From the Spanish Armada to the Good Friday Agreement the History, Literature and Collectibles auction at Whytes in Dublin on January 26 features contains much from Ireland’s past to whet the appetites of collectors. A 16th century Spanish silver crucifix found in Co. Donegal, possibly from an Armada ship, a poster from the Great Irish Famine and an original copy of the Good Friday Agreement signed by all participants to the talks are just some lots to tempt buyers. This 1998 document is estimated at 3,000-5,000. The range of collectible items covers maps, prints, photographs, postcards, posters, militaria, medals, sporting memorabilia, antiquarian books, coins and banknotes. The catalogue, which lists 654 lots, is on-line. Here is a small selection (you can click on any image to enlarge it).
UPDATE: The copy of the Good Friday Agreement was withdrawn from the sale by the vendor, David Andrews. The retired Fianna Fail minister said the sale was a misjudgement on his part.
A 16th century Spanish silver crucifix, possibly from an Armada ship, found in Donegal (400-600). UPDATE: THIS MADE 2,600
This rare 1847 famine poster is estimated at 300-500. UPDATE: THIS MADE 1,050
A c1900 Midland and Great Western Railway poster of Connemara (400-600). UPDATE: THIS MADE 1,100