Fine Arts

New to antiques? Fonsie Mealy’s spring sale is a good starting point

With estimates starting at €10, the ‘Make Room for Spring’ sale won’t break the bank and features a wide range of functional and unique pieces

Early English Real Ironstone dessert service: estimate €400-€600

Fonsie Mealy’s seasonally titled sale “Make Room for Spring” of 467 lots takes place on Wednesday, February 15 and in my humble opinion should serve as a call to action for a new generation of collectors and enthusiasts to embrace antiques.

With estimates ranging from €10 to €3,500, unique and functional finds can be had without breaking the bank.

For example, Lot 311: a fine quality William IV mahogany circular table, the figured top with ...