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1970s collection of commemorative medals and stamps including
British Royalty, anniversaries of Railways, Flight, Everest etc.
Very attractively produced commemorative pieces, including some silver
medals (10), by Franklin Mint and similar, one signed by Sir Edmund
Hillary and Sherpa Tensing, the first men to conquer Everest. (21 items)
€200-€300 (£167-£250 approx)
373
1979: Pope John Paul II visit to Ireland press photographs collection
An excellent collection of Irish Press photographs. Placed in an album
and arranged in chronological order. Including the Pope’s arrival at
Dublin Airport, Phoenix Park mass, the Papal entourage, the Pope with
Patrick Hillery, at the Papal Nunciature, the Dominican Convent Cabra,
Cardinal O’Fiaich and Archbishop Ryan, at Clonmacnoise, Ballybrit,
Knock, Maynooth and the departure from Shannon Airport. Also other
loose photographs of the Pope during the visit. Unique. (68 items)
€200-€300 (£167-£250 approx)
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1988: Joe Pilkington painting of Charles Haughey
Canvas on board painting of controversial Taoiseach by Joe Pilkington
(1941-1999). Pilkington was made famous for his portrayal of Eamon in
the RTÉ television series, The Riordans. He retired to Galway and
dedicated his time to art while occasionaly returning to the stage and
screen.
€500-€700 (£417-£583 approx)
375
2006: Charles Haughey portrait
Acrylic on board. Portrait of the Taoiseach Charles J. Haughey signed
“Fogarty 06”. Framed 16 x 12in. (40.64 x 30.48cm)
€200-€250 (£167-£208 approx)
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1984-1996: Gerry Adams Spitting Image puppet
A satirical puppet of Gerry Adams complete with suit, macintosh coat
and instantly recognisable glasses. Used on the ITV television program
Spitting Image which ran from 1986 to 1994. Adams was regularly
featured on the show, particularly at the time of the broadcasting ban
on Sinn Féin members. A unique item.
Provenance:
Spitting Image Sale, Sotheby’s, 29 November 2001; Private collection
€1,000-€1,250 (£833-£1,042 approx)
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1984-1996: Peter Mandelson Spitting Image snake puppet
The Peter Mandelson snake puppet used by Spitting Image. With the
head of Mandelson on the body of a snake. Regularly featured,
particularly around the neck of Tony Blair. Mandelson succeeded Mo
Mowlam in October 1999 as Secretary of State for Northern Ireland - in
his first speech in the post he referred to himself as “Secretary of State
for Ireland“.
Provenance:
Spitting Image Sale, Sotheby’s, 29 November 2001; Private collection
€500-€700 (£417-£583 approx)
378
1984-1996: Nelson Mandela Spitting Image puppet
Puppet of Nelson Mandela from the satirical show. Wearing one of his
trademark madiba shirts.
Provenance:
Spitting Image Sale, Sotheby’s, 29 November 2001; Private collection
€800-€1,000 (£667-£833 approx)
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1970s-1990s: Troubles period press photographs collection
Monochrome and colour photographs, various sizes. A collection of press
photographs relating to various events during The Troubles. Includes a
photographic series of a hijacking, funerals, victims, police, crime scenes,
mourners, Magilligan Point Camp, bombings, soldiers etc. A good range
(54 items)
€300-€500 (£250-£417 approx)
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1970s-1990s: Troubles period Sinn Féin and Republican posters
Mixed selection of posters relating to many different event and issues
including Owen Carron ant-extradition, Margaret Thatcher “wanted for
murder of Michael Devine...”, RUC, UFF, UVF, UDR poster, “Fianna Fail, The
Extradition Party”, Maghaberry “Women POW’s”, “Join Sinn Féin” etc. (10
items)
€100-€150 (£83-£125 approx)
381
1970s “Official Republican Movement Belfast Prison” plaque
Painted on board made of matchsticks. Made by “Official IRA” prisoner
in Crumlin Road Jail, later kept in a shed in Ballyfermot, Dublin where
official IRA members met regularly until the 1990s. Rare.
€200-€300 (£167-£250 approx)
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1970s: Christy Burke Portlaoise prisoner handkerchief artwork
Artwork on linen cloth handkerchief titled “Free Our Country Cumann na
mBan...To Sam & Margaret from Christy Burke Political Prisoner
Portlaoise”. Christy Burke is an Independent city councilor and former
member of Sinn Fein. He served two terms in Portlaoise Prison in the
1970s on charges of IRA membership.
€150-€200 (£125-£167 approx)
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1971: Royal Engineers Long Kesh presentation stick
An interesting piece relating to the early history and opening of Long
Kesh for internment. With white metal pommel decorated with Royal
Engineers crest and inscribed “WO II B. Longworth B.E.M. R.E., 33 Field
Sqdrn. R.E., Long Kesh, From the Officers, Sep 1971.” Brian Longworth
was awarded the British Empire Medal in 1958 and later reached the
rank of Captain. 32 x 3in. (81.28 x 7.62cm)
€100-€150 (£83-£125 approx)
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1970s: Long Kesh prisoner art harp
An undated and unattributed Long Kesh harp. A good example 12 x 7in.
(30.48 x 17.78cm)
€100-€150 (£83-£125 approx)
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1973: Long Kesh prisoner art handkerchiefs
A pair of framed Long Kesh prisoner art handkerchiefs by Paul Curran.
The first with a portrait of James Connolly flanked by quotes from Jim
Larkin and Terence MacSwiney. The second with a cross surrounded by
the names of deceased IRA volunteers. Also with another later framed
artwork in memory of hunger strikers. (3 items)
€100-€150 (£83-£125 approx)