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Click here to subscribeDixie Deans 16x12 football signed colourised photo, Autographed Editions, Limited Edition. Photo Shows Dean celebrating with manager after a win against Hibernian in the 1972 Scottish Cup final, Celtic went on to win 6-1. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99
CELTIC F.C. VS. INTERNAZIONALE, EUROPEAN CUP FINAL PROGRAMME, 25TH MAY 1967 Note: Programme for Celtic's famous European Cup triumph.Overall in good condition. The front and back covers have light blemishes. The programme has a light vertical crease down the centre of all pages, all evident in added images.
CELTIC F.C., GLASGOW CHARITY CUP WINNERS GOLD MEDAL, 1920 the obverse with enamelled Glasgow coat of arms bordered by inscription GLASGOW FOOTBALL CHARITY CUP 1920, the reverse with winged figure of victory and inscribed WINNERS CELTIC F.C., in nine carat goldNote: It is not known who this medal was awarded to. Celtic defeated Queen's Park 1-0 on the 15th May 1920 to win the Charity Cup. 4cm high including suspension Qty: 14.8g
DANNY CRAINIE OF CELTIC F.C., RESERVE LEAGUE CUP WINNERS GOLD MEDAL, 1979/80 the obverse with central shield shaped plaque with red enamel lion rampant motif, within blue enamel border inscribed SCOTTISH FOOTBALL LEAGUE, the reverse inscribed RESERVE LEAGUE CUP 1979-1980 Winner D. CRAINIE, in nine carat gold3.9cm high including suspensionQty: 6.5g
JOHNNY HAMILTON OF RANGERS F.C., SCOTTISH CUP RUNERS UP GOLD MEDAL, 1976/77 the obverse inscribed SCOTTISH FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION in blue enamel border around central oval depicting a lion rampant motif in relief, beneath a thistle motif, the reverse inscribed RUNNERS UP SCOTTISH CUP 1976-77, in nine carat goldNote: Rangers lost out on this Scottish Cup to Celtic. An Andy Lynch penalty in front of 54,252 fans at Hampden secured the trophy. 3.9cm high Qty: 9.6g
THOMAS "TULLY" CRAIG OF SCOTLAND, S.F.A. CANADIAN TOUR GOLD MEDAL, 1927 the obverse with central crest bordered by inscription DOMINION OF CANADA FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION to blue enamel ground and with white metal football, the reverse inscribed S.F.A. TOUR 1927 T. CRAIG, stamped 10KNote: Note: Tully Craig (1897–1963) was a Scottish international best known for his time with Rangers, though, who also played for Celtic earlier in his career. In eleven years at Ibrox, Craig helped the club to ten Scottish League titles, two Scottish Cups, two Glasgow Cups and four Charity Cups. 4.3cm long including suspension Qty: 13.1g
JAMES REID OF SCOTLAND, INTERNATIONAL SHIRT, 28TH FEBRUARY 1914 vs. Wales, the badge embroidered SvW 1914, button up collar, long sleeved, interior label for GLASGOW Fred A. Lumley EDINBURGH Note: This shirt was worn by James Greig Reid (1890-1938) in his first international match for Scotland, a British Home Championship tie vs. Wales played at Celtic Park. The game finished 0-0, with Ireland going on to win the 1913/14 Home Championship outright, the first time in their history. It was also the last time the competition was held for six years.Reid went on to play a total of three full internationals, along with two further War time internationals and five Scottish League XI appearances.At club level he played for Lincoln City, Airdrieonians and Clydebank.It was during his time with Airdrie he saw noteworthy success, finishing the Scottish First Division top scorer in the 1912/13 and 1913/14 seasons, as well as being part of the team to win what remains the club's only Scottish Cup triumph in 1924.
CELTIC F.C., SCOTTISH LEAGUE CUP FINAL TRACKSUIT TOP, 1978 Umbro International label, embroidered SCOTTISH LEAGUE CUP FINAL 1978 to right breast pocket, CELTIC F.C. verso size Medium Note: Johnny Doyle's tracksuit top from this game was sold earlier this year, after having been sold on three further occasions. It is not known which player wore the one offered in this auction.
