Irish historical memorabilia from 1000 BC to 2000 AD with an array of artefacts relating to the 1916 Rising is included in Whyte’s history and literature auction in Dublin on March 13. The catalogue, which is online, lists over 500 lots including more than 100 relating to The Rising, the centenary of which is to be celebrated next month. Estimates range from 100 t0 250,000, which is the top estimate for a rare original copy of the Proclamation. Here is a small selection:
A 1916-1921 period Irish flag (1,500-2,000). UPDATE: THIS MADE 2,000
The Proclamation (150,000250,000) UPDATE: THIS MADE 185,000 AT HAMMER
At the Rising of the Moon and waiting for the French (120-180) UPDATE: THIS MADE 220 AT HAMMER
A rare facsimile replica of The Book of Kells (4,000-6,000). UPDATE: THIS MADE 6,600 AT HAMMER