† A Regency mahogany and gilt metal mounted octagonal library table, circa 1815, the gilt tooled green leather top above four drawers and four alternate false drawers at the corners, decorated overall with ebonised stringing, the four pillar stem above a concave sided base and four hipped downswept legs terminating in brass caps and casters, 78cm high, the top 157 x 124cm Provenance: Purchased from Nicholas Grindley in 1981.One drawer of this table bears the inscription 'This table was saved by the towns-people of Macroom, Co. Cork, when Macroom Castle was burnt by irregulars on August 19, 1922, and subsequently brought by Lady Ardilaun, of Macroom Castle to Dublin. It was in the Drawing Room of the Castle for 100 years or more.' Macroom Castle has a rich and detailed history, for more information please refer to this lot on our website. † indicates that VAT is payable by the purchaser at the standard rate of 20% on the hammer price as well as being charged on the buyers’ premium. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.