WHYTES
SINCE 1783
,
898
1920s: Handmade model of an Irish Free State Customs & Excise
Launch
A well made scale model of an Irish Free State Customs & Excise ship or
pilot boat named ‘Inisfail’ . Complete with display stand. 12 x 22in. (30 x
56cm)
€
300-
€
500 (£250-£420 approx)
899
circa 1920: Canadian interest mounted engraved presentation whale’s
tooth
An extremely unusual presentation piece comprising of a whale’s tooth
mounted on a piece of sterling silver engraved “To the Padre from a few
of hia-as tillicums’ Further decorated with an image of a lady and
George V four pence pieces. The silver mount with the early maker’s
mark of William Maurice Carmichael of Victoria, British Columbia who
began trading in 1920. Recently mounted on a piece of engraved jade.
The word ‘tillicum’ was an informal word for friend in the Pacific
Northwest. 5 x 6in. (13 x 15cm)
€
100-
€
150 (£80-£130 approx)
900
Full Case (24) Half Bottles Dunvilles Whiskey
Dunvilles Three Crowns Whisky was distilled in Belfast from the 1870s
until its demise in the 1930s. Good examples of this whiskey are
extremely scarce. These examples were left in a stack N” bonding
warehouse in Belfast from the 1940s until their rediscovery a decade
ago. This consigment was tested by whiskey expert Jim Murray, who
described it as “Beautiful, very intact”. A unique opportunity to taste a
piece of Irish distilling history.This lot comprises 24 half bottles in one of
the original wooden cases they were found in.
€
5,000-
€
7,000 (£4,170-£5,830 approx)
901
1923-27 Addo Multo mechanical calculator Model 13
Scarce early calculator. Serial number 57446. Made in Sweden by A.B.
Addo Malmo. Good condition but not working.
€
80-
€
120 (£70-£100 approx)
902
Collection of gold jewellery and other items
Mainly 9ct including bracelet, chain, locket band and a ring for a half
sovereign, also a heavy watch strap (plated). Gold total weight 34.6g.
€
400-
€
500 (£330-£420 approx)
903
1973. Collection of Irish silver with the special Dublin hallmark
commemorating the entry of Ireland into the EEC
Interesting collection of 31 pieces with this shortlived (12 months)
hallmark, including a miniature tea set, bon bon dishes, ashtray, egg cup,
salts, napkin ring, etc., also 9 other pieces, mainly English or elsewhere,
and a silver box commemorating a Masonic hall in Ireland in 1969. Total
weight 137 ounces. (41)
€
1,200-
€
1,500 (£1,000-£1,250 approx)
904
Art Deco silver medallions on chain.
Birmingham hallmark of 1902 for Samuel M Levi. Attractive image of a
young girl. 40mm and 20mm (2), 34g.
€
80-
€
100 (£70-£80 approx)
905
1904-05: Silver mounted miniature prayer and hymn books
Four miniature common prayer and hymn books with embossed silver
covers. Hallmarked Birmingham 1904 and 1905. 2¼ x 1¾in. (5 x 3cm)
€
80-
€
120 (£70-£100 approx)
906
19th Century: Irish Bog Oak writing set with inkwells.
€
800-
€
1,200 (£670-£1,000 approx)
907
19th century: Elsie de Courcy Wheeler floral design
Goache over pencil. Possibly a design for a mural or a sampler.
Attractive. 10½ x 8½in. (25 x 20cm)
Provenance:
Bridge House Antiques, Galway;
Private collection
€
200-
€
400 (£170-£330 approx)
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