WHYTE'S THE HISTORY SALE TIMED ON-LINE AUCTION 1-11 NOVEMBER 2023

41 19th white metal brooch of a type worn by Inghinídhe na hÉireann (Daughters of Ireland) No inscription. Exact design and size of the inscribed brooches. Faint makers mark of Johnston, Dublin. 3.50 by 3.50in. (8.9 by 8.9cm) Condition: Fine Inghinídhe na hÉireann (English: Daughters of Ireland) was a radical Irish nationalist women’s organisation led by Maud Gonne from 1900 to 1914, when it merged with the newly formed Cumann na mBan. Originally set up to provide an alternative to Queen Victoria’s party for children during her visit to Dublin, it rapidly evolved into a political movement and later a support to the Irish Volunteers and IRA, when it evolved into Cumann na mBan. Estimate €400-€600 (approx £340-£520) Click here for more images and to bid on this lot 41 42 19th century Tara brooch in gold Stamped ‘18’ for 18 carat, maker’s stamp of West & Son, College Green and ‘Registered December 1849.’ Rare, of a design used for nationalist women’s organisations such as the Daughters of Ireland and Cumann na mBan. 12g. 1.50 by 1.50in. (3.8 by 3.8cm) Condition: Fine Estimate €500-€700 (approx £430-£600) Click here for more images and to bid on this lot 42 History 28