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19th century pewter tankard for J. Dunlea pub Donnybrook (later Kiely's)
Starting Bid: €150
Estimate:
€200 - €300
Ended
Timed Auction
The Eclectic Collector
Size
7 by 4.50in. (17.8 by 11.4cm)
Description
Description: Large tankard inscribed J.DUNLEA/22 & 24/DONNYBROOK and queen's crown over DMP (Dublin Metropolitan Police, who were responsible for weights and measures in Dublin. at the time).
Note: A public house existed at 22-24 Donnybrook Road since the 18th century. The Kiely family took it over in 1945, previous licencees included Kennedy and Lloyd. Kiely's closed in 2018 and was demolished in 2022 to make way for a student accommodation development.
Note: A public house existed at 22-24 Donnybrook Road since the 18th century. The Kiely family took it over in 1945, previous licencees included Kennedy and Lloyd. Kiely's closed in 2018 and was demolished in 2022 to make way for a student accommodation development.
Condition
Very good, darkly toned.
