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Click here to subscribeThree antique diamond set rings, solitaire diamond in star setting hallmarked Birmingham 1929, ring size O, a solitaire old cut ring, diamond estimated at 0.20 carat ring size P and an 18 ct five stone ring, hallmarked 1899 . CONDITIONGenerally good condition, 18 ct 7 grams gross unmarked gold 1.9 grams,
Mixed group of opal and gold jewellery, marquise form pendant, set with eighteen marquise cabochon cut opals and three round cut diamonds, with hinged bail, and a pair of matching stud earrings, ammonite doublet ring, size O and a similar pair of stud earrings, all mounted in 14 ct, opal spray brooch, synthetic opal pendant and earring set and 1970's round locket and Figaro chain, all in 9 ct gold. CONDITION 14 ct gross weight 11.3 grams9 ct gross weight 24.2 grams
A Collection Of Vintage Hats Five items in total to include woven raffia and grosgrain trim boater style hat by Marshall & Snelgrove, a 1960's cobalt blue velvet Tam o' Shanter by Jaeger, a cream velvet beret with blue topstitched detail, flat cap and a brown mink skullcap with ribbon trim. Together with two original hat boxes - one with Harrods branding. Please see accompanying image
A Collection of Fine Quality Propelling Pencils - Various Brands. Comprises 1/ Yard-o-led Nice Quality Silver Cased Propelling Pencil, Hallmark London 1950. 2/ A Fyne Poynt Mable Todd & Co Gold Plated Propelling Pencil, Marked Lilac to Case, Excellent Condition In All Aspects. 3/ Yard-o-led Gold Filled Propelling Pencil, Excellent Condition In All Aspects. 4/ Eversharp Fine Quality Gold Filled Propelling Pencil From the 1940's / 1950's with Box and Instructions.
The Financial Sinews of the Independence StruggleWith Accounts in Collins' Hand Sinn Fein, Volunteer Dependents Fund, First Dail. A very important collection of accounts, draft statements, ledgers etc., from the archive of Domhnall Ua Conchubhair [O'Connor] [1872-1935], sometime Secretary of the Gaelic League, accountant to Sinn Fein, the First Dail, and allied bodies associated with the events that led to the foundation of the State, including some accounts almost certainly in Michael Collins' hand.The contents of a large box, including-The Sinn Fein Bank Limited. A morocco-backed ledger containing subscribers' names and details for 1908-1910, headed by Arthur Griffith, who subscribed 17/6d. with a 2/6d. entrance fee on 13 July 1908, also George Russell, Dr. Tuohy, E. R. McC. Dix, Bulmer Hobson, Seaghán Mac Diarmada, Wm Redmond (probably not the Irish Party leader), Cathal Brugha, Ald. Thomas Kelly, Mrs. Hegarty, Dublin Total Abstinence & Workmen's Club (deposit of 7/-, 8 Dec. 1908), etc. etc., many of them subscribing repeatedly; also some later names from 1917. In all a list of some 1,000 shareholders and depositors on about 100 pages. Laid in is a Manuscript Statement of Accounts as at 25th July 1923, showing a deficit of £2941. -Sinn Fein Bank. A thick folio leatherbacked ledger containing personal account details for shareholders and depositors, one per page, some 290 pages of detailed manuscript accounts. With the previous ledger, an absolutely invaluable guide to the supporters of Sinn Fein in its very early days. -Irish National Aid & Volunteer Dependents' Fund. Manuscript Accounts from 23 May 1916 to 19th August 1916, showing income of some £13,000 and expenditure of £9,700, with a thick bundle of similar documents for 1917-18-19, manuscript, typescript and printed, including arrangements for schooling of dependent children; also a manuscript Analysis of Subscriptions up to January 1919, showing a total of £134,000 of which £43,000 came from Ireland; also a small quarto black notebook apparently recording disbursements from the Fund, 1917-18. [Michael Collins was the Fund's chief organiser 1917-18, and must have been involved in preparation of these accounts).-First Dail Accounts 1921-22. A green clothbound ledger containing some 20 pages of loan and deposit accounts for the Sinn Fein Bank, followed by a page of 'Military Claims', including a sum of £532 paid to cash, Feb 6, 1921; followed by Dail Eireann Department A/Cs, including salary and other payments to the Ministers of the First Dail, E. Blyth, D. Fitzgerald, W.T. Cosgrave, M. Collins (salary £57.8.5), Countess Markiewicz etc. (with blue-pencilled endorsement, 'Look up Receipt from Countess Markiewicz for £61-6-4'; followed by a list of current accounts, 1921-22, circa 14 pp, showing a credit of £228 standing to Arthur Griffith, 1 April 1921; followed by some pages in a small tidy hand, almost certainly that of Michael Collins: 'Sinn Fein Bank Limited, account furnished to M. O Coileain' (2 pp); 'Amounts paid to M. Collins A/C not entered in books of Sinn Fein Bank, & taken from Notebook only' (2pp).