WHYTE'S THE ECLECTIC COLLECTOR TIMED ON-LINE AUCTION 17 MAY TO 7 JUNE 2024

10 History 16 1764. The Gentleman and Citizen’s Almanack by JohnWatson, Bookseller. Printed by S. Powell, Dublin. Includes lists of MPs, Lords, aristocracy, gentry, officials of various institutions, members of the Dublin Society etc. A useful reference work. Owner’s inscriptions: William McJames, Avondale, Co. Wicklow, 1810, later J.M. Ray. octavo,. 6 by 4in. (15.2 by 10.2cm) Condition: Original calf, scratched and bumped at corners, gilt title on spine is indistinct, very good. Estimate €100-€150 (approx £90-£130) Click here for more images and to bid on this lot 16 17 18th century Irish gunner’s calliper, Dublin. Made by Spear, 23 Capel Street ‘Inst. Maker to His Majesty’s Ordnance’, polished brass, comprising two symmetrical flat halves hinged at one end and finely engraved with scales for ‘Iron Guns Proof ... Service ...’ and ‘Brass Guns Proof ... Service ...’ and with a hand indicating ‘Shot’ on one side, signed in full and marked out in inches for ‘Guns’ on the other, hinged from‘0’ to ‘180’ degrees, marked with a 12 in. rule, and with iron tips; the second of flat rectangular form and marked out from‘½ to 42 diamr. of Shot’ and ‘½ to 42 Diamr. of Guns’ on one side. A very rare Irish made ordnance instrument from about the time of the 1798 Rebellion. Spear started his business in Capel Street in 1791 and later moved to College Green in 1809. He died in 1814. 30.5 cm. (extended) and 19.5 cm. closed. Condition: Fine, some wear, as to be expected, to tips. Estimate €1,500-€2,000 (approx £1,280-£1,710) Click here for more images and to bid on this lot 17 18 1779. The Assembling of Irish Volunteers on College Green., print. A 19th century reproduction of the original engraving. 14.50 by 23in. (36.8 by 58.4cm) Condition: Fine, attractively framed and glazed. Estimate €100-€150 (approx £90-£130) Click here for more images and to bid on this lot 18