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AN IRISH WHITE METAL BROOCH IN THE CELTIC-REVIVAL STYLE, the annular brooch decorated with Celtic band decoration, knots entwined with serpent heads and bosses, with further geometric motifs, stamped “EGAN”, “SILVER”, “CORK”. 9.5cm wideAfter the revival of the Cork silver industry at the beginning of the 20th century, the firm of William Egan & Sons produced accomplished items of hand-wrought silver initially in the Celtic revival style. A silver example of similar design to this lot included for sale can be found in John R. Bowen and Conor O’Brien’s “Cork Silver and Gold, Four Centuries of Craftsmanship”. (R. Bowen and O’Brien. 2005, page 15, fig.10)
'THE MAN WHO WAS SINN FEIN' O'Caoimh (Padraig or Paudie) 1881-1973. A superb and important display of his 1916 and War of Independence Medals, attractively mounted and framed with his Irish Volunteer uniform buttons and cap badge, and his 1916 Survivor's Armband (worn at commemorative parade 1935), and with a good original photograph. The Collection here offered include: a. His 1916 bronze Medal with ribbon and pin; b. His War of Independence bronze Medal (1917-1921), with scarce 'Comrac' bar; c. His 1916-1966 silver gilt Survivors Medal, bar and ribbon; d. His 1921-1971 bronze Jubilee Medal with clasp and ribbon. With three Volunteer buttons, his Volunteer Cap Badge, and his rare 1916 - 1935 Survivors Armband (worn by 1916 veterans only, before the issue of the medals). Paudie O'Keeffe was a close friend and associate of Arthur Griffith from the early days of Sinn Fein, and also a very good friend of his fellow Corkman Michael Collins. Born in Co. Cork, he worked as a post office sorter and joined the I.R.B. there. About 1901 he was transferred to the G.P.O. in Dublin, & in 1908 he became joint-honorary Treasurer of Sinn Fein. He married Cait de Paor, one of the Wyse Power family in 1910, her brother John Wyse Power was a founder member of the G.A.A. Paudie was also in the Banba Rifle Club (1912-13), whose members practised shooting in the Greenmount Oil Works in Harold's Cross (owned by the Le Brocquy family); others members included Cathal Brugha, Sean Mac Diarmada, and Eamonn Ceant; Brugha was the best shot according to Paudie. In 1914 Paudie had a major part in the Kilcoole arms landings for the Volunteers. In April 1916 he was closely involved with Griffith and Eoin Mac Neill in the exchanges over plans for Easter Sunday. At one stage Mac Neill sent him to ask at the Sunday Independent office what was the latest time a notice (of cancellation) could be accepted. Nevertheless when the Rising went ahead on Easter Monday, Paudie showed up with his rifle, leaving his wife and three children, and served in one of the O'Connell Street garrisons, opposite the G.P.O. holding out until the building collapsed around him. He was imprisoned after the Rising, and on his release was appointed full-time General Secretary of Sinn Fein. He played a major part in building up the party organisation; it has been said that 'Paudie O'Keefe was Sinn Fein.' British Army raids on his office made no difference, because Paudie kept every detail in his head. He had a notable turn of phrase; around this time a visiting British journalist (Sir Arthur Gibbs), asked him what was the meaning of these strange words 'Sinn Fein'; the answer he gave was 'Vengeance, bejasus, vengeance.' Paudie was elected a member of the First Dail and was imprisoned again for a seditious speech; he supported the Treaty, and after Independence was appointed deputy governor of Mountjoy Jail. It is said that he found the job distasteful, and in the 1920's he moved to the Seanad as assistant Clerk. Many years later as one of the four surviving members of the First Dail, he was asked for his memories of the Civil War. 'Ah,' he said 'when they shot Liam Mellows that broke my heart,' (cf. Seamus O'Neill, 'The Man who was Sinn Fein,' Irish Press 27.9.1973). A superb collection, attractively mounted and preserved, commemorating one of the central and best-loved figures of the Independent Movement, before and after 1916. (1)
