Source : Fonsie Mealy Auctioneers

Source Title Fonsie Mealy Auctioneers
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Mealys Auctioneers was established in 1934 by the late George Mealy Senior. Since its establishment it has grown to become one of Ireland’s leading specialist auction houses under the directorship of Fonsie Mealy and since 2005 with his son George F Mealy. The business has become recognised both nationally and internationally as the premier specialists in Irish historical artefacts, rare books, fine art, paintings, furniture, silver, sporting memorabilia, manuscripts and maps.     Mealys are recognised worldwide throughout all sectors of the fine art, antiques, rare books and collectors market, with several of its departments leaders in their fields. We have now changed our name to Fonsie Mealy Auctioneers, and we have launched a new domain  www.fonsiemealy.ie  We will continue to offer advisory services relating to the sale, disposal, or donation of the aforementioned items. With over 50 years’ experience combined, Fonsie and George F are well placed to offer a truly professional and personal service.     Fonsie Mealy Auctioneers will continue to be located in the existing premises at the Old Cinema, Chatsworth Street, Castlecomer, Kilkenny. The firm hold auctions at their premises on Chatsworth Street, also in Dublin and regionally at country house locations throughout Ireland. They offer clients the facility of bidding online from anywhere in the world through www.thesaleroom.com and also by telephone and absentee bidding

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Total Records in AED 26335
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