1,800 lots on offer in Castlepollard auction

Well-known antique auctioneers, Matthews of Kells, will conduct a three-day on the premises contents clearance auction on behalf of the executor's of Dr Slattery, Castlepollard on Saturday, Sunday & Monday, August 15, 16 & 17.

Incorporating an original Victorian chemist shop, the premises is a large townhouse residence located on The Square in Castlepollard.

The auction will commence 1pm sharp each day, and a marquee has been erected to the rear of the property to allow for Covid-19 restrictions on the auction days.

With over 1,800 lots on offer it's an extraordinary collection gathered over three generations by the Slattery family.
From general household to high-end antiques, there's a very wide spectrum on offer.

Originally opened in 1916, the untouched chemist shop was run successfully until 1984, when business was discontinued and the front shop entrance part blocked up.

Very much a forgotten time capsule, the auctioneer describes his arriving at the property three months ago to catalogue the contents as feeling like Dr Carter in Tutankhamun's tomb.

"It's always great to see an untouched interior, and the Slattery family were great collectors, but there was just so much to work through. We have it all catalogued now though, so fingers crossed!"

The illustrated catalogue, and other auction details, can be viewed online on the auctioneer's website, matthewsauctionrooms.com. The house itself will be open for public viewing from 11am on Thursday, August 13.