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ARCHIVE: May 6^th, 2007 Auction Items

Important Killarney Cabinet by Egan

Highly inlaid cabinet built in circa 1850 from Killarney Ireland.

This important Irish cabinet was most likely built by a man named Egan, who was a cabinet maker and inlayer, who kept an establishment at Main Street in Killarney Ireland. He was best known for his Eagles and Stags which were his favorite figures.

The cabinet is 42" tall and 32" wide. The sloping top when raised discloses six small drawers and there is a secret drawer below. The two doors when open show five large drawers, each drawer depicting a different building. These buildings are: Muckross Abbey, Ross Castle, the ruins of Innistallen Island and the roofless church of Agadhor. On the top of the cabinet there is a back splash with an inlaid picture of a Stag, an eagle and a harp with crown. Under the lid of the cabinet is an inlaid picture of a harp.

The cabinet is built from woods from Killarney, Arbutus woods; yew, holly, and bog oak.

The thatched cottage on the top of the cabinet is Glena Cottage. Queen Victoria visited the cottage which burnt down in 1916. On the side of the cabinet is an inlaid picture of a large house that has been identified as Killarney House. The house was the residence of the Earl of Kenmare, where Queen Victoria was entertained in 1861.

This Auction item will have a reserve and will be sold only after owner confirmation.