WHYTE'S THE ECLECTIC COLLECTOR 13 MAY 2023

130 History 244 Eamon de Valera centenary of his birth pen holder with miniature bust presented to Brian Lenihan TD Gilt bronze on Connemara marble, made by Kinvara Products, lacking pens. 6 by 9 by 3in. (15.2 by 22.9 by 7.6cm) Condition: Fine Brian Lenihan (1930-1995) was a Fianna Fáil politician who was a TD from 1961 to 1973 and 1977 to 1995, and was a Minister in various departments from 1968 to 1990, and Tánaiste from 1987 to 1990. He was unsuccessful in his run for the Presidency in 1990 Estimate €200-€300 (approx £180-£260) Click here for more images and to bid on this lot 244 245 Eamon de Valera silver plate Irish silver commemorative silver plate, the central reserve with portrait, legend: Eamon de Valera, President of Ireland 1959-1973, limited edition numbered 2005 of 2,500, Dublin, 1973, by Royal Irish Ltd. 16 troy ounces. 11 by 11in. (27.9 by 27.9cm) Condition: Extremely fine. Estimate €200-€300 (approx £180-£260) Click here for more images and to bid on this lot 245