LIMERICK auctioneer John Dunphy will hold the last auction at his Henry Street premises next Tuesday, after which he plans to transfer this aspect of his business to a new location at Sixmilebridge, Co Clare. The sale includes the contents of an early 9th century house in the centre of the city, together with the contents of the estate of Lilian Mary Bowen, who died in Killaloe. Mrs Bowen was the widow of artist Howard Bowen and the contents of his studio, including some 100 paintings and drawings, will form part of Tuesday's sale.

There is also a wide selection of furniture, such as a Victorian two door bookcase (estimate £1,790-£2,200) and an Edwardian extending dining table, 13 and a half feet in length (£1,500-£2,000). In addition, a Regency mahogany secretaire bookcase is expected to fetch as is a Chippendale style dining table, 12 feet long. An Irish Regency serving table should make £1,200 £1,500 and an Adam style sideboard is expected to sell for, £890-£1,200.

One which is sure to appeal to anyone familiar with Limerick's past is the double sided shop front clock from Woolworth's, which used to be located on O'Connell Street.