THREE FOOTBALL PROGRAMMES AND A REPRODUCTION OF A PHOTOGRAPH, comprising Scotland vs Hungary 8th December 1954, Peter Doherty's Selection vs. Celtic 15th May 1956, and Darlington Selected XI vs. All Stars XI 6th April 1959, the reproduction of the photograph is a card copy of an original signed photo (the original signed by racing driver Jim Clark)
OWEN ARCHDEACON OF CELTIC F.C., RESERVE PREMIER LEAGUE WINNERS MEDAL, 1984/85 the obverse with central shield shaped plaque with red enamelled lion rampant motif, surrounded by enamelled thistle motifs and blue enamel border inscribed Scottish Football League Championship, the reverse inscribed PREMIER RESERVE LEAGUE 1984-85 WINNER OWEN ARCHDEACON, in giltmetal4cm high including suspension
RUDI VATA OF CELTIC F.C., RESERVE LEAGUE CUP WINNERS MEDAL, 1995/96 the obverse with central shield shaped plaque with red enamel lion rampant motif, within blue enamel border inscribed SCOTTISH FOOTBALL LEAGUE, the reverse inscribed RESERVE LEAGUE CUP 1995-96 WINNERS R. VATA, in giltmetal4cm high
DANNY CRAINIE OF CELTIC F.C., PREMIER RESERVE LEAGUE WINNERS GOLD MEDAL, 1979/80 the obverse with central shield shaped plaque with red enamelled lion rampant motif, surrounded by enamelled thistle motifs and blue enamel border inscribed Scottish Football League Championship, the reverse inscribed PREMIER RESERVE LEAGUE 1979-80 Winner D. CRAINIE, in nine carat gold4cm high including suspensionQty: 10.2g
JOHN BONNAR OF CELTIC F.C., WILLIE MALEY TESTIMONIAL TROPHY, 1953 the twin-handled trophy inscribed WILLIE MALEY TESTIMONIAL CELTIC V BOHEMIANS 10TH AUGUST 1953 to one side, WON BY JOHN BONNAR to the other, in E.P.N.S., on ebonised plinth base 16cm high Note: Willie Maley, a figure who needs no introduction. The first manager of Celtic and one of the most successful in British sporting history.Despite over four decades of service, it wouldn't be until 1953 that a testimonial game was finally arranged. Indeed, the then 85-year old kicked off the game against Irish opposition Bohemians, a match Celtic were fated to win 10-1. An apt send off for a man so important to the club's history.This trophy was awarded to John Bonnar, goalkeeper and key player in another important victory that year - as discussed in the next lot.
ROSS WALLACE OF CELTIC F.C., SPL RESERVE LEAGUE CHAMPIONS WINNERS MEDAL, 2005/06 the obverse with cast SPL below football, and border inscribed SCOTTISH PREMIER LEAGUE CHAMPIONS RESERVE, the reverse inscribed CHAMPIONS Season 2005-06 R. Wallace Celtic F.C., in giltmetal, in box5cm high including suspension
ALAN MCCLORY OF MOTHERWELL F.C., ARGENTINA TOUR MEDAL, 1928 the obverse cast in relief with classical male holding a football, the reverse inscribed LA ASOCIACION AMATEURS ARGENTINA DE FOOTBALL A ALAN MCCLORY MOTHERWELL FOOTBALL AND A.C. 1928, unmarked though tests for high carat gold (circa 18-22 carat)Note: Allan McClory was a Motherwell stalwart, making over 400 appearances for the club between 1924 and 1938. He was part of the team that won the club’s only League title in 1931/32 (the pinnacle of 8 consecutive seasons in which they finished in the top three), also playing in two Scottish Cup finals – 1931 and 1933 (both defeats to Celtic).He represented the national team on three occasions and the S.F.L. XI twice.This medal relates to Motherwell's historic tour of South America. It came one year after the success of their 1927 Spanish tour, during which they became the first foreign team to win a Copa del Rey.During their 1928 tour, they played several club and international teams. Over thirteen games, they lost seven, won five and drew one. This included two historic 3-0 victories; the first over Argentina, the second over an Argentinian/Uruguayan select XI. 3.3cm diameter Qty: 10.2g
