FINE JEWELLERY, WATCHES, SILVER & COINS 23rd July 2025 at 12pm

9 was likely carried throughout from the sitting room, to the bedroom, to the kitchen. You can imagine a group gathered around a seanchaí, bringing their chairs in a circle to listen to the stories of Oisín and Na Fianna. One seanchaí and carpenter in par ticular,Tom Durkan, suggests that the chairs were originally made from the “seven woods of the cross” which are: ash, alder, birch, elm, larch, willow, and briar. However, as with many folklore tales, a true physical example of this exact description has never been found. After the Famine, possession of furniture became more of a symbol of status and was indicative of your social standing. However, the Tuam chair was consistent among all households, and was more of a relation to that of culture rather than class or status. In our July auction, we have a set of six Tuam chairs, all with their original cushions, with an auction estimate of €900 - 1,200.They would make an excellent addition in any home, fitting perfectly in a rural cottage or bringing a touch of tradition to a modern city home. Isobel Morgan BA, MA Lot 498 LIVE AUCTION OF FINE JEWELLERY, WATCHES, SILVER & COINS • WEDNESDAY, 23rd JULY 2025 AT 12PM