COLLOONEY PRESENTATION CUPA GEORGE III IRISH SILVER AND SILVER-GILT TWO-HANDLED PRESENTATION CUP AND COVER TO ‘THE HEROES OF COLLOONEY’ - COLONEL CHARLES VEREKER AND THE LIMERICK CITY MILITIA BY THE LIMERICK CORPORATION AS AN EXPRESSION OF GRATITUDE FOR THEIR BRAVERY AT THE BATTLE OF COLLOONEY,Dublin 1802, makers mark probably that of James Scott, The urn shaped body with gilded interior and domed lid surmounted with classical urn finial, applied with reeded parcel gilt handles, the body engraved with inscription to either side, between a band of bright-cut engraved fruiting vines and a row of acanthus leaves, the first inscription surmounted with a gilt Limerick Militia Crest and ribbon inscribed with the battle date ‘5TH SEP. 1798’, the other surmounted by a gilt Coat of Arms of the City of Limerick, the inscription reads:‘The Grateful Corporation and Citizens ofLIMERICKTo the Heroes of ColooneyLet the Proud Citys Voice in ExultationTell the Earth and HeavensTHESE ARE HER SONS’and further inscribed:Dear to the MusesShall their deeds inspireWhatever Offerings, Genuis, Science, ArtCan dedicate to VirtueTO TRANSMITOn the Enlivened Canvass, Marble, Brass,In Wisdoms Volume, in the Poets Song,In every Tongue, thro Every Age and ClimeTheir Glorious Memoryand IMMORTAL WORTH(The cup c.69.5ozs). 46cm highTogether with an associated silver plated and gilt stand, by Elkington & Co. (72cm high with stand) applied with the crest of the City of Limerick.The inscription on the cup corresponds to the inscription on each of the medals presented to the members of the Militia. This cup and stand came into the posession of the Viscount Gort, probably on the disbandment of the Limerick Militia.
A RARE GEORGE III IRISH VOLUNTEERS PRESENTATION SABRE TO COLONEL CHARLES VEREKER, THE 'HERO OF COLLOONEY' awarded by the Grateful Citizens and Corporation of Limerick for his defeat of French Troops under the command of General Humbert at the Battle of Collooney 5th September 1798.The 1803 Patton Sabre by Rundell, Bridge & Rundell with a Solingen blade by J.J. Runkel, blue and gilt with military trophies, the silver gilt stirrup hilt in the form of an entwined snake with a lion mask pommel, the grip moulded in low relief depicting the labours of Hercules within leaf garlands, the metal scabbard etched and decorated with applied military trophies, one with the engraved arms of the City of Limerick and the reverse inscribed ‘The Grateful Corporation and Citizens if Limerick to the Hero of Collooney’.The hallmarks London 1803, makers mark of Richard Teed (1757-1816) who was active in London from 1784 until his death in 1816 and is known as a sword maker, jeweller and supplier. He was a prolific maker and he is most famous for his production of the Lloyds Patriotic Fund swords, a commission he won shortly after the Fund’s inauguration in 1804.
A SILVER PATRICK PEARSE COMMEMORATIVE DISH, Dublin 1979, makers mark of George & Desmond Bellew, of lobed circular form, with inscription to the raised central reserve the fools, the fool, the fools, they have left us, our Fenian dead, Padraic Mac Piaras 1879 - 1979, with signed Certificate of Authenticity from George Bellew & Sons Ltd (c.16.5ozs). 25cm diameter
IRISH INDEPENDENT EASTER COLLECTION 1916-1991 - UNIQUE GOLD MEDALLIONS. A set of seven commemorative gold medallions produced by the Irish Independent for the 75th Anniversary of the Easter Rising. Each eighteen carot gold, hallmarked and bearing the head and dates of one of the signatories of the 1916 Proclamation on the front and all with the G.P.O and dates 1916-1991 on reverse, diam. 1.5 ins. In fine condition and in the original box.The Irish Independent produced a limited number of 500 silver sets and then held a silent auction for a unique set made from gold. This is the unique set.
