Whyte's THE ECLECTIC COLLECTOR TIMED ON-LINE AUCTION 18 APRIL 2026

58 92 1880sWilliam Gladstone and Benjamin Discraeli commemorative plates (2) The first of octagonal form, the ivory ground centred by a portrait of Gladstone above his signature and a Roman fasces lictoriae, surrounded by the titles of the senior government offices held in his career, including Prime Minister four times, the portrait garlanded with wild roses. Marked with registration number 41050 for 1886; the other showing Disraeli seated, foral surround surmounted by an earl’s crown. 9.50 by 9.50in. (24.1 by 24.1cm) Condition: Small adhesive tape stain at top left of Gladstone plate, otherwise very fine. Estimate €200-€300 (approx £170-£260) Click here for more images and to bid on this lot 92 93 1881 (25 April), letter signed by Charles Stewart Parnell. The letter, on HOUSE OF COMMONS notepaper acknowledges receipt of a letter from an unknown lady, signed by Parnell in ink. 7 by 4.50in. (17.8 by 11.4cm) Condition: Address panel cut out, otherwise very good. Estimate €300-€500 (approx £260-£430) Click here for more images and to bid on this lot 93