WHYTE'S THE ECLECTIC COLLECTOR SATURDAY & SUNDAY 25 & 26 July 2020

301 Sporting Memorabilia THE ECLECTIC COLLECTOR · 25 & 26 JULY 2020 642 1895 G.A.A. All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Final runners-up medal to Kilkenny. Sterling silver, by Moore & Co. Grafton Street Dublin. Condition: Very fine “G.A.A. 1895 Championship” engraved on obverse surrounded by shamrock and floral decoration. Reverse marked with maker’s name. The 1895 All-Ireland final was the eighth hurling decider at held Jones’ Road, Dublin, on 15 March, 1896. The start of a historic rivalry it was the first occasion that Kilkenny faced Tipperary in a final. Kilkenny was represented by club side Tullaroan while Tipperary was represented by Tubberadora. The match ended with victory for Tipperary, 6-8 to 1-10 while Kilkenny as runners-up received this silver medal. Estimate €800-€1200 (approx £730-£1,090) Click here for more images and to bid on this lot 642 643 Withdrawn 3