antiquesandartireland.com

Information about Art, Antiques and Auctions in Ireland and around the world
  • ABOUT
  • About Des
  • Contact

    • Posts Tagged ‘Irish history’

    IRISH HISTORICAL MEMORABILIA AT WHYTE’S

    Friday, March 4th, 2016

    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).

    A 1916-1921 period Irish flag (1,500-2,000).  UPDATE: THIS MADE 2,000

    The Proclamation (150,000250,000)

    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)

    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).

    A rare facsimile replica of The Book of Kells (4,000-6,000).  UPDATE: THIS MADE 6,600 AT HAMMER

    Tags: , ,
    Posted in AUCTIONS, COLLECTIBLES | No Comments »

    KATHLEEN CLARKE’S 1916 BRONZE MEDAL AT ADAMS

    Sunday, May 3rd, 2015
    Kathleen Clarke with her 1916 Bronze Medal.

    Kathleen Clarke with her 1916 Bronze Medal. UPDATE: THIS WAS UNSOLD

    Kathleen Clarke’s 1916 bronze medal is the top lot at The History Sale at James Adam in Dublin on May 12. It is estimated at 25,000-35,000.  The  Limerick born widow of Tom Clarke, first signatory of the Proclamation of the Irish Republic, went on to become a TD, Senator and the first woman Lord Mayor of Dublin.

    Other lots include a 1662 edition of Robert Boyle’s New Experiments Physico-Mechanical with an appendix announcing the discovery of what came to be known as Boyle’s Law (600-800), a rare copy of Spensers The Faerie Queene London 1596 (3,000-5,000) books, treaties, trial reports, pamphlets, literature and a Michael Collins memorial issue of An Saorstat dated August 29, 1922.  The sale, in two sessions, will include a collection of rare early Irish maps and sea charts.

    Tags: ,
    Posted in AUCTIONS, COLLECTIBLES | Comments Off on KATHLEEN CLARKE’S 1916 BRONZE MEDAL AT ADAMS