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1833-37: Reports on Ecclesiastical Revenue and Patronage Ireland
First and Fourth Report of His Majesty’s Commissioners on Ecclesiastical
Revenue and Patronage Ireland. Printed in 1833 and 1837 respectively
by order of The House of Commons.
€100-€150 (£81-£122 approx)
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1853: Dublin University Commission Report
Dublin University Commission Report of Her Majesty’s Commissioners
appointed to inquire into the State, Discipline, Studies and Revenues of
the University of Dublin and of Trinity College together with appendices
containing evidence, suggestions and correspondence. Printed by
Alexander Thoms, 87 Abbey Street for Her Majesty’s Stationery Office
1853.
€100-€150 (£81-£122 approx)
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1841: Reports on Valuations for Poor Rates
Reports Relative to the Valuation for Poor Rates and to the Registered
Elective Franchise in Ireland. Printed by W Clowes and Sons, Stamford
Street for Her Majesty’s Stationery Office 1841. Two volumes 380pp and
828pp.
€150-€250 (£122-£203 approx)
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circa 1830: Daniel O’Connell “Irish Reform Cordial” Bottle
An unusual political figure stoneware cordial or gin bottle in brown
glaze. In the form of a figure of Daniel O’Connell holding a bill marked
“Irish Reform Cordial”. Reverse with maker’s name “Denby Codnor Park,
Bournes Potteries, Derbyshire.” 8 x 4in. (20.32 x 10.16cm)
€150-€250 (£130-£210 approx)
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1837 (9 May) Daniel O’Connell signed envelope to National Bank of
Ireland Waterford
Envelope dated “London May Nine 1837” addressed to “The National
Bank of Ireland Waterford” and signed lower left all in the hand of
Daniel O’Connell. With Royal Free Frank marking and stamped on reverse
at Waterford 11 May 1837. 3.50 x 8.25in. (8.89 x 20.96cm)
€150-€200 (£122-£163 approx)
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Edward Hayes RHA (1797-1864)
Three Portraits of the O’Connell Family by Edward Hayes RHA
(1797-1864)
watercolour with gouache; (3); tondo; (2)
each signed and with location [Dublin] lower right; the first with
Combridge framing label on reverse
19.50 x 15.25in. (49.53 x 38.74cm)
Collection of the family of the sitters
[Granddaughter of Daniel O’Connell ‘The Liberator’ (1775-1847)}
1. Lady in Black 2. Gentleman 3. Lady with red shawl
Dimensions of Gentleman: 16 by 11.5in (tondo), Lady with red shawl:
19.75 by 15.5.
Edward Hayes exhibited Portrait of Daniel O’Connell, Esq., in the RHA in
1833 [catalogue no. 218]
Provenance:
Three framed watercolour with gouache portraits of the daughter, son-
in-law and granddaughter of ‘The Liberator’ Daniel O’Connell. Each
signed and with location lower right. 19.50 x 15.25in. (49.53 x 38.74cm)
The artist Edward Hayes was born in Tipperary in 1797 and began his
artistic career as a miniature painter in Clonmel, Waterford and Kilkenny.
A talented artist, he later moved to Dublin expanding his business to
include portraits in watercolour and pencil, such as these examples. He
was a regularly exhibited his paintings in the Royal Hibernian Academy
which included a portrait of Daniel O’Connell in 1833. He was elected a
member of the RHA in 1861. He died three years later and is buried in
Glasnevin Cemetery, Dublin along with his son Michael Angelo Hayes.
€3,000-€4,000 (£2,439-£3,252 approx)
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1844: Portrait of Daniel O’Connell with facsimile signature
Framed lithograph portait of Daniel O’Connell with facsimilae signature
beneath. Other similar lithographs of O’Connell showing him wearing a
tall hat and cloak wrapped around him are attributed to J.
O’Shaughnessy, after an original drawing by R. E. Sly. Published by T.
Price, Dublin, 1844
8 x 6in. (20.32 x 15.24cm)
Provenance: From the collection of the Family of Daniel O’Connell ‘The
Liberator’ (1775-1847)
€80-€100 (£65-£81 approx)
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19th Century: The Bank of Ireland, College Green
19th Century framed colour engraving of College Green Dublin and the
Bank of Ireland. An attractive and decorative piece. 15 x 9.50in. (38.10 x
24.13cm)
€80-€100 (£65-£81 approx)
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1840s: Hall’s Ireland Its Scenery and Characters
In three volumes published by Hall, Virtue and Co. London.
An extremely interesting publication, engravings and maps throughout.
€100-€150 (£81-£122 approx)
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Charles Bianconi (1786-1875) - a British Passport issued to the Italo-
Irish entrepreneur.
Famed for his mail coach business that improved the delivery of
passengers and post in 19th century Ireland, the passport issued by Lord
John Russell, to “Mr Charles Bianconi (A naturalised British Subject)
accompanied by his wife and child going to Belgium with two
maidservants”, dated 12 May 1860, and bearing Bianconi’s signature.
Also with this lot printed illustrated envelopes, unused (5), a certificate
of Fr. Franciscus Marinelli in Rome, etc.
€80-€100 (£65-£81 approx)
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1842 (6 July). “Rockite Notice” sent to Hugh Law, Mountmellick.
Poster offering “£10 REWARD” for information.
“I hereby offer a Reward of TEN POUNDS To any Person who shall, within
Six Months from the date hereof, give such information as shall lead to
the discovery and prosecution to conviction of the Person or Persons
etc”. The Rockites were a group of working class revolutionaries active
mainly active in the 1820s, but still around in the 1840s. The pseudonym
“Captain Rock“ was used on threatening letters sent mainly to landlords
who evicted tenants, and various officers of the State. Letterpress. 11 x
8in. (27.94 x 20.32cm)
€200-€300 (£163-£244 approx)
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1847 Famine. Poster: “Potatoes. A BOUNTY will be paid by the
Committee for Relieving the Poor, on POTATOES arriving coastwise.
“For each Ton of the first 100 Tons 20s. per Ton. For each Ton of the next
100 Tons 10s. per Ton. Safe and Covenient Stores, into which Boats can
immediately discharge, are provided. Apply to John Clear, Sec. to the
Committee.” Letterpress. Rare 8.50 x 6.50in. (21.59 x 16.51cm)
€300-€500 (£244-£407 approx)
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1847: Carlow Summer Sessions Famine period trials for larceny
A double sided ms document listing larceny cases tried at Carlow
Summer Sessions during 1847. Covering both Carlow and Tullow, a total
of 154 individual named cases for a total amount of £162 and with
sentences ranging from under a month to transportation for 10 years.
An interesting document dating from the Great Famine period. 13.50 x
8in. (34.29 x 20.32cm)
€100-€150 (£81-£122 approx)