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Click here to subscribeA rare 18th Century Irish blue and white Delft octagonal Plate, with flower bricks and other typical designs, with 6 mark on reverse, also label for Castletown Irish Delft Exhibition, from Rosc 1971; together with a 19th Century circular blue and white (possibly Irish) Plate, with birds, flowers, etc. (2)
A rare 18th Century Irish mahogany Architects Table, c. 1760, the lift up top with recessed book rest, rising on a ratchet ledge the sides with pull out candle stands, the front with heavy brass handle and lock plate pulling forward, with writing drawer opening to reveal a fitted interior, on chamfered and pillared legs with brass castors, 90cms (36") wide, 79cms (31cms) high. (1) Provenance: Castletown House, Celbridge, Co. Kildare.
Rachel Louisa Connolly, 1873 Celbridge, Co. Kildare: A large Needlework Sampler, with letters, numbers and bible quotations by 'Rachel Louisa Connolly, aged 13 years, April, 1873, Castletown School, Celbridge," approx. 39cms x 29cms (15 1/2" x 11 1/2"); also a smaller ditto by the same artist, with embroidered decorations, fancy border, animal, tree and vase, both framed. A rare pair. (2)
A rare 18th Century Irish carved giltwood Wall Mirror, c. 1780, the oval plate surmounted by tall elaborate cresting with flower heads, leaves and scrolls and branches issuing from a neo-classical vase on top, height approx. 110cms (43") overall, with an early 19th Century label, 'J. Dufffy, Carver & Gilder, Bolton Street, Dublin' on reverse. (1)
Extremely Rare Maps of 18th Century Dublin Streets Maps: [Semple (Geo.)?] A Survey of the Present Streets Immediately leading to His Majesty's Royal Pallace or Castle of Dublin, Nov. ye 9th 1751, and A Design for Opening Proper Streets or Avenues to His Majesty's Royal Pallace etc in Dublin Jan. 15th 1753. An almost matching pair of engraved maps with wash colouring, approx. 63cms x 38cms (25" x 15"), hogarth frames. Extremely Rare. (2)
The Earliest Printed Plan of Dublin, 1728 Brooking (Charles) A Map of the City and Suburbs of Dublin, and also the Arch Bishop and Earl of Meath's Liberties with the Bounds of each Parish. Drawing from the Actual Survey made by Charles Brooking published by John Bowles, London, 1728. The map is dedicated to Lord Carteret, Lord Lieutenant at the time, and the top border includes a panoramic view: a Prospect of the City taken from the North, together with 20 interesting smaller views of notable buildings, etc., in the City, some of which have long since disappeared or been rebuilt. The Parish Boundaries are shown in colours. Size: 4 feet, 7 inches wide and 1 foot 11 inches height. Slight occasional time discolouration, a little creased along three folds, the 63cms (24 ½") high, 148cms (58"; 4'10") long upper portion of one fold skilfully repaired and with several minor neat marginal restorations, otherwise, for so large a map, in surprisingly well preserved state. Rare. (1) A plan of outstanding importance - the earliest to portray Dublin on a large and detailed scale. The engraved views are among the first existing of the City. This example is the second variety noted by Cosgrave and has a two columned table of names of buildings and includes 'Bowles Sculpt" below.
Taxidermy: "The School Room." An extremely fine and rare 19th Century diorama of a school room interior depicting a hedgehog as the school master at his desk, conducting a lesson to his class of weasels, squirrels, and kittens, one of whom is in the "Dunce's" corner, each holding a book, in a well decorated classroom, with maps of Ireland and only North America, pictures of animals, and an Act of Parliament Wall Clock, with glazed front, approx. 59cms (23") high, 80cms (31 1/2") wide; 30cms (12") deep. (1)
A rare late 18th Century mahogany Writing Table, c. 1790 possibly Irish, with velvet inset top, with three frieze drawers to the front and four frieze drawers to the back, on square chamfered and channelled legs, with pierced brackets, 92cms (36") deep, 163cms (5') long. (1) Provenance: Gormanstown Castle, Co. Meath.
