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Closed: Apr 6, 2025 at 2 PM IST
Dublin, Ireland | 474 Lots
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.
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Ancient Persian carved stone figure.
Ancient Persian carved stone figure.
4
Ancient Persian carved stone figure.
Est.
€100 - €160
Sold
€120
Book of Kells facsimile.
Book of Kells facsimile.
5
Book of Kells facsimile.
Est.
€200 - €300
Sold
€190
1915 poster: Dermot O'Hurley [1530 - 1584]. Decree of the Diocese of Dublin. Declaration of Martyrdom
1915 poster: Dermot O'Hurley [1530 - 1584]. Decree of the Diocese of Dublin. Declaration of Martyrdom
6A
1915 poster: Dermot O'Hurley [1530 - 1584]. Decree of the Diocese of Dublin. Declaration of Martyrdom
Est.
€100 - €150
Sold
€20
1650 Surrender of Carlow Castle to Oliver Cromwell's forces. A unique document.
1650 Surrender of Carlow Castle to Oliver Cromwell's forces. A unique document.
7
1650 Surrender of Carlow Castle to Oliver Cromwell's forces. A unique document.
Est.
€1,000 - €1,500
Sold
€2,000
1662 (20 December) double marriage agreement for Dixon and Eustace families.
1662 (20 December) double marriage agreement for Dixon and Eustace families.
8
1662 (20 December) double marriage agreement for Dixon and Eustace families.
Est.
€150 - €200
Sold
€180
1684 & 1696 indentures, Carlow & Kildare.
1684 & 1696 indentures, Carlow & Kildare.
9
1684 & 1696 indentures, Carlow & Kildare.
Est.
€100 - €150
Sold
€55
1707 -1847 collection of letters, mainly from tenants to landlords. (20)
1707 -1847 collection of letters, mainly from tenants to landlords. (20)
10
1707 -1847 collection of letters, mainly from tenants to landlords. (20)
Est.
€100 - €150
Sold
€240
1717-1820. Manuscript legal documents. (20)
1717-1820. Manuscript legal documents. (20)
11
1717-1820. Manuscript legal documents. (20)
Starting Bid: €70
Est.
€100 - €150
Ended
1752 Irish abductions as a means of forcing women to marry their abductors. (5 documents)
1752 Irish abductions as a means of forcing women to marry their abductors. (5 documents)
12
1752 Irish abductions as a means of forcing women to marry their abductors. (5 documents)
Est.
€200 - €300
Sold
€850
1750-1770, three Dublin leases from the Georgian period.
1750-1770, three Dublin leases from the Georgian period.
13
1750-1770, three Dublin leases from the Georgian period.
Est.
€100 - €150
Sold
€230
1755. A relic of Saint Gerard Majella.
1755. A relic of Saint Gerard Majella.
14
1755. A relic of Saint Gerard Majella.
Est.
€200 - €300
Sold
€210
1880s to 1950s a collection of religious medals and relics.
1880s to 1950s a collection of religious medals and relics.
15
1880s to 1950s a collection of religious medals and relics.
Est.
€500 - €700
Sold
€600
The Venerable Matt Talbot TOSF. (1856-1925)
The Venerable Matt Talbot TOSF. (1856-1925)
16
The Venerable Matt Talbot TOSF. (1856-1925)
Est.
€300 - €400
Sold
€290
19th century carved wood 'Penal Cross'.
19th century carved wood 'Penal Cross'.
17
19th century carved wood 'Penal Cross'.
Est.
€800 - €1,000
Sold
€1,500
1757-1759. Dublin City local tax receipts (3)
1757-1759. Dublin City local tax receipts (3)
18
1757-1759. Dublin City local tax receipts (3)
Est.
€100 - €150
Sold
€100
1773. Valentia Trial. The Annesley Case.
1773. Valentia Trial. The Annesley Case.
19
1773. Valentia Trial. The Annesley Case.
Est.
€80 - €100
Sold
€75
1777-1907 collection of newspapers. (15)
1777-1907 collection of newspapers. (15)
20
1777-1907 collection of newspapers. (15)
Est.
€100 - €150
Sold
€290
1785-1786. Hearth Tax Disputes - documents with colourful descriptions of disputes.
1785-1786. Hearth Tax Disputes - documents with colourful descriptions of disputes.
21
1785-1786. Hearth Tax Disputes - documents with colourful descriptions of disputes.
Est.
€200 - €300
Sold
€850
1793-1803 collection of Irish Lottery tickets. (5)
1793-1803 collection of Irish Lottery tickets. (5)
22
1793-1803 collection of Irish Lottery tickets. (5)
Starting Bid: €110
Est.
€150 - €200
Ended
Burke, James. Speeches of Edmund Burke and Hoey, John Cashel. Speeches of Lord Plunkett, bound as one volume.
Burke, James. Speeches of Edmund Burke and Hoey, John Cashel. Speeches of Lord Plunkett, bound as one volume.