OWEN ARCHDEACON OF CELTIC F.C., RESERVE LEAGUE CUP WINNERS MEDAL, 1985/86 the obverse with central shield shaped plaque with red enamel lion rampant motif, within blue enamel border inscribed SCOTTISH FOOTBALL LEAGUE, the reverse inscribed RESERVE LEAGUE CUP FINAL TIE 1985-86 WINNER OWEN ARCHDEACON, in giltmetal4cm high including suspension
JAMES REID OF REST OF SCOTLAND XI, BELGIAN REFUGEES BENEFIT MATCH GOLD MEDAL, ASSAYED GLASGOW 1914 the obverse with central enamel footballer over belgian colours, border inscribed BELGIAN REFUGEES BENEFIT MATCH GLASGOW CORPORATION COMMITTEE, the reverse inscribe J.G.REID, in nine carat gold, along with a copy of an article discussing the match 3.5cm high including suspension Qty: 6.1g Note: A historically interesting and poignant medal. A number of games were played during the war to help raise funds for the growing number of Belgian refugees displaced by the conflict. Up to 1916, this included matches played by Celtic, Rangers, and Scottish select teams.It is believed this medal will relate to the Celtic vs. Rest of Scotland tie played on the 15th May 1915. A photograph sold through these rooms in December 2024 (link below) displaying both teams together, including James Reid in the middle row,https://www.mctears.co.uk/auction/lot/lot-1842---celtic-fc-vs-rest-of-scotland-photograph/?lot=358770&so=4&st=CELTIC%20PHOTOGRAPH&sto=0&au=&ef=&et=&ic=False&sd=1&pp=96&pn=1&g=1#
CHIC GEATONS OF CELTIC F.C., EMPIRE EXHIBITION WINNERS SILVER TROPHY, 1938 modelled in the form of an assayed sterling silver Exhibition's Tait or Festival Tower, over an ebonised plinth base mounted with plaque inscribed THE EMPIRE EXHIBITION SCOTLAND, 1938 FOOTBALL TROPHY WON BY CHAS GEATONS 16cm high Note: This rare and important piece of Celtic history relates to the 1938 Empire Exhibition football tournament, contested between Aberdeen, Celtic, Hearts, Rangers, Brentford, Chelsea, Sunderland, and Everton.The story of the competition is perhaps best summarised in the words of the Willie Maley song:'In 38 there was a show, And Glasgow was the place to go, A model of The Tower was football’s prize.England sent four of the best, They didn’t meet with much success, Because the trophy ended up in Paradise.'After seeing off Sunderland and Hearts, the final was contested vs. Everton in front of 82,000 fans at Ibrox. An extra time goal from Johnny Crum secured the victory, and with it, the spoils.It must also be noted the importance with which this, and later the Coronation Cup competition, were regarded. A vital chance for clubs to test themselves against other leagues before the introduction of European competitions. Overall good condition, showing some light signs of age, but no damage. There is some light patina to the metal, but this may mean the object would benefit from a cleaning. The base has some light loses of paint, but nothig large. The maker's mark and details can still be read to the base.
