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

8 History 10 17th century posy ring. Gold and enamel, inscription reads ‘For time or never’. Condition: Very fine. Posie rings (sometimes spelled posy, posey or poesy rings) are gold finger rings with a short inscription on their surface. They were popular during the 15th through the 17th centuries in both England and France as lovers’ gifts. Estimate €2,500-€3,500 (approx £2,140-£2,990) Click here for more images and to bid on this lot 10 11 1702-1714 Queen Anne vellum documents. (2) Written in Latin. Two with portrait of the queen, the other with vignette of the royal arms. With part seals. Appear to concern various properties in England. 24 by 30in. (61 by 76.2cm) Condition: Very good, seals distressed Estimate €500-€700 (approx £430-£600) Click here for more images and to bid on this lot 11 12 1732. Indenture signed by Jonathan Swift. ‘Between the right honourable Henry, Lord Viscount Palmerston, Chief Remembrancer of His Majesty’s Court of Exchange in Ireland..... The Reverend Doctor Jonathan Swift, Dean of The Cathedral Church of Saint Patrick’ etc.. Other signatories include Eamon Dowling and John Rochfort, concerning lands in the townland of Coolderrybegg, County Roscommon. 28 by 30in. (71.1 by 76.2cm) Condition: A piece 4 x .5 inches missing, a few other minor tears, signatures faded but still legible, text mostly legible, framed and glazed. Estimate €800-€1,200 (approx £680-£1,030) Click here for more images and to bid on this lot 12