Rare Original Architectural Drawings, c. 1779 Architecture: Cooley (Thos.) Detailed Original Drawings and Specifications for the Building of a Bridge, at Headford, Co. Meath, 1779, including, * Working Plan of Bridge * Working Elevation of Bridge * Mouldings at Large for the Pedestals at end of Bridge and one other drawing. Each approx. 59cms x 72cms (23" x 28"), and all signed and dated by artist, a portfolio. As drawings, w.a.f. (4) * Thomas Cooley 1740 - 1784, was born in London, but came to Ireland in 1768, after winning a competition for the design of Dublin's Royal Exchange, now City Hall. He was also commissioned for numerous other important projects, including, St. Patrick's Cathedral 1769, Newgate Prison, Ardbraccan House, 1772 - 1775, Caledon, Co. Armagh, 1779, Bishop's Palace, Killaloe, 1774, The Four Courts, 1768 - 1802. He also began another public project in O'Connell Street, but on his death at the age of 44, in Dublin, the project was handed over to Gandon, who completed it, to his own design, as The Four Courts. Cooley also worked at Headford, Co. Meath, 1769 - 1771, and the above designs are from that period. The bridge is now I believe, part of the new Golf Course. (1)
Rare Manuscript Charts, Reputed to be by Bligh of "The Bounty" Portfolio: Bligh (W.) A series of 3 original manuscript charts, watercolour drawings of Killiney Bay, Dalkey Island, Lamb Island, Muglins, Maiden Rock and Dunlary, and of Scotchman's Bay, Sandycove Point and Bullock Castle and Harbour, one with remarks and references, each approx. 64cms x 45cms (25" x 17 1/2"), some damp damage, with some loss, as original drawings, w.a.f. A unique collection. (1)
Original 18th Century Architectural Drawing Co. Carlow?: Nowlan (Michael) Architect. A Plan of an Obilisque Pedestils and Orrens to be done for Samuel Faulkner Esq. To be erected over the gateway at the entrance to the Forth. December 3rd 1794. Drew at large by a scale of 2 feet to one Inch by Michael Nowlan. A large pen, ink & wash architectural drawing, approx. 40cms x 31cms (15 1/2" x 12 1/4"), somewhat stained, wooden frame. As a m/ss., w.a.f. V. Rare. (1)
Extremely Rare Publication 1798 etc: [Lawless (John)] Belfast Politics: or, A Collection of the Debates, Resolutions and other Proceedings of that Town, in the Years 1792 & 1793,.... With Strictures on the Test of Certain of The Societies of United Irishmen. 8vo [Belfast (H. Joy) 1794] title with imprint cut away (as in most copies), [14] XVIII, 304pp, later hf. mor. Extremely Scarce, the book was suppressed. * Ex Libris John Pollock (Mountainstown, Co. Meath] & Mariga Guinness, with bookplates.
Very Rare Early Collection of Irish Archaeological Photographs Shackleton (Jane W.) A very rare Collection of Original Photographs of 'The High Crosses of Ireland,' 4to c. 1865 - 80. Approx. 57 photos, each mounted on card, in a hf. mor. album, lacks spine. (1) * Jane W. Shackleton (1843 - 1909) of Anna Liffey Ho. Lucan, was one of the most important early pioneering photographers in Ireland. She was an influential chronicler of late Victorian Ireland. She was also a first cousin of Sir Ernest Shackleton, Antarctic Explorer.
The Duke of Leinster's Copy Speechly (Wm.) A Treatise on the Culture of The Pineapple and the Management of the Hot House, 8vo York 1779. First Edn., list of subs., fold. plts. & single with fold. explanation leaf, 186pps. uncut, orig. boards, in recent slip case. (1) * With printed subscription slip dated Welbeck March 10th, 1779, made out to His Grace The Duke of Leinster & signed by author, tipped in. Rare.