AN IRISH SILVER GILT AND CONNEMARA MARBLE GROUP, Dublin 1966, sword of light mark, formed as a Celtic sword balanced on the green stone plinth applied with a rectangular panel to one side, engraved with simulated signatures of the Irish delegation, the opposing side applied with engraved 1916-1966, with portrait medallion depicting de Valera, on outset fossil marble base. 20cm wide
A CASED PAIR OF ENGRAVED SILVER PORTRAIT PANELS, Dublin 1973, commemorative torc mark depictingi) Charles Stewarrt Parnell and engraved with quote 'No man has a right to fix the boundary to the march of a nation' and titled versoii)Eamon de Valera, engraved with title versoEach panel 15.2 x 10cm, c.8ozs
A PADRAIC MAC PIARAIS COMMEMORATIVE SILVER MEDAL, Dublin 1979, makers mark of Jewellery & Metal Manufacturing Co. Ltd, the obverse with a relief portrait of Pearse, the reverse with a quotation 'I have turned my face to this road before me, to the deed that I see and the death I shall die', on silver chain.
POSTAL HISTORYAn album containing a good collection of British postage stamps, mostly in blocks, including British Empire Exhibition 1924, Silver Jubilee 1935, Postal Union Congress 1929, etc.Provenance: Collection of Lt. Col. J.C.W. Madden, who commanded a battalion of the Irish Fusiliers in Dublin during 1916.
MARIO GIACOMELLI (1925-2000) Dalla serie "Presa di coscienza sulla natura" 1954-2000 stampa ai sali d'argento vintage30x40 cm firmata in basso a destrasul retro: timbro dello Studio Zelig, SenigalliaFrom the series "Presa di coscienza sulla natura" 1954-2000 vintage silver print11,81x15,74 insigned lower righton the reverse: stamp of Studio Zelig, Senigallia
- Totally original and unrestored - One of only 21 made in 1930 - Still retaining the original sidecar with which it left the factory. - Built to special order and factory build record supplied with the machine. The Brough Motorcycle marque will be forever associated with T.E. Lawrence, known as 'Lawrence of Arabia' who bought one of the first SS100s in 1925 having previously owned three Brough SS80s. The crash that would end his life came while riding another SS100, on a narrow road near his cottage in 1935. SS100 motorcycles with JAP engines were advertised by Brough as the 'Rolls Royce of Motorcycles'. All bikes had a guarantee that they were capable of 100 mph (160 km/h). The current world record for a Brough Superior SS100 is £315,000. George Beale, Director of H&H Classic Motorcycles, says: "The fact that this magnificent motorcycle is unrestored only adds to its attractiveness for specialist collectors who might decide to restore or, indeed leave it in its present good condition much as it left the factory 86 years ago. It has been owned by just four previous owners, the last, the current vendor, Frank Solano has loved and used it on many rallies for the past 26 years." A total of 283 SS 100 models were produced from 1925 to 1934 and only 131 are known to have survived. Only 21 SS100 models were produced in 1930 and it is possible that this is the only motorcycle to have actually left the works with a sidecar fitted .The build card indicates that this machine was made to order and lists all the non standard items which were to be fitted. The Brough, Registration number TV 2003 has a Bentley and Draper spring type frame, number S 1017 with a J.A.P overhead valve 'V' twin 994cc engine - number JTO/W 91700 /SC. The bike is fitted with a 4-speed gearbox rather than the standard 3-speed item. According to the Brough Club the gearbox number indicates that this would have been fitted in 1933 and more than likely at the Brough factory.Normally sidecars were fitted to the SS80 models which used a more sedate side valve engine rather than the sportier SS 100 overhead valve model. The sidecar is a Cruiser model fitted with a special sprung frame which was introduced in 1928. The earlier rigid frame ones caused handling problems when fitted to the Bentley and Draper framed machines. Owner, Frank Solano, says: "I have owned TV2003 for a very long time and have travelled many mile with this bike to Austria, Switzerland, Germany, Italy, Spain, Norway, Sweden and Portugal on very many Brough rallies as well as all the annual rallies of the Brough club. As President of the club for a short while I was very active with this bike. I cannot recall how many miles I have done on the bike but I do remember all the enjoyment my wife Luise and I have had with it, as well as my grandson Derek. I liked the bike to the point of having a solid silver model created so I will very never forget her." Most of the ownership history of the motorcycle and sidecar is known. It left the factory on April 14th 1930 and was purchased by Mr H. J. Davies. It was then returned to the factory and re-sold to Mr H. Walker on 24th January 1931. Then there is a gap in its history until it was bought by Mr B. Clarke in 1979. It then went to Mr John Deacon in 1985 and the present owner acquired it in August 1990. It is in good original running condition and has never been restored. The original build card, which is held by the Brough Club (a copy of which will be supplied with the bike), shows in bold type the changes that were made when it was returned to the factory before being sold to Mr Walker. These included the fitting of a twistgrip throttle control to replace the lever type.
