christ,” carved wooden relief, approx. 39.5cms x 26.5cms (15½” x 10½”). (2) €350 - €450 256. A rare Irish silver Victorian incense boat shaped Burner or Thurible, by John Smyth, Dubin 1895, with etched and inscribed top ‘In Loving Memory of Mother M. Benigna O’Connell, who died 11th January 1895, R.I.P. from Ellie Murphy E. de M.’ on a turned pillar stem and circular base, with matching silver spoon with an etched crucifix, approx. 15 ounces (total). (2) €300 - €400 257. A fine quality 19th Century silver gilt Chalice, Dublin, John Smyth, 1857, the plain bowl, supported by a decorative bulbous etched design stem, on an ornate starburst base inset with fan and blue stone, hallmarked (inscription worn) approx. 20.5cms (8”) tall, approx. 13 ounces overall. (1) €700 - €900 258. The Lady Freemason Very rare embroidered Masonic Apron and Stole , with various silk and velvet colours, and profusely decorated with gold threads and with a brass mounted blue ground medal with masonic symbols. The apron inscribed in red thread on reverse, ‘Worn by Viscountess Doneraile at a Fancy Dress Ball.’ Extremely Rare. A lot, w.a.f. (3) €1000 - €1500 256 247 257 251 258 & detail of Viscountess Doneraile 253