-Dail Eireann. Accounts, Half-Year ending 30th June 1921, and Half-Year ending 31 December 1921 (printed); Interim Accounts, January 1st to April 10th 1922, printed, issued by Mícheál Ó Coileáin, Aire Airgid; Trustees' Accounts for the Half-Year ended 30 June 1922, typescript, with amendments, some damp damage with minor loss, also manuscript drafts of same; Trustees' Account for year ended 31 December 1923, typescript, ms. amendments; Trustees' Accounts, 1923-4, including location of funds. -Sinn Fein National Council, Accounts (draft), y.e. 31 Aug. 1910; y.e. 31 Aug. 1911; do, Aonach, 3.8.1912; do, Accounts (draft), y.e. 31 Aug. 1912; do, accounts, y.e. 30 Sept. 1918, ms.; do, Tullamore By-Election Account; South Armagh, do.; East Cavan, do.; -An Cló-Chumann, Ltd. (printing company established by the Gaelic League). Particulars of premises, plant, machinery etc. to be sold by public auction, November 1909, with detailed account from D. O'Colnnor (Accountants) to liquidator; also a tall narrow ledger, untitled, listing costs for various publications, 1905-8 circa, with some later entries, 1913 and later.-Sinn Fein Printing & Publishing Co. Ltd., Debenture Trust Deed 1909, also bundle of about 50 signed Applications for Debentures, 1908, almost all from UK, including London Central Branch Sinn Fein per P.S. OhEigeartaigh; also Accounts for two years to 31st Oct.1910, ms.; a/c. 31st October 1912, m/ss., in a green wrappered ledger.-Documents relating to the liquidation of the Sinn Fein Bank in 1928-29, including a court judgement and manuscript and typescript lists of depositors and creditors, etc.;-Also a 1930 office diary with entries relating to D. O'Connor's general accountancy business; and sundry accounts and draft accounts relating to various of the above.As a collection, w.a.f. Condition generally good, but some minor fraying and creasing and/or damp damage, mostly marginal.* An exciting archive. To the best of our knowledge the details of these accounts are unpublished and have not been seen or quoted by any historian. They represent important new information on the financial sinews of the struggle for independence and the establishment of the State, including first hand material relating to Michael Collins - astonishing that they should come to light (in an attic) almost 100 years after the event.
I.R.A. Army Council Archive 1924-5, 1929-31This is a central file of documents sent to and issued by the IRA's Chief of Staff, who for much of the period covered was Moss (Maurice) Twomey. The documents were filed (or 'dumped') in groups and there is some overlapping of dates. For the periods covered, this file gives a meticulously detailed account of all the IRA's activities and internal procedures. Outgoing letters and instructions from the Chief of Staff are generally in carbon copy; incoming letters are some times in manuscript and sometimes in typescript. Most letters are signed with initials, if at all, or by military position, but most of the writers can be identified by anyone familiar with the IRA's personnel. Many are on headed IRA paper. almost all letters are carefully dated whether by the writer or the recipient. There are over 300 documents, extending to over 500 pages. There is a gap between October 1925 and April 1929.The range of documents is very broad, and the following is intended as no more than an outline guide.(24.3.1924), 3rd Western Div. to C/s, interesting letter about funds needed to pay legal bills for Jock Leonard, in prison for shooting of D.I. Swanzy in 1920; (3 May 1924) Chief of Staff to O/C. Limerick County, setting up a new Limerick command, with code work; (21 May 1924) O/C. No. 2 Tirconaill Brigade, resigning due to financial circumstances (had been offered a temporary job in Belfast); (25 Sept. 1924) M. Twomey (Inspection Officer) to C/o making recommendations for battalion mobilizations; (Oct. 15 1924) C/S to Comdt. Sean Mc B(ride), ' I do not think there will be any pogroms in the North; etc; (24.4.25) Sighle nic Amhlaoibh, Cumann na mBan, to O/C, about volunteers giving evidence in court; (24 April 1929) C/S to 'H.S.' concerning a financial dispute with one Fitzgerald. ' We are determined that this debt will be discharged by Fitzgerald and are prepared to take very drastic action, if necessary, to compel him to do so.' ; (2 Aug. 1929). C/S to late Adt. No. 2 Area, Ulster, accepting his resignation (after 'justified strictures' on his performance); (April 1929) Letter signed 'P', probably Peadar O'Donnell, mentioning India and Nehru, discussing his own need for independence. 'I had to jump clear of things to follow my own vision, believing that a narrowing deadening insurrectionism is paralysing our revolutionary possibilities.' With a page of 'Notes for fraternal delegates to Birmingham Conference.'; (12.8.1929) Adjt. Gen. to 'L.P.', seeking details of U.S. 