- Originally supplied to Charlie Freeman Motors of Essington Derbyshire in May 1961 - The chassis number is not clearly visible but may be from a 350 machine, of course 500 and 350 frames are exactly the same - Originally restored 25 years ago - Ridden at Brands Hatch in 1990 by Mike Colin, then Vice Chairman of the Classic Racing Motorcycle Club - He also rode the bike in the Isle of Man in 1991 and won a silver replica - Reputed to be looked after by Ray Petty for both John Cooper and Derek Minter - The cylinder head is a Ray Petty twin spark modification and is stamped 'Derek' - Now fitted with a single spark magneto but the Bosch twin spark one stamped 'John Cooper' is supplied with the bike - An invoice from George Beale Motorcycles in 2007 shows that the original 19" rims have been fitted along with new 'triangular' tyres and tubes - At the same time the cylinder head was re-conditioned, engine overhauled and checked all was OK - The bike has been stored in a heated private museum since then
A silver necklace, in a curved panel shaped link design, detailed 950, a collar necklace, in a twin section form, detailed EXICN 925, with a sprung hinge and a bangle, in a matching twin section design, detailed EXICN 925, with a sprung hinge, combined gross weight 169 gms.
A gold and diamond set three stone ring, a 22ct gold wedding ring, three further rings, a 9ct gold heart shaped pendant locket, a circular pendant locket, a 9ct gold charm of Blackpool Tower, a pair of garnet and half pearl set cluster earstuds, a gold bangle (damaged), a branch coral necklace, a lady's silver cased wristwatch, import mark London 1924 and eight further items of mostly silver jewellery.
A lady's 9ct white gold Mathey-Tissot bracelet wristwatch, a lady's gilt metal Rotary bracelet wristwatch, a lady's 9ct white gold Bueche-Girod bracelet wristwatch, with a pouch and a box, another lady's wristwatch, a gentleman's silver cased, openfaced pocket watch, London 1879, a gentleman's gilt metal cased, keyless wind, hunting cased Waltham pocket watch, a lady's silver cased, openfaced fob watch and a gentleman's watch chain, fitted with an enamelled N.U.R fob medal.
A gold pendant cross, detailed 9 CT, a 9ct gold smaller pendant cross, a silver pendant cross, a pique tortoiseshell cross, with inlaid decoration, a hexagonal slide action pencil, with engraved decoration, a circular small pendant locket, detailed 9 CT and a pair of lorgnettes, fitted to a chain, with a slip case.
A gentleman's 9ct gold circular cased Vertex Revue wristwatch, a gentleman's silver cased, cushion shaped wristwatch, import mark Glasgow 1931, on an expanding metal bracelet, two further gentlemen's wristwatches, a gold and diamond set single stone signet style ring, detailed 9 CT, a gold wedding ring, a quantity of silver and gold jewellery, including various pairs of earrings, pendants with neckchains, a signet ring and a silver fob medal, a silver and enamelled rectangular cigarette case with a Navy crown motif, Birmingham 1934, a silver cylindrical case, with floral engraved decoration, four Bank of England and one National Commercial Bank of Scotland Limited one pound notes and a half crown 1931.
A 9ct gold and amethyst set seven stone cluster ring, a silver gilt, emerald and opal set oval cluster ring, three further rings, a chalcedony set pendant fob seal, a gold and mauve gem set pendant, with a neckchain, a lady's silver cased, keyless wind, openfaced fob watch, with a silver curb link watch Albert chain and a silver fob medal, three brooches, two bracelets, two