Fonsie Mealy Auctioneers are holding a unique auction of house contents from Millford House, Co Carlow on Tuesday November 20th. There are 700 lots on offer at the auction, many of which have an equestrian connection. Some lots of interest of detailed below.
Millford House has been associated with the Alexander family for over two centuries. The most famous member was Field Marshal Lord Alexander. John Alexander settled at the house in 1764 and established a large flour mill which sustained the family. The family maintained a military connection, Major John Alexander was High Sheriff of Carlow in 1891.
The death of the Major’s grandson John Alexander V and his widow Chloe in recent years has brought an end to the family’s association with Millford, leaving behind a record of entrepreneurial skill and a positive influence on the local economy.
Top Lots
Lot 24: A cut out copper Weather Vane, depicting a horse and groom, and a large cast iron Sign, “Milford Stud”. (2) €200-€300
A cut out copper Weather Vane, depicting a horse and groom, and a large cast iron sign with "Milford Stud".
Lot 78: Three early leather Saddles, and an iron wall mount. (4) €200-€300
Lot 78 - Three early leather saddles and an iron wall mount.
Lot 104: A collection of leather riding and hunting boots, nine pairs, as is. As a lot. (1) €100-€150
Lot 104 - A collection of leather riding and hunting boots, nine pairs.
Lot 110: Croft Port, Vintage 1977, bottled in 1979, two cases, 21 bottles. (21) €1,500-€2000
Lot 151: The Milford House Megaloceros Giganteus. An important set of Prehistoric Giant Irish Elk Antlers & Skull, c. 12000 - 8000 BC, approx. 226cms (89”) 7’5” (2.26 meters) with 18 points, mounted on a mahogany shield shaped plaque. (1) €20,000-€30,000
Lot 161: The Carlow Mail Coaching Horn, by Butler, Haymarket London and Dublin, in original cane work container. (1) €300-€400
Lot 172: Highly Important Historical Zulu Artefact. Engraving: “The Capture of Cetshewayo - Arrival of The King at Sir Garent Wolselys Camp, Ulundi, August 31” Framed black and white engraving, approx. 145cms (57”), showing Lieutenant Alexander, on horseback, in an oak frame. Together with, and attached hanging from the frame is one of three original ceremonial spears taken from the captured King Cateway on that occasion. (1)
Fonsie Mealy Auctioneers are holding a unique auction of house contents from Millford House, Co Carlow on Tuesday November 20th. There are 700 lots on offer at the auction, many of which have an equestrian connection. Some lots of interest of detailed below.
Millford House has been associated with the Alexander family for over two centuries. The most famous member was Field Marshal Lord Alexander. John Alexander settled at the house in 1764 and established a large flour mill which sustained the family. The family maintained a military connection, Major John Alexander was High Sheriff of Carlow in 1891.
The death of the Major’s grandson John Alexander V and his widow Chloe in recent years has brought an end to the family’s association with Millford, leaving behind a record of entrepreneurial skill and a positive influence on the local economy.
Top Lots
Lot 24: A cut out copper Weather Vane, depicting a horse and groom, and a large cast iron Sign, “Milford Stud”. (2) €200-€300
A cut out copper Weather Vane, depicting a horse and groom, and a large cast iron sign with "Milford Stud".
Lot 78: Three early leather Saddles, and an iron wall mount. (4) €200-€300
Lot 78 - Three early leather saddles and an iron wall mount.
Lot 104: A collection of leather riding and hunting boots, nine pairs, as is. As a lot. (1) €100-€150
Lot 104 - A collection of leather riding and hunting boots, nine pairs.
Lot 110: Croft Port, Vintage 1977, bottled in 1979, two cases, 21 bottles. (21) €1,500-€2000
Lot 151: The Milford House Megaloceros Giganteus. An important set of Prehistoric Giant Irish Elk Antlers & Skull, c. 12000 - 8000 BC, approx. 226cms (89”) 7’5” (2.26 meters) with 18 points, mounted on a mahogany shield shaped plaque. (1) €20,000-€30,000
Lot 161: The Carlow Mail Coaching Horn, by Butler, Haymarket London and Dublin, in original cane work container. (1) €300-€400
Lot 172: Highly Important Historical Zulu Artefact. Engraving: “The Capture of Cetshewayo - Arrival of The King at Sir Garent Wolselys Camp, Ulundi, August 31” Framed black and white engraving, approx. 145cms (57”), showing Lieutenant Alexander, on horseback, in an oak frame. Together with, and attached hanging from the frame is one of three original ceremonial spears taken from the captured King Cateway on that occasion. (1)
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