A fascinating array of historical artefacts, manuscripts, documents, photographs, books, militaria and medals, weapons, memorabilia including advertising, sport and entertainment, coins, banknotes and other collectibles. 480+ lots.
Worthy of note is a gun with which an Irish Volunteer in Tullamore fired the first shot of 1916 [lot 163, estimate €8,000 to €10,000]. A 1921 Agreement on the Treaty signed by Eamon de Valera and Michael Collins is a unique and extremely important document [lot 193]. An archive of about four hours film of Ireland features the War of Independence and 1916 Rising. Also notable is a fascinating letter from Liam Lynch in the Four Courts to his godmother in County Limerick. An archive of an Irishman who fought for Franco in the Spanish Civil War includes his diary, uniform and medals [lot 44, €3,000 to €5,000].
Whyte's, 38 Molesworth Street, Dublin D02 KF80, Ireland.
At our galleries, Wednesday to Friday, 2-4 April, 10am to 5pm daily
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5000BC. A large bog oak branch unworked.
6d 20h 11m 54s left

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5000BC. A large bog oak branch unworked.
Starting Bid: €220
Est.
€300 - €500
Iron Age sword
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Iron Age sword
Starting Bid: €220
Est.
€300 - €400
Current bid:
€300
Iron Age socketed and decorated axe head, found in County Wexford.
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Iron Age socketed and decorated axe head, found in County Wexford.
Starting Bid: €140
Est.
€200 - €300
Ancient Persian carved stone figure.
6d 20h 13m 24s left

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Ancient Persian carved stone figure.
Starting Bid: €60
Est.
€100 - €160
Current bid:
€95
Book of Kells facsimile.
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Book of Kells facsimile.
Starting Bid: €140
Est.
€200 - €300
1915 poster: Dermot O'Hurley [1530 - 1584]. Decree of the Diocese of Dublin. Declaration of Martyrdom
6d 20h 14m 24s left
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1915 poster: Dermot O'Hurley [1530 - 1584]. Decree of the Diocese of Dublin. Declaration of Martyrdom
Starting Bid: €20
Est.
€100 - €150
1650 Surrender of Carlow Castle to Oliver Cromwell's forces. A unique document.
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1650 Surrender of Carlow Castle to Oliver Cromwell's forces. A unique document.
Starting Bid: €750
Est.
€1,000 - €1,500
1662 (20 December) double marriage agreement for Dixon and Eustace families.
6d 20h 15m 24s left

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1662 (20 December) double marriage agreement for Dixon and Eustace families.
Starting Bid: €110
Est.
€150 - €200
1684 & 1696 indentures, Carlow & Kildare.
6d 20h 15m 54s left

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1684 & 1696 indentures, Carlow & Kildare.
Starting Bid: €20
Est.
€100 - €150
Current bid:
€20
1707 -1847 collection of letters, mainly from tenants to landlords. (20)
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1707 -1847 collection of letters, mainly from tenants to landlords. (20)
Starting Bid: €70
Est.
€100 - €150
1717-1820. Manuscript legal documents. (20)
6d 20h 16m 54s left

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1717-1820. Manuscript legal documents. (20)
Starting Bid: €70
Est.
€100 - €150
1752 Irish abductions as a means of forcing women to marry their abductors. (5 documents)
6d 20h 17m 24s left

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1752 Irish abductions as a means of forcing women to marry their abductors. (5 documents)
Starting Bid: €140
Est.
€200 - €300
1750-1770, three Dublin leases from the Georgian period.
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1750-1770, three Dublin leases from the Georgian period.
Starting Bid: €20
Est.
€100 - €150
Current bid:
€30
1755. A relic of Saint Gerard Majella.
6d 20h 18m 24s left

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1755. A relic of Saint Gerard Majella.
Starting Bid: €140
Est.
€200 - €300
Current bid:
€190
1880s to 1950s a collection of religious medals and relics.
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1880s to 1950s a collection of religious medals and relics.
Starting Bid: €360
Est.
€500 - €700
Current bid:
€480
The Venerable Matt Talbot TOSF. (1856-1925)
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The Venerable Matt Talbot TOSF. (1856-1925)
Starting Bid: €220
Est.
€300 - €400
19th century carved wood 'Penal Cross'.
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19th century carved wood 'Penal Cross'.
Starting Bid: €560
Est.
€800 - €1,000
1757-1759. Dublin City local tax receipts (3)
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1757-1759. Dublin City local tax receipts (3)
Starting Bid: €70
Est.
€100 - €150
Current bid:
€95
1773. Valentia Trial. The Annesley Case.
6d 20h 20m 54s left

