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366
1939-46: Pair of Laurence T. Campbell RHA design drawings for the
Emergency Service Medal
A pair of unique preparatory pencil drawings by Laurence Campbell for
the design of the Emergency Service Medal. Showing both the obverse,
reverse and clasp for the medal there are some significant differences
from the final design of the medal, most noticeably the replacement of a
harp with a wolfhound. Also with a collection of original correspondence
to Laurence Campbell relating to a proposed memorial to Thomas Davis
and an example of the Emergency Service Medal (Local Defence Forces
issue) (4 items)
€
400-
€
600 (£330-£500 approx)
366A
1939-46. Emergency Service Medal to 26th Battalio.
In box of issue with Minister for Defence compliments slip. The 26th
Battalion was made up of veterans from the 1916 Rising and The War of
Independence 1919-21.
€
200-
€
250 (£170-£210 approx)
367
1939-46 Emergency Mercantile Marine Medal with three bars - rare
special issue for SS Ardmore crew
This issue, apparently from a cast of an original medal, is gilded. It was
ordered by the Minister of Defence in 1998 to be awarded to the families
of crew of the SS Ardmore. SS Ardmore, which was carrying cattle and
agricultural produce from Cork to Fishguard in Wales, was reported
missing in heavy seas on 13 November 1940. The crew comprised twenty
sailors and five cattlemen. Two bodies were washed up on the Welsh
coast in November 1940. It was only in 1998 that divers located the
wreck off the Saltee Islands and confirmed that the ship had been sunk
by a mine. This medal was awarded to the family of James Power, and is
accompanied by a manuscript account of the SS Ardmore written by a
relation of James Power, memorial service booklets, a video “S.S. Ardmore
- The Final Chapter” and a bronze maquette of the memorial plaque
erected in Cork Docklands, as well as extensive notes on the ship and its
crew, including copies of relevant documents and correspondence.
€
1,000-
€
1,500 (£830-£1,250 approx)
367A
1939-46 Emergency Service Medal Defence Forces issue with two bars.
Also with this lot a commemorative medal for Thomas D’Arcy McGee.
Thomas D’Arcy Etienne Hughes McGee, PC, (1825–1868) was an Irish
Nationalist, Catholic spokesman, journalist, and a Father of Canadian
Confederation. He fought for the development of Irish and Canadian
national identities that would transcend their component groups. He is,
to date, the only Canadian victim of political assassination at the federal
level, having been killed by a Fenian in 1868.
€
60-
€
80 (£50-£70 approx)
368
1939-85: Attributed Cork Irish Red Cross medal group including 40
year service medal
1939-1946 Red Cross Emergency Service Medal ‘Ranna Cead-Chabhrach
Cumann Croise Deirge na hÉireann ‘ with one additional service bar. Irish
Red Cross 40 year service medal complete with first pattern dark red case
of issue. With framed Irish Red Cross long service certificate for 20 years
service issued to Joan O’Carroll, Cork Branch Cork Area Red Cross and
1954 and 1960 Red Cross Competition medals. An extremely scarce group
- one of a very small number of 40 year service medals issued. Also with
a related 1939-1946 Red Cross Emergency Service Medal Local Defence
Forces issue with one additional service bar and North Cork City L.D.F.
first place price certificate for ‘Protective Measures Squad, Watercourse
Road Group’ issued to J. O’Carroll. (7 items)
€
300-
€
500 (£250-£420 approx)
369
1945: Local Defence Forces enamel medal
An Emergency period Local Defence Force hallmarked silver and enamel
medal attached to a heavy hallmarked silver watch fob chain.
€
80-
€
100 (£70-£80 approx)
370
No Lot
371
1940: Curragh Prisoner of War Camp Tokens
Complete set of 4 1940 Curragh Prisoner of War Camp Tokens.
Comprising of penny, sixpence, one shilling and two shillings. Used by
Allied and Axis prisoners held at the Curragh internment camp during the
Emergency.
€
100-
€
150 (£80-£130 approx)
372
1940s-1950s: Collection of Irish Army manuals and instruction books
A large collection of instructional material used by the Irish Army.
Including 1967 Manual of the Anti-Tank Grenade, Elementary Drill
instructions, 1957 Corps of Engineers Job, Time and Material Book filled
with entries, 1951 Defence Bill, Civil Defence Rescue Syllabus and
numerous others. (14 items)
€
100-
€
150 (£80-£130 approx)
Lots 373-376
Provenance:
Family of the artists
373
Lillian (‘Lily’) & Frances Whelan - Kerry Cottage Kitchen Diorama
A wonderful collection of handmade dolls in a traditional Kerry kitchen
setting, comprising five figures, two chairs and a dresser filled with
crockery. Frances and Lily Whelan were the elder sisters of artist Leo
Whelan and lived with him at the family home (which doubled as a hotel)
at 65 Eccles Street, Dublin. The Whelan sisters were artists in their own
right and designed among other items; dolls, puppets, miniature
costumes, cushions, quilting, fire-screens, table lamps, shades and mirrors.
Their craftwork was the subject of a very well received exhibition at the
United Arts Club, 3 Upper Fitzwilliam St., Dublin in June 1958 where
among the items shown was this collection. The show’s success is
recorded in newspaper cuttings and was described as an outstanding
exhibition of really fine craftsmanship” (Evening Main, 28 June 1958) and
“A delightful exhibition of works” (Irish Independent, 28 June 1958). See
also lots 293 and 374-6. 10 x 20in. (25 x 51cm)
€
500-
€
700 (£420-£580 approx)
374
Winston Churchill doll by Frances and Lillian (‘Lily’) Whelan
A handmade doll of the famous British Prime Minister, with a miniature
wooden chair. See lot 373 for details of the makers. 8 x 3in. (20 x 8cm)
€
200-
€
300 (£170-£250 approx)
375
George Bernard Shaw doll by Frances and Lillian (‘Lily’) Whelan.
Handmade doll. See lot 373 for details of the makers. 8 x 3in. (20 x 8cm)
€
200-
€
300 (£170-£250 approx)
376
Sean T. O’Kelly doll by Frances and Lillian (‘Lily’) Whelan
Handmade doll. See lot 373 for details of the makers.
Seán Thomas O’Kelly (Irish: Seán Tomás Ó Ceallaígh; 25 August 1882 – 23
November 1966) was the second President of Ireland (1945–1959). A
veteran of the 1916 Rising and the War of Independence, he was a
member of Dáil Éireann from 1919 until his election as President. During
this time he served as Minister for Local Government (1932–1939) and
Minister for Finance (1939–1945). He also served as Tánaiste from 1932
to 1945, under the title Vice-President of the Executive Council from
1932 until 1937 and Tánaiste from 1937 until 1945. 8 x 3in. (20 x 8cm)
€
200-
€
300 (£170-£250 approx)