'Timthire' (representative) of men who got into USA 'illegally' 1918 - 1921, etc; (5 Sept. 1929) 'J.B.' (Sean Brady) to Mr. Ambrose, seeking to dissuade him from resigning his position; (9.9.29) R.King to C/S, 'I regret that owing to feeling completely tired out and in need of rest and change, I am obliged to resign my position of D. Comms. (Director of Communications), with reply urging him to take leave of absence instead; (13.9.29), C/S to O/C South Dublin Battn. re carrying of arms by volunteers; (22.11.1929) O/C Cork No. 1 Brigade to C/s about a man named Barrett whom they are trying to 'run to earth,'; also an arms capture, 'not as a result of inside intelligence,' etc; Sept - Dec. 1929, extended correspondence between C/S and others over poor inspection reports from Ulster No. 1 area, missing dispatches, resignation of O/C, etc; (16.12.29) 'M.F.,' I/O No. 2 Area, Britain, angry letter complaining about interference by a man (previously suspended) who has returned claiming to having instructions 'to collect the remnants of the Army together,' etc; (18.12.1929), reply from C/S saying the man has no authority from him to act in the matter described, but criticising, 'the laxity in the organisation over there for some time,'; (6 Jan. 1930) Copy of communication addressed to the British Government, about prisoners in English Gaols, - identifying four men in jail for a bank raid and saying 'the act ... was duly authorised by th Competent Authority here,' etc., with manuscript list of members of the British Cabinet (to whom presumably it was distributed); (Jan. 25, 1930), 'An Timthire,' (New York), news of Luke Dillon's death, asks for receipt for $1500 cabled recently; (27 Jan 1930) Army Council to Chairman Clan na Gael Executive (USA), detailed 3 page letter seeking to dispel various misunderstanding stating, 'The Army Council recognises itself as the Supreme National Authority in Ireland'; has power to proclaim itself at anytime a Provisional Government, with powers of war and peace, etc., discussing its relations with the Second Dail etc., also complaining about cutting off of financial support. 'The situation now and for some months has been very serious.'; and inviting the Clan to send a Representative to Ireland for discussions; with a detailed reply (Jan. 30, 1930) from 'C' mentioning an Envoy sent by 'Sceilg', who has caused difficulties, etc; (Feb. 1930) More letters about disorganization in Britain; (12.2.30) 'I am amazed at your report that organisation was let lapse; (17.2.30) C/S to O/C Dublin Brigade, complaining he did not turn up at the meeting place yesterday. (25.2.30) Ling and interesting letter from 'your old friend' (Probably Moss Twomey) to 'Tom' (evidently a trusted Republican then based in the USA), explaining the situation at home - 'Things are quiet normal here, raids, arrests, and journeys to the Bridwell everyday, for most of the lads,' etc.; emphasising the need for foreign publicity for the I.R.A.; disassociating the Army from 'the Councils of the Irish Republic,' being started under the auspices of C(omhairle) na Poblachta; and complaining bitterly that 'for some unexplained reasons the Clan practically cut off financial supplies since August last .. If they had told us that the money was not available we would be satisfied, but the position is that on the strength of it coming we incurred debts, and borrowed extensively. Now we are in a mess ... You can scarcely appreciate the mental torture and uncertainty we have gone through for months past. It has nearly finished me. Indeed I want to close it all, and would have got out, but it would only be leaving others in a hole,' etc.(April 1930) Points for Speaker, Easter Sunday in New York, 3pp., with a further page of notes of matters to be raised; (26.4.30) notes on American engagements signed 'R', probably in Frank Ryan's hand; (4.6.30) unsigned 3pp personal letter to 'An Timthire' (USA) probably from Moss Twomey, discussing the political situation and relations with De Valera making it clear that Clan people who hope for an arrangement with Dev. are wrong as he is moving towards Free-Staterism, etc; also same date, official Army Council despatch to 'An Timthire,'; (31.3.31) very detailed 3pp typescript to Chairman, Army Council, from new York, evidently from 'Timthire' discussing various issues raised in previous message (lacking last page).There are also many detailed notes from units around the country concerning appointments, local difficulties, operations, financial matters etc etc. A multiplicity of important letters, notes and documents, as an Archive, w.a.f.* Taken with the other documents in this sale, these files provide historians with the opportunity for the first time to construct a fully authoritative account of the I.R.A. in the years following the Civil War and before Fianna Fail's accession to power. 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Association CopyConnolly (James). Labour in Ireland. Maunsel & Roberts 1922. Interesting presentation copy specially bound in full morocco, presented to John Lindsay Brown of Scottish T.U.C. by members of the Irish Trade Union Congress meeting at Bundoran 1942. Inscribed in Irish and English, and Signed by about 15 members including Cathal O'Shannon (Secretary), Diarmuid O Muirthile T.D., Wm. McMullen, Sam Kyle, William O'Brien, Jack Beattie MP, Michael Colgan (President) and others. Spine worn o.w.v.g.
