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Robert Emmet commemorative medal
the obverse with a bust of Emmet amidst a garland of shamrock,
surrounded by the words: “Robert Emmet - Costume Association No.“, the
reverse engraved: “J. Gorman”. Dublin, 1908. 1½in. (3.81cm)
€
80-
€
120 (£60-£100 approx)
74
1803 Ridgeway. Trial for treason. Signed
A report of the trial of Thomas Donnelly, Nicholas Farrell, Laurence Begley
and Michael Kelly, upon an indictment for high treason: No. X. By William
Ridgeway, Esq. Barrister at Law. Dublin, 1803. Printed by John Exshaw,
Grafton Street. Signed, dated 10 September,1803 and inscribed to the final
page by Richard Robert Madden (1798 –1886). R. R. Madden was an Irish
doctor, writer, abolitionist and historian of the United Irishmen.
€
100-
€
150 (£80-£120 approx)
75
1816-1817. Poteen making - raids and arrests, Wexford, Kilkenny and
Carlow
18 documents recording the statements of Revenue Police officers and
informants.
€
200-
€
300 (£160-£240 approx)
76
1820/21 Irish Lottery Ticket
1820/21 Irish Lottery Ticket for one-sixteenth part, imprint of N. Callwell,
28 College Green, Dublin, plus two 1833 one sixteenth tickets for Glasgow
Lottery sold with imprint of D.C. ROOSE STATE LOTTERY OFFICE, College
Green and Capel St. Dublin.
€
100-
€
150 (£80-£120 approx)
77
1821 Visit of George IV to Ireland, commemorative handkerchief
A navy-blue and red poplin handkerchief, centred by a garter star
surrounded by the thistle of Scotland and rose of England, enclosed in a
border of shamrock, an oval cartouche to each corner emblazoned “G IV R -
Visited - Ireland - 12 Aug - 1821.” 13 x 13in. (33.02 x 33.02cm)
€
120-
€
180 (£100-£140 approx)
78
1829 (26 May) part letter Viscount Dunlo to his father, Earl of Clancarty,
Ballina.
Content refers to an impending election and their opponent Lord
Clanrickarde. Bears postal markings of London and Dublin
Piece missing, tears and other faults, fair.
€
100-
€
150 (£80-£120 approx)
79
1834 - Rare informers document for Whitefoot / Captain Rock activities.
County of Kildare.
The sworn information of James Fitzpatrick, a native of Kildare but then a
prisoner in Naas Gaol, who was committed for White-foot offences. He
gives details of raids for arms by White-foot members, calling themselves “
Captain Rocks Men” and names ten men from Leighlinbridge area in Carlow
as members. Three-page statement.
€
150-
€
200 (£120-£160 approx)
80
July 1834 Isaac Butt signed letter to Caesar Otway regarding Dublin
Magazine
1 page to Caesar Otway regarding Dublin Magazine.
€
150-
€
200 (£120-£160 approx)
80A
1820s Catholic Emancipation pamphlet
Headed "Englishmen! - Attend to the Following - Historical Facts. - In
Catholic Times - There were no Paupers in England..." with inscription "From
William Cobbott"; Together with a framed Leech anti-repeal cartoon; an
engraving of "The Irish Anti Tithe Agitations" two framed engravings of
Daniel O'Connell and three framed reproductions of portraits of Michael
Collins and Eamon de Valera. (8)
€
200-
€
250 (£160-£200 approx)
81
Daniel O’Connell, Transactions of the Catholic Committee.
Transactions of the General Committee of the Roman Catholics of Ireland
during the year 1791; and some fugitive pieces on that subject. Dublin
Printed by P. Byrne, 1792. 8vo., mottled calf, facsimile letter pasted to the
inside cover of:
€
100-
€
300 (£80-£240 approx)
82
Daniel O’Connell signature and engraving
A fragment of a letter, signed by Daniel O’Connell, “ Believe me always. -
Yours very faithfully, - Daniel O’Connell”, attractively framed with a 19th
century engraving of O’Connell. 15½ x 9½in. (39.37 x 24.13cm)
€
200-
€
300 (£160-£240 approx)
83
1840s Daniel O’Connell badge.
A gilt metal circular medal, the centre struck with a relief bust of Daniel
O’Connell surrounded by “Remember The 30th May 1844 - D. O’Connell
Imprisoned” amidst sunburst, tacked to a green silk-velvet and gilt braid
ribbon; together with a programme of the Sinn Féin Árd Fheis, 16 October
1923, Mansion House, Dublin. (2)
€
100-
€
150 (£80-£120 approx)
84
Daniel O’Connell side plate
An earthenware sideplate transfer-printed in blue with a half-length
portrait of Daniel O’Connell flanked by sprays of shamrock. By J. & M. P.
Bell & Co. Ltd. Glasgow, underglaze mark and impressed ‘bell’ stamp to
base. 7½in. (19.05cm)
€
100-
€
150 (£80-£120 approx)
85
1842 Strategic analysis, military situation Afghanistan, letter and map.
A critique of the war in Afghanistan in a 12-page letter by Major General
Sir Henry Smith, sent from Simla, with map. Writing of Afghanistan, Smith
states the Afghans are “a hostile population who can redeem by force of
Arms the Conquest of their Country and destroy the Army in its possession”
- “We are now in the act ONLY of endeavouring to retire as ‘Victorious
Seceders’ from contest, much honour will accrue to the Party from which
our Retreat is made”.
Lieutenant General Sir Henry George Wakelyn Smith, 1st Baronet of Aliwal GCB (28
June 1787 – 12 October 1860), known as Sir Harry Smith, was a notable English
soldier and military commander in the British Army of the early 19th century. A
veteran of the Napoleonic Wars, he is also particularly remembered for his role in the
Battle of Aliwal (India) in 1846, and as the husband of Lady Smith.
€
150-
€
200 (£120-£160 approx)
86
1844 Outlining 22 Rules of the Tullow Loan Fund.
Signed by Trustees, Treasurer, Sureties, Clerk and Secretary. Rule 19- And
whereas parties have in some instances attempted to impose upon Loan
Societies by obtaining a Loan, and then with their sureties immediately
leaving the country: it shall be lawful for the Treasurer-to immediately sue
the parties concerned.
€
100-
€
150 (£80-£120 approx)
87
1847-1848. Petitions and related documents against Irish Poor Law
Relief due to famine.
Extraordinary printed documents objecting to the extension of relief to
those who are not in Poor-houses, supported by landlords who were to be
taxed to pay for the reliefs. Includes a resolution of the Reproductive
Employment Committee with a list of those present including the Earl of
Arran, the Earl of Desart, Sir Montagu Chapman etc., as well as a petition
to Parliament seeking subsidised emigration of the poor. (4).
€
300-
€
500 (£240-£400 approx)