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1885-1967: Collection of historical pictures of Drogheda by Thomas
Markey
A collection of 9 drawings of Drogheda by Thomas Markey, variously
signed, inscribed and dated. Comprising of The Tholsel, Christmas Eve
1952; The Mall, Holy Year 1950; A Busy Day at Drogheda Port; Trade and
Commerce at Drogheda Port; A View of the Cord Cemetery and Viaduct;
A View of the Dominican Church across the River Boyne; A View of the
Viaduct and the Irish Oil and Cake Mills; The Entrance to Ballsgrove
Estate and an unfinished view of St. Mary’s Church, James’ Street across
the River Boyne. Thomas Markey (1885-1967) a topographical and figure
painter was born in Drogheda and was a carpenter for the Corporation
of Drogheda. A self-taught artist Markey worked in oil and watercolour
and also executed a set of drawings and engravings of historical
buildings and scenes in the town, which these works form part of. All
unframed; average size given 20 x 25in. (50.80 x 63.50cm).
€2,500-€3,500 (£2,033-£2,846 approx)
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1955: Historical pencil drawings of Classiebawn Castle and Benwiskin,
Sligo
A pair of uniformly framed pencil drawings by L. Le Priol. The first of
Classiebawn Castle from Blunduff Road and the second of Benwiskin and
the lake (Cliffoney). Each signed and dated lower left and titled on
reverse. (2 items) 1955: Pencil drawings of Classiebawn Castle and
Benwiskin, Sligo 9.50 x 12.50in. (24.13 x 31.75cm)
€150-€200 (£122-£163 approx)
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1957: Scout Jamboree, Sutton Coldfield, Irish scarf and Committee
green scarf, and badges.
Irish Scout Committee green scarf complete with scarce Baden Powell
only 200 of which were issued. Also with Irish scouting neckerchief and
an additional 17 cloth scouting badges from various areas including
Manchester, Saint John, Oxford, St. Alban’s, Essex, Ontario etc. (19 items)
€150-€250 (£122-£203 approx)
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1963 (28 May) Visit of President Kennedy, Houses of the Oireachtas
Joint Sitting Official Programme
Official government printed programme for Houses of the Oireachtas
Joint Sitting during the visit of John F. Kennedy.
€80-€100 (£65-£81 approx)
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20th Century: Collection of assorted ephemera and documents
including Sean Lemass Time Magazine
A folder of Irish interest publications and documents including 1963
Sean Lemass and 1971 Northern Ireland issues of Time Magazine. 1950s
Dublin train and bus timetables, St. Jame’s Gate Brewery employees
handbook, St. John’s Ambulance Ireland certificate, 1950s Aer Lingus
tickets, Irish sweepstakes emphemera, postcard of Sunshine Home,
Balbriggan etc. (50 items approx)
€80-€100 (£65-£81 approx)
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1973: Saint Patrick’s Cathedral Dublin restoration fund silver plates
A complete set of four Dublin hallmarked silver plates issued in 1973 as
a special edition to raise funds for the restoration of St. Patrick’s
Cathedral. Each plate engraved with a different image comprising of the
exterior of the Cathedral, the ancient Chapter Seal of the Cathedral, the
portrait of Jonathan Swift and the interior of the Cathedral. All with
boxes of issue. Each plate weighs 310g approx. (4 items)
€700-€900 (£569-£732 approx)
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1978: Coronation of Queen Elizabeth The College of Arms
Commemorative Silver & Gilt Plate
A large commemorative plate issued contained within a fitted holder.
Obverse with gilt image of the Coronation of Elizabeth II and surrounded
by coats of arms with gilt. The reverse with hallmark and the details of
each coat of arms. 20.2 oz. 10.50 x 10.50in. (26.67 x 26.67cm)
€400-€600 (£325-£488 approx)
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1989 (18 December) Diana, Princess of Wales, Kensington Palace
handwritten and signed letter
Double sided 20 line manuscript letter written on Kensington Palace
headed paper. Sent to her friend and designer Dudley Poplak and
discussing her interest in spiritualism. Complete with original registered
envelope. Scarce and interesting content. 8 x 6.20in. (20.32 x 15.75cm)
€700-€900 (£569-£732 approx)
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20th Century: United Nations collection including Irish Lebanon
medal, badges and flag
A collection of United Nation items comprising of Irish Battalion
Lebanon medallion fitted wooden case, UNIFIL Lebanon peace medallion,
UN beret pin back badge, shoulder title and tie clip, UN New York medal
and UN flag by Annin & Co. (7 items)
€80-€120 (£65-£98 approx)
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1980s: Burke Kennedy Doyle Architects drawings
Large portfolio folder with numerous thesis and architectural drawings
relating to Neil Burke-Kennedy and Burke-Kennedy Doyle Architects 35 x
25in. (88.90 x 63.50cm)
€100-€150 (£81-£122 approx)
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1998: Reggie Kray autograph on headed paper
Reggie Kray inscribed and signed letterhead from Wayland Prison C Wing
1998. Also with signed business card of Fernand Meyssonnier. Proprietor
and Conservator of the Museum of Execution of Ancient Criminals in
France. (2 items)
€80-€100 (£65-£81 approx)
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circa 2000: Pope Benedict XVI autograph as Cardinal
Signed as Cardinal Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the
Faith on a complimentary slip of that institution and accompanied by a
card with portrait of the cardinal. (2 items) 5.50 x 3.50in. (13.97 x
8.89cm)
€100-€150 (£81-£122 approx)
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