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The Wild Geese, Irish Brigades in the Service of France
Eric Patton RHA (1925-2004), pen, ink and body colour, a set of nine, each signed with monogram.
Signed with the initials of A. J. C., for A. J. Callery, who commissioned the illustrations from Patton. Two
complete early sets of these nine illustrations were made by Patton, with the unrealised intention of reproduc-
ing them as prints.
16½ x 13in. (41.91 x 33.02cm)
Estimate €2000-€3000 £1560-£2340
Large Image & Place Bid Lot 1718
1780s A cased pair of Cork pocket pistols.
Flintlock pocket pistols by Whitney of Cork with turn-off barrel, plain steel box-lock action engraved ‘Whit-
ney’ and ‘Cork’, walnut butt, 7½ins (19cm) long. In fitted mahogany case, with associated accessories.
Estimate €1500-€2000 £1170-£1560
Large Image & Place Bid Lot 18