Rare Secret Government Reports 1798 etc: The Report from the Secret Committee of the House of Commons, with An appendix, 8vo D. 1798. First Edn., 334pp include. fac-simile letters & table (folded); bound with: Report from The Secret Committee of the House of Lords, with an Appendix, also Second Report, 67pp in all 8vo D. 1798. First Edn: bound with; Taylor (George) ... Rise, Progress and Suppression of the Rebellion in the County of Wexford in the Year 1798: 8vo D. 1800. First Edn., lacks frontis view, 278pp plus advert, leaf at end. Bound as one, later hf. calf, lacks spine. A very Rare Collection. (1)
Rare First Edition 1798 etc: Wolfe Tone (Wm. Theo.)ed. Life of Theobald Wolfe Tone, Founder of The United Society... 2 vols., 8vo Washington 1826. First Edn., port. frontis Vol. I, some browning as usual, later hf. green mor., red mor. labels, & harp motif on spines. Rare bookplates of Mariga Guinness & inscribed by her. (1)
William Brocas Sketchbook Brocas (William), 1794-1868. A very good Sketchbook, small quarto, over 80pp of fine sketches in pencil and crayons, made during a Continental Tour encompassing Antwerp, Paris, & other cities c. 1840 - 41, including sketch portraits, of interesting characters, landscape scenes, copies of famous paintings and items of architectural interest, many identified (some in French), including a number of very good drawings, some of frameable quality. Inscribed inside front cover 'W. Brocas' 119 Baggot St., Dublin. In a small 4to Artists Album, with ties, vellum backed boards. As an Album, w.a.f. V. Rare. (1)
A rare set of three heavy matching Victorian, possibly Coalbrookdale, cast metal Garden Seats, now painted white, with elaborate shaped pierced and cast backs decorated with oak leaves and acorns on similar sides with dogs head handles, wooden seats and each on four paw feet, approx. 153cms (5') wide. (3)
The Marquess of Lansdowne's Rickshaw A very rare 19th Century Japanese Rickshaw, the lacquer body decorated with peacocks and birds, decorated brass fittings, and two large 18 spoke wheels, and with later leather seat. (1) Note: Henry Charles Keith Petty-Fitzmaurice, 5th Marquess of Lansdowne (4 January 1845 - 3 June 1927) was a British politician and Irish peer who served successively as the fifth Governor General of Canada, Viceroy of India, Secretary of State of War, and Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs.
After James Malton Rare Engraving: "A View of the Portico of the Senate House of Ireland," dedicated to the Rt. Hon. John Foster, Speaker of the House of Commons of Ireland. Engraved by Wilson Lowry, approx. 50cms x 62cms (20" x 24 1/2"), in hogarth frame. A very good clear impression. Very Rare. (1) * This fine engraving was described and advertised at a guinea on a loose sheet inserted in part 1, Malton's Views," Mac Dowell Cosgrave, R.S.A.I. Journal, Vol. XXXV, Dec. 1905. (1)
Rare Map of The Curragh Co. Kildare: Walker (Henry) Surveyor. "A Map of the Curragh of Kildare" showing The Race Courses Gentlemen's Seats etc. Accurately described. Dedicated to The Duke of Leinster and engraved by Kersting, approx. 69ms x 114cms (27" x 45"), with engd. views of The Stand etc., gilt frame. V. Rare. (1)
Rare Prints of Irish Houses of Parliament After Roland Omer A suite of four Engravings after R. Omer, engraved by P. Mazell and P. Halpin, consisting of: * "The Geometrical Elevation of the Parliament House, Dublin," published by Bernard Scale, L. 1767, approx. 38cms x 49cms. * "A Section of the House of Lords, Dublin," approx. 34cms x 41cms. * "A Section of the House of Commons, Dublin, approx. 34cm x 41cms. and one unframed en suite. A scarce set, in hogarth frames. (4)
After Sir Joshua Reynolds, Engraved by James Watson "Charles James Fox, Lady Sarah Bunbury and Lady Susan Fox Strangeways," a fine mezzotint engraving, London c. 1762, approx. 64cms x 43.5cms (25" x 17 1/4"), hogarth type frame. Extremely Rare. (1) * Fox is shown here as a youth of thirteen, together with his cousin Lady Susan Fox Strangeways (1743 - 1827). They are walking in the garden of Holland House beneath a window, out of which Charles James's young aunt Lady Sarah Lennox (1745 - 1826) who married Sir Thomas Charles Bunbury, Bt. during the progress of this picture, is shown leaning forward and pointing to a dove, held up towards her by Lady Susan. Reynolds recorded a payment of £120 for the above oil painting.