JOHN BONNAR OF CELTIC F.C., CORONATION CUP WINNERS SILVER TROPHY, 1953 the assayed sterling silver twin handled trophy with domed cover and footballer finial, the body relief decorated with profile of Queen Elizabeth II below the inscription CORONATION CUP, inscribed verso 1953 WON BY JOHN BONNAR CELTIC F.C. 20.5.53, on plinth base 21cm high Note: Similarly to the Exhibition Cup, this tournament was an important chance to test the team against opposition from a different league. It was contested to mark the coronation of Elizabeth II, with Aberdeen, Celtic, Hibs, Rangers, Arsenal, Manchester Utd., Newcastle Utd., and Tottenham being invited to take part.Despite not being favourites, Celtic saw off Arsenal (1952/53 Division 1 champions) and Manchester Utd. (1951/52 champions), to meet Hibs in the final. Indeed, the person to whom this was awarded, goalkeeper John Bonnar, was critical in helping the team to victory. With his help, Celtic won the final 2-0 vs. Hibs in front of 117,000 spectators at Hampden.Again, in the words of the Willie Maley song:'Well Coronation time was here, Fifty Three, that was the year, Another four from England met their doom.They said ‘we’ll have to try again’, But like before it was in vain, Because the Cup is in the Parkhead trophy room'
OWEN ARCHDEACON OF CELTIC F.C., SKOL LEAGUE CUP RUNNER'S UP GOLD MEDAL, 1986/87 the obverse with central shield shaped plaque with red enamel lion rampant motif, within blue enamel border inscribed SCOTTISH FOOTBALL LEAGUE, the reverse inscribed THE SKOL CUP 1986-87 FINAL TIE RUNNERS-UP OWEN ARCHDEACON, in nine carat goldNote: Rangers won this Old firm final 2-1. 3.9cm high including suspension Qty: 9.7g
CELTIC F.C., BELL'S SCOTTISH LEAGUE CUP RUNNERS-UP MEDAL, 2002/03 the obverse with central shield shaped plaque with red enamel lion rampant motif, within blue enamel border inscribed SCOTTISH FOOTBALL LEAGUE, the reverse inscribed THE BELL'S CUP 2002'03 RUNNER-UP, with SFL boxNote: Whilst it is not known who this medal was awarded to, Celtic lost the final 2-1 to Rangers. 4cm high including suspension
JAMES REID OF SCOTLAND, INTERNATIONAL AWAY SHIRT, 1ST MARCH 1924 vs. Ireland, the badge embroidered SvI 1924, button up collar, long sleeved, interior label for T.R. CHARLTON SPORTS OUTFITTER Glasgow Note: The above shirt was worn by James Greig Reid (1890-1938) in his last International match vs. Ireland. The tie was played at Celtic Park and ended a 2-0 victory for Scotland. Wales won the 1923/24 tournament outright with three wins.The game vs. Ireland comes from an important time in the development of the sport in Ireland, following the partition of the nation and the formation of a seperate Football Association of Ireland (FAI) in Dublin.Further information on the Irish footballing split is available below,'In 1923, at a time when the home nations had withdrawn from FIFA, the FAI was recognised by FIFA as the governing body of the Irish Free State on the condition that it changed its name to the Football Association of the Irish Free State. The Irish FA continued to organise its national team on an all-Ireland basis.Between 1928 and 1946, the IFA were not affiliated to FIFA and the two Ireland teams co-existed, never competing in the same competition. On 8 March 1950, however, in a 0–0 draw with Wales at the Racecourse Ground in a FIFA World Cup qualifier, the IFA fielded a team that included four players who were born in the Irish Free State. All four players had previously played for the FAI in their qualifiers and as a result had played for two different associations in the same FIFA World Cup tournament.After complaints from the FAI, FIFA intervened and restricted players' eligibility based on the political border. In 1953 FIFA ruled neither team could be referred to as Ireland, decreeing that the FAI team be officially designated as the Republic of Ireland, while the IFA team was to become Northern Ireland.'
An Elizabeth II silver cigarette box, of rectangular form with canted corners, the body with engine-turning, and with Lindisfarne or Celtic style decoration, atop four bracket feet, the hinged cover opens to reveal a wood-lined interior, Adie Brothers Ltd, Birmingham 1958, length 13.5cm, height 5cm approx
A Victorian silver milk jug, of baluster form, decorated with foliate scrolls, Martin & Hall, London 1872, height 14cm, together with a hallmarked silver two-handled sugar bowl with Celtic decoration, combined weight 384g/12.34ozt approx (2)Note: Individual weights, jug 215g, bowl 169g approx
SET OF SILVER MOUNTED BAGPIPES, ASSAYED FOR MJMD, LONDON 1995 in turned dark wood, with simulated ivory mounts, Celtic knot and stipple engraved silver ferrules and sole, made to order by McLeod of Stockwell Street, Glasgowthe chanter 36cm high11 items total. Additional images uploaded. Overall, appears to be in good condtion, all fereulles are secure and mounts present.
