50
WHYTES
SINCE 1783
,
331
circa 1950: Garda Síochána blue cloth night helmet
A Garda blue cloth four panel cork night helmet, complete with
blackened helmet plate. A fine typical example with no additional
furniture although lacking chin strap.
€
300-
€
500 (£250-£420 approx)
332
1932: Tailteann Games silver medal
Hallmarked silver medal. Typical style but with issuing details erased on
reverse.
€
80-
€
120 (£70-£100 approx)
333
1932: Eucharistic Congress banner
Large blue banner with gold coloured symbol used during the 1932
Eucharistic Congress. Also with a Eucharistic Congress events guide
booklet and Irish Independent supplement of the Congress. (3 items)
47 x 33in. (119 x 84cm)
€
150-
€
250 (£130-£210 approx)
1932 GENERAL ELECTION
A unique collection of Cumann na nGaedheal Posters
Lots 334 to 360 are official election posters, flysheets and pamphlets
issued by Cumann na nGaedheal, which governed the Irish Free State
from 1922 under the leadership of William T. Cosgrave. Fianna Fáil
won the 1932 election under Éamon de Valera’s leadership and
remained in power until 1948. In 1933 Cumann na nGaedheal joined
some smaller political groupings to form Fine Gael. Most of these
posters are scarce and many are rare – most of them cannot be found
in the national collections.
Provenance for lots 334-360:
Frank Brandt, who designed most of the posters here;
Thence to his friend, the present owner
Frank Brandt’s wife, Muriel, and daughter, Ruth, were well known artists.
334: Fianna Fáil’s Game
Fianna Fáil’s Game. Don’t let them cheat you! Vote for Cumann na
nGaedheal. Printed by the Temple Press. 30 x 20in. (76 x 51cm)
€
250-
€
300 (£210-£250 approx)
335
His Master’s Voice
His Master’s Voice. Make your voice heard by voting for Cumann na
nGaedheal. Printed by the Temple Press. 30 x 20in. (76 x 51cm)
€
250-
€
300 (£210-£250 approx)
336
The Gunmen and Communists are Voting for Fianna Fáil
The Gunmen and Communists are Voting for Fianna Fáil Today. The Party
of ‘Peace, Plenty and Piety’. How are you voting? Vote for the
Government Party. 25 x 19in. (64 x 48cm)
€
150-
€
200 (£130-£170 approx)
337
Give the World a Chance!
Give the World a Chance! Vote for the Government Party. You cannot
afford to take a chance with anarchy, with communists, with a breach of
a treaty with national discredit, with a continuance of a political unrest.
25 x 19in. (64 x 48cm)
€
150-
€
200 (£130-£170 approx)
338
Fianna Fáil’s “Remedy” for Unemployment
Fianna Fáil’s “Remedy” for Unemployment. They would apply it. Don’t
swallow it! Vote for the Government Party. Printed by the Temple Press.
30 x 20in. (76 x 51cm)
€
150-
€
250 (£130-£210 approx)
339
Out of Their Own Mouths
Out of their own mouths. Read these extracts from the speeches of
Leaders of Fianna Fáil. Ask yourself whether they are indicative of War or
Peace. Cast your vote according to your conclusion. Vote for Cumann na
nGaedheal. Printed by Browne and Nolan Ltd. 30 x 20in. (76 x 51cm)
€
250-
€
300 (£210-£250 approx)
340
How will you Choose?
How will you choose? Cosgrave or de Valera? Be fair to yourself - vote
for the Government Party. 25 x 19in. (64 x 48cm)
€
150-
€
200 (£130-£170 approx)
341
Sanity or Suicide?
Sanity or Suicide? President Cosgrave and his Government have put our
political relations with Great Britain upon a basis of absolute equality.
Vote for the Government Party. 25 x 19in. (64 x 48cm)
€
150-
€
200 (£130-£170 approx)
342
Don’t let this happen - vote for Cumann na nGaedheal
Don’t let this happen - vote for Cumann na nGaedheal. Printed by the
Temple Press. 30 x 20in. (76 x 51cm)
€
250-
€
300 (£210-£250 approx)
343
A Hot Record
A hot record. Smash the record by voting for Cumann na nGaedheal.
Published by Cumann na nGaedheal. Printed by the Temple Press.
30 x 20in. (76 x 51cm)
€
250-
€
300 (£210-£250 approx)
344
People of Carlow-Kilkenny
People of Carlow-Kilkenny. Support president Cosgrave by voting by
voting in the order of your choice for Fitzgerald, Gorey, Hughes and give
your next preference to Holohan. Published by Cumann na nGaedheal.
Printed Mahon’s Printing Works. 30 x 20in. (76 x 51cm)
€
200-
€
300 (£170-£250 approx)
345
Honesty is Winning
Honesty is winning. President Cosgrave’s government. Honesty will
always win that is why the Government Party has always won and is
winning now. 14½ x 13in. (36 x 33cm)
€
100-
€
150 (£80-£130 approx)
346
Danger Ahead!
Danger ahead! Don’t take any chances. Stick to realities, stand steady!
Don’t be fooled! Vote for the Government Party. 20 x 15in. (51 x 38cm)
€
100-
€
150 (£80-£130 approx)
347
To the people of the Irish Free State
To the people of the Irish Free State. Liam T. MacCosgrave president of
the executive council, John Marcus O’Sullivan chairman, Cumann Na
nGaedheal. 22½ x 11½in. (56 x 28cm)
€
150-
€
200 (£130-£170 approx)
348
Fair Play
Fair Play. It is a hard thing to get from Fianna Fáil but it is vital for you
to insist on getting it. Be fair to yourself - vote for the Government
Party. 17 x 12in. (43 x 30cm)
€
100-
€
150 (£80-£130 approx)