An extremely rare early 19th Century full size Road / Family Coach, the fitted interior with decorated needlework fringe and on a elaborate carved turn style, with iron and leather suspensions, and with two 12 spoke wheels to front and two 14 spoke wheels to the rear, approx. 11'6" long and 6' wide at rear, and with hand painted coats of arms on both sides, by Charles Collinge, R. Tyrrell & Sons, Long Acre, London. (1) * Bears full Coat of Arms on both doors (in particular that of the Conyngham Family, Co. Meath).
An exceptionally rare pair of elaborate early 19th Century silver plated lead heraldic Crests, from a livery harness, each mounted with thick leather backing, and displaying the full coat of arms of the Rt. Hon. Charles Kendal Bushe, and his wife Anne (d. 1857), sister of Sir Philip Crampton Bt. Bushe, was appointed Lord Chief Justice of Ireland 1822 and died 1843. (2)
An extremely fine and rare bright cut Irish Provincial silver Sauce Ladle, with shell bowl by Joseph Johns, Limerick c. 1760? with very clear mark, c. 37cms (14 1/2") long, and approx. 7 ozs, with crested handle. (1) * Bearing the arms of Westropp of Attyflin, Co. Limerick, borne by that family of County Limerick Landed Gentry and its branches.
A rare early 18th Century engraved and gilded Christening Set, consisting of a heavy silver gilt spoon with elaborate leaf, shell and scroll decorated handle, and shell bowl, a two prong fork and knife, with steel blade, and both with engraved tapering octagonal silver handles in original leather case. (1)
A rare pair of 19th Century American Flintlock Pistols, by "Antonio Marcos, New York," each with engraved stock decorated with United States Flags?, and signed on barrels, together with brass powder flask and shot containers, in an associated mahogany gun case, by "Fisher, 188 Strand, London". (2)
A very rare and important early 17th Century steel Cavalry Sword, with pineapple shaped pommel, wire grip and elaborate basket hilt with cross shaped, over a 108cms (42 1/2") blade, overall length 127cms (50") long. (1) * Provenance: by repute, Sir Thomas Wentworth, Earl of Strafford, The Lord Deputy of Ireland to the Conolly Family, Castletown House, and purchased by the Guinness Family at dispersal Sale at Castletown.
A rare and unusual early 19th Century Chinese hardwood ten fold Table Screen, with carved and stained ivory panels depicting typical Chinese celebratory scenes, with music, dance, dragons, and scribes, the reverse with eight smaller carved and coloured scenes depicting interiors of family life, all mounted in centre, approx. 155cms (61") long opened; 22cms (8 3/4") high (each panel). (1)
A rare late 18th Century / early 19th Century polychrome Blackamoor Figure, Venetian, standing wearing a buttoned coat, and holding one hand upwards, on a hexagonal base with armorial cartouche, and lion masks, approx. 158cms (5'2") high. (1) Provenance: Murtagh Guinness, Porters Lane, Sandy Lane, Barbados.
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