Roman to Medieval - A head of a female with hair in a bun, a figure of a beaded warrior throwing a spear, height 4cm, a small bronze figure of a Saint with arms folded, height 3cm, the head of an eagle possibly a bucket mount and a cleaned Celtic part mount with stud mount retaining some red enamel cell. (5)
Celtic 85-55 BC - A Durotriges gold stater 'chute' type, abstract head of Apollo, laurel leaves bisected by a line descending to a stylised ear, disjointed horse with 'crab' pattern under horse, width 18mm, 6.1g. The Durotriges are likely to have been a confederation of smaller tribes with no single ruler, and what we know of their area is based on distribution of their coinage located in South Somerset and Dorset, between the Belgae and Dumnonii, but their range probably extended to the north coast of Somerset.
Ten football programmes from 1940s to 1960s, comprising Great Britain v Europe, May 10th 1947, Bangor City v AC Napoli, 10th October 1962, Wales v Kuwait, September 6th 1977, Great Britain v Bulgaria, May 12th 1956, and Bishop Aukland v Corinthian Casuals, April 7th 1956, three Lindfield F&A club programmes, v Aris Luxembourg, 14th September 1966, v Valerengen (Oslo), November 19th 1966, v C.S.K.A. (Bulgaria), 1st March 1967, Brentford FC v Botafoga FC, April 19th 1956, England v Poland, 5th January 1966, Played at Goodison Park, and Celtic v Real Madrid blue and white trophy, 10th September 1962 (10).
Hilary Heron (1923-1977) Lady of the Rocks (1953) Walnut, 82cm high (32¼") Signed with initials and dated 1953 Provenance: Collection of Sir Basil Goulding, thence by descentExhibited: Dublin, Irish Museum of Modern Art, Hilary Heron: A Retrospective May - Oct 2024; travelling to Banbridge, Co Down, F.E. McWilliam Gallery, Nov 2024 - Feb 2025One of the most unique and pioneering artists of her generation, Hilary Heron (1923-1977) was born in Dublin in 1923. The daughter of a banker, the family moved to Derry and later New Ross in Wexford before Hilary returned to Dublin to study in the National College of Art in 1941. After winning a travelling scholarship from the IELA in 1947, Heron lived in Paris for several months after which she returned to Dublin and began exhibiting with Victor Waddington at his gallery in South Anne Street.Lady of the Rocks is one of several large figurative works Heron created in 1953. Carved in walnut wood, the slender head, neck and torso are raised above a series of six coarse, oblong, disc-like carvings which form the bottom half of the sculpture and are reminiscent of the cap stones on Irish Celtic Dolmens. The top half of the figure is more refined and feminine. It has features that recur in her slightly earlier works such as Adam and Eve (1951). The head features two pigtails, a playful motif which can also be seen in Girl with Pigtails (1950) and in a more abstract form in Figurehead dating to 1952.An important piece from the artist’s cannon of work, Lady of the Rocks was one of several of Heron’s sculptures included in the Irish exhibit at the Venice Biennale in 1956. Shown alongside paintings by fellow artist Louis le Brocquy (1916-2012), the tactile nature of Heron’s work is wonderfully offset by the figurative neo-romantic cubism of the paintings. Lady of the Rocks shows the influence of Surrealism and a strong pinch of Giacometti. Although Heron’s work is never derivative in nature, she clearly had a great knowledge of her international contemporaries.The work also features in one of the best-known photographs of Heron, which depicts her sitting outside, with Lady of the Rocks lying against one leg, while the sculptor carves one of the stonelike strata using a chisel and mallet. All the while a lit cigarette is hanging slightly precariously from her mouth.In 1958 Heron would move to London and share a studio with her friend and contemporary Elizabeth Frink, who would have a great influence on her work from 1959-1960. Heron then married David Greene in 1959 and moved to Dalkey in 1961, where she continued to work and exhibit with the IELA. She held her final solo exhibition at the Waddington Gallery, London in 1964 before sadly passing away in 1977 aged just 53.The recent retrospective in IMMA and accompanying publication will without doubt help restore Heron to her deserved prominence amongst Irish artists.Adam Pearson, March 2025