23
Burke, James. Speeches of Edmund Burke and Hoey, John Cashel. Speeches of Lord Plunkett, bound as one volume.
Est.
€100 - €150
Sold
€100
Circa 1780 Independent Dublin Volunteers cross belt plate.
Circa 1780 Independent Dublin Volunteers cross belt plate.
24
Circa 1780 Independent Dublin Volunteers cross belt plate.
Est.
€2,000 - €2,500
Sold
€1,900
1799. Royal Meath Militia commanding officer's gilt gorget, complete with cloth rosettes.
1799. Royal Meath Militia commanding officer's gilt gorget, complete with cloth rosettes.
25
1799. Royal Meath Militia commanding officer's gilt gorget, complete with cloth rosettes.
Est.
€600 - €800
Sold
€600
Circa 1780 portrait of a young Lord Edward FitzGerald (1763-1798)
Circa 1780 portrait of a young Lord Edward FitzGerald (1763-1798)
26
Circa 1780 portrait of a young Lord Edward FitzGerald (1763-1798)
Est.
€800 - €1,200
Sold
€1,250
1783 An Irish sword of the Order of St Patrick.
1783 An Irish sword of the Order of St Patrick.
27
1783 An Irish sword of the Order of St Patrick.
Est.
€500 - €700
Sold
€580
1796 letter in French from naval officer at Brest to his parents, with references to Ireland and England.
1796 letter in French from naval officer at Brest to his parents, with references to Ireland and England.
28
1796 letter in French from naval officer at Brest to his parents, with references to Ireland and England.
Est.
€80 - €120
Sold
€170
[1798] Wolfe Tone 19th century porcelain Staffordshire figure.
[1798] Wolfe Tone 19th century porcelain Staffordshire figure.
29
[1798] Wolfe Tone 19th century porcelain Staffordshire figure.
Starting Bid: €220
Est.
€300 - €400
Ended
18th century pike head, of a type used in the Great Rebellion of 1798 and later conflicts.
18th century pike head, of a type used in the Great Rebellion of 1798 and later conflicts.
30
18th century pike head, of a type used in the Great Rebellion of 1798 and later conflicts.
Est.
€500 - €700
Sold
€900
18th century French flintlock musket, of a type used in the 1798 Rebellion and the French landing in Ireland.
18th century French flintlock musket, of a type used in the 1798 Rebellion and the French landing in Ireland.
30A
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
Ended
18th/19th century cemetery gun
18th/19th century cemetery gun
31
18th/19th century cemetery gun
Est.
€1,000 - €1,500
Sold
€950
18th to 19th century collection of legal documents (150+)
18th to 19th century collection of legal documents (150+)
32
18th to 19th century collection of legal documents (150+)
Starting Bid: €360
Est.
€500 - €700
Ended
Georgian Mansions in Ireland by Thomas Sadleir and Page L. Dickinson and The Georgian Society Records.
Georgian Mansions in Ireland by Thomas Sadleir and Page L. Dickinson and The Georgian Society Records.
33
Georgian Mansions in Ireland by Thomas Sadleir and Page L. Dickinson and The Georgian Society Records.
Starting Bid: €290
Est.
€400 - €600
Ended
Military General Service Medal 1793-1814 with 5 clasps to Captain Martin Lynch of Ballymore, Galway, 27th Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers.
Military General Service Medal 1793-1814 with 5 clasps to Captain Martin Lynch of Ballymore, Galway, 27th Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers.
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Military General Service Medal 1793-1814 with 5 clasps to Captain Martin Lynch of Ballymore, Galway, 27th Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers.
Est.
€3,000 - €4,000
Sold
€2,900
Military General Service Medal 1793-1814 with 3 clasps to Michael Sullivan, Royal Fusiliers, born near Killarney,
Military General Service Medal 1793-1814 with 3 clasps to Michael Sullivan, Royal Fusiliers, born near Killarney,
35
Military General Service Medal 1793-1814 with 3 clasps to Michael Sullivan, Royal Fusiliers, born near Killarney,
Est.
€1,500 - €2,000
Sold
€1,600
1813 Napoleonic French heavy cavalry sword.
1813 Napoleonic French heavy cavalry sword.
36
1813 Napoleonic French heavy cavalry sword.
Est.
€500 - €700
Sold
€640
19th century Staffordshire porcelain figure of the Duke of Wellington and a Pair of Fish Sellers. (3)
19th century Staffordshire porcelain figure of the Duke of Wellington and a Pair of Fish Sellers. (3)
37
19th century Staffordshire porcelain figure of the Duke of Wellington and a Pair of Fish Sellers. (3)
Starting Bid: €70
Est.
€100 - €150
Ended
1805-1850 Carlow Jail collection of manuscript documents (29)
1805-1850 Carlow Jail collection of manuscript documents (29)
38
1805-1850 Carlow Jail collection of manuscript documents (29)
Est.
€300 - €500
Sold
€1,100
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