THE ECLECTIC COLLECTOR 6 APRIL 2025

THE ECLECTIC COLLECTOR TIMED ON-LINE AUCTlON 6 APRIL 2025 63 110 1841. Dublin Steam Packet Company’s S.S. Thames, part of a plate recovered from the wreckage. Part of a plate showing the company’s title and crest. 5 by 2.50in. (12.7 by 6.4cm) Condition: Very good, attractively framed and glazed. The steamship, SS Thames, was built in 1827 by Fletcher’s in Limehouse, London, and belonged to the City of Dublin Steam Packet Company. She was commanded by Captain James Grey and wrecked on the Western Rocks, Isles of Scilly early on the morning of 4 January 1841 on her way from Dublin to London. Estimate €100-€150 (approx £80-£130) Click here for more images and to bid on this lot 110 111 1912 (28 October) Edward Carson Letter to Lady Iveagh On 5 Eaton Place notepaper Carson turns down an invitation due to his wife’s illness. Also a 1912 “Ulster’s Solemn League and Covenant” unsigned. 10 by 8in. (25.4 by 20.3cm) Condition: Covenant distressed, the letter fine. Estimate €200-€300 (approx £170-£250) Click here for more images and to bid on this lot 111