Gerard Dillon (1916-1971) Abstract by NightOil on Masonite, 122 x 183cm (48 x 72'')Signed; inscribed verso 'FOR IRISH EXHIBITION OF LIVING ART' and numbered '24'Provenance: Sake, Christie's, London, 18 February 1988, Lot 200, where purchased by the current owner*Subject to Import VAT - see p.9, note no.3.Although painted in style of abstraction, this work still maintains some representational elements, and its title Abstract by Night gives us some indication of a setting and timeframe. Working in a strong palette of colours, the stark shifts between the white and black backgrounds, heightens the intensity of the composition. The crescent shaped moon is set against an inky black sky along with diamond shaped yellow stars, shining brightly. Painted on a significant scale, it is a visually impressive work and one that is rich with symbolism.There are two distinct forms running both horizontally and vertically across the canvas. Visually, they appear, if viewed from above, as if we are looking down on a warren of streets in a town. A patchwork pattern of blocks of colour separated by weaving grey spirals. There is also an element of Celtic imagery at play here, with Dillon using motifs of spiral and circular forms, reflecting the archaeological and ancient history of Ireland. Imagery which is also evident in his earlier West of Ireland scenes.In the work Dillon is experimenting with geometric forms, line and colour, aspects that dominated modernist art of the 1920s abstract expressionism of 1950s. He has sectioned off areas of the composition, with clear lines separating elements from each other, while at other moments they overlap and interweave. From 1960s onwards he had adopted an abstract manner of painting, and in these works, texture was an important feature, using various different materials including sand. He represented Ireland at the Guggenheim International in 1960 with an oil and sand abstract work entitled Masquerade.The work is inscribed on the back ‘FOR IRISH EXHIBITION OF LIVING ART,’ an annual exhibition that aimed to highlight the modernist art movement in Ireland. Abstract art emerging in the 1920s did not reflect the approach adopted by the newly independent Irish Free State focusing on promoting a unique and traditional ‘Irish style’ of art. Dillon exhibited many times at IELA, from the inaugural exhibition in 1943 until his own death in 1971. Unfortunately, we do not know definitively if this work was included in the exhibition as the title does not match with records of his exhibited works.Niamh Corcoran, March 2025
[Betjeman (John)], "Deirdre O'Betjeman". Some Immortal Hours. A Rhapsody of the Celtic Twilight Wrought in Word & Water Colour , number VII of VIII copies for presentation from an edition limited to 20 copies, signed and hand-coloured by the author, signed presentation inscription from the author to foot of final f. "To Stephen [Spender] with love from John B. - to U.C.S. from an old Cholwileian", hand-coloured illustrations and decorations, upper corner of first sheet darkened, some light surface creasing, each sheet numbered in pencil on lower corner, loose as issued, housed in later card portfolio and preserved (along with charming photograph of the author and Barry Humphries striding along a London street), in green morocco-backed drop-back box, folio, John Murray, 1962 [but February 1963].*** An exceptionally rare Betjeman item, inscribed from the Poet Laureate to his close friend Stephen Spender. Humphries, Spender and Betjeman were all close and the present volume (gifted from Spender to Humphries) is a testament to the closeness of the trio. Betjeman's inscription references the alma maters of the two poets, Spender having attended University College School and Betjeman Highgate School (the two schools being located either side of Hampstead Heath).
Second Somerset Militia (Bath) Victorian glengarry badge c. 1874-76. Fine and exceedingly rare die-stamped white metal Saxon crowned oval SECOND SOMERSET and militia precedence number 47; Cornish Celtic Cross to voided centre. Loops. VGC Originally raised 22nd March 1759 at Bath. Redesignated as 2nd Somerset Light Infantry on 12th February 1876 and became the 4th Bn. of the Somerset Light Infantry on 1st July 1881. Bob Betts Collection Payment by Bank Transfer ONLY
A Victorian Scottish white metal-mounted carved wooden Quaich in the manner of Ferguson and MacBean of Inverness, late 19th or early 20th century, of typical twin handled form, the walnut body and handles carved with Celtic knots intersected with studs, incised 'se do bheatha' [you are welcome] to one side, and 'Sguab a'si' [drink up] to the other, 12cm wide overall (at fault)
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