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1773. Valentia Trial. The Annesley Case.
Starting Bid: €70
Est.
€100 - €150
1777-1907 collection of newspapers. (15)
6d 20h 21m 24s left

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1777-1907 collection of newspapers. (15)
Starting Bid: €70
Est.
€100 - €150
Current bid:
€210
1785-1786. Hearth Tax Disputes - documents with colourful descriptions of disputes.
6d 20h 21m 54s left

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1785-1786. Hearth Tax Disputes - documents with colourful descriptions of disputes.
Starting Bid: €140
Est.
€200 - €300
1793-1803 collection of Irish Lottery tickets. (5)
6d 20h 22m 24s left

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1793-1803 collection of Irish Lottery tickets. (5)
Starting Bid: €110
Est.
€150 - €200
Burke, James. Speeches of Edmund Burke and Hoey, John Cashel. Speeches of Lord Plunkett, bound as one volume.
6d 20h 22m 54s left

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Burke, James. Speeches of Edmund Burke and Hoey, John Cashel. Speeches of Lord Plunkett, bound as one volume.
Starting Bid: €70
Est.
€100 - €150
Circa 1780 Independent Dublin Volunteers cross belt plate.
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Circa 1780 Independent Dublin Volunteers cross belt plate.
Starting Bid: €1,400
Est.
€2,000 - €2,500
1799. Royal Meath Militia commanding officer's gilt gorget, complete with cloth rosettes.
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1799. Royal Meath Militia commanding officer's gilt gorget, complete with cloth rosettes.
Starting Bid: €440
Est.
€600 - €800
Circa 1780 portrait of a young Lord Edward FitzGerald (1763-1798)
6d 20h 24m 24s left

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Circa 1780 portrait of a young Lord Edward FitzGerald (1763-1798)
Starting Bid: €560
Est.
€800 - €1,200
Current bid:
€560
1783 An Irish sword of the Order of St Patrick.
6d 20h 24m 54s left

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1783 An Irish sword of the Order of St Patrick.
Starting Bid: €360
Est.
€500 - €700
Current bid:
€400
1796 letter in French from naval officer at Brest to his parents, with references to Ireland and England.
6d 20h 25m 24s left

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1796 letter in French from naval officer at Brest to his parents, with references to Ireland and England.
Starting Bid: €60
Est.
€80 - €120
Current bid:
€80
[1798] Wolfe Tone 19th century porcelain Staffordshire figure.
6d 20h 25m 54s left
![[1798] Wolfe Tone 19th century porcelain Staffordshire figure.](https://images-cdn.auctionmobility.com/is3/auctionmobility-static/8eEH-1-YK8DM/1-ACT28I/29_1.jpg?width=720&height=720&resizeinbox=true)
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[1798] Wolfe Tone 19th century porcelain Staffordshire figure.
Starting Bid: €220
Est.
€300 - €400
Current bid:
€220
18th century pike head, of a type used in the Great Rebellion of 1798 and later conflicts.
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18th century pike head, of a type used in the Great Rebellion of 1798 and later conflicts.
Starting Bid: €360
Est.
€500 - €700
Current bid:
€360
18th century French flintlock musket, of a type used in the 1798 Rebellion and the French landing in Ireland.
6d 20h 26m 54s left
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18th century French flintlock musket, of a type used in the 1798 Rebellion and the French landing in Ireland.
Starting Bid: €800
Est.
€1,000 - €1,500
Current bid:
€800
18th/19th century cemetery gun
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18th/19th century cemetery gun
Starting Bid: €750
Est.
€1,000 - €1,500
18th to 19th century collection of legal documents (150+)
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18th to 19th century collection of legal documents (150+)
Starting Bid: €360
Est.
€500 - €700
Current bid:
€380
Georgian Mansions in Ireland by Thomas Sadleir and Page L. Dickinson and The Georgian Society Records.
6d 20h 28m 24s left

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Georgian Mansions in Ireland by Thomas Sadleir and Page L. Dickinson and The Georgian Society Records.
Starting Bid: €290
Est.
€400 - €600
Military General Service Medal 1793-1814 with 5 clasps to Captain Martin Lynch of Ballymore, Galway, 27th Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers.
6d 20h 28m 54s left

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Military General Service Medal 1793-1814 with 5 clasps to Captain Martin Lynch of Ballymore, Galway, 27th Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers.
Starting Bid: €1,400
Est.
€3,000 - €4,000
Military General Service Medal 1793-1814 with 3 clasps to Michael Sullivan, Royal Fusiliers, born near Killarney,
6d 20h 29m 24s left

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Military General Service Medal 1793-1814 with 3 clasps to Michael Sullivan, Royal Fusiliers, born near Killarney,
Starting Bid: €1,050
Est.
€1,500 - €2,000