FABRIQUE NATIONALE A 12-BORE 'C2G' SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. 8J3RP7167, 30in. nitro barrels with 12mm ventilated matt top-rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, hold-open toplever, manual safety with integral barrel selector switch with gold-inlaid 'O', 'U' and 'S' detail, scroll engraving set against a matt background surrounding vignettes of flushed fowl on the left, the right with flushed pheasant, the underside with a portrait of a partridge, signed 'F. Marechal' and 'Baptiste', bright finish, 16 1/2in. stock including 3in. wooden extension and buttplate, weight 7lb. 14oz., in a leather caseS2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
FABRIQUE NATIONALE A COENEN-ENGRAVED 12-BORE 'M2' SINGLE-TRIGGER SIDEPLATED OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. 8L3PX17015, 27 5/8in. (70cm.) nitro barrels with 12mm ventilated matt top-rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke, hold-open toplever, manual safety with integral barrel selector switch with gold-inlaid 'O', 'U' and 'S' details, border and acanthus scroll engraving surrounding vignettes of flushed pheasant and partridge, the underside with a rabbit, brushed finish, 14 1/4in. figured pistolgrip stock including buttplate, weight 7lb. 8oz., in its makers caseS2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
FABRIQUE NATIONALE A 12-BORE 'C2G' SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. 52705 S75, 27 5/8in. nitro barrels with 12mm ventilated matt top-rib and high visibility fore-sight, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and true cyl. choke, hold-open toplever, manual safety with integral barrel selector switch, gold-inlaid 'O', 'U' and 'S' details, bold acanthus scroll engraving surrounding game scenes of duck, pheasant and partridge, signed 'M. CALABRESE', the action bar signed 'A.CUISSET', bright finish overall, 16 1/2in. figured pistolgrip stock including 2 3/4in. wooden extension and buttplate, weight 7lb. 8oz., with a vinyl slipS2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
HRH Edward Prince of Wales (later HM King Edward VIII and Duke of Windsor) – signed Christmas present gift card to Mrs Backshell ‘Edward P’, The Wedding of Prince Henry Duke of Gloucester to Princess Alice 6 th November 1935 – wedding cake box in original packaging addressed to Mr Backshell c/o HRH The Prince of Wales K.G., Fort Belvedere, Sunningdale, Berks and related ephemera – including letter appointing Sergeant Backshell, Surrey Constabulary the Royal Victorian Medal. Provenance: Sergeant Albert Backshell R.V.M. was one of The Prince of Wales’ Police Protection Officers at Fort Belvedere and later served him when King and King George VI after the abdication
Georgian 18ct gold and black enamel mourning ring, the shank engraved ‘Josh. Hallewell Ob. 10th Mar: 1827 Ae 65’, in original red leather box with retailer’s label Radford’s, Leeds. Finger size approximately N/O. In truly amazing condition, it doesn’t look like it has been worn, the cast floral edge is still sharp to the touch. Enamel is also perfect. Clear hallmarks London 1826 and clear inscription. The original box is also in perfect condition and still has the original retailer’s label which reads ‘Radford’s Goldsmiths and Jewellers, Leeds - Mourning Rings Expeditiously made’. Ring weighs approximately 6.4 grams, band width 9mm.
A quantity of Hornby Series O gauge, to include a clockwork Flying Scotsman 4472, a LNER tender in matched livery, two No.2 Saloon Coaches with 'Flying Scotsman' board, a Jacob's Biscuit van, a Brake van, an Open Wagon 'B', a Lumber wagon No.1, a Timber wagon No.1, a M12 Locomtove, a tender 3132, two buffer stops and a Double Arm Signal No.2, a turntable No.1, all boxed (qty)
A late Victorian 18ct gold and enamel 'In Loving Memory Of' family mourning ring, with inscription, 'Mary Yocall, Born June, 27th, 1835, died Feb? 19th, 1884, SSamuel Neal Neal, born, Jan 23rd, 1837, died April 5th, 1880, George Harry Neal, Born April, 28th, 1869, died Dec 8th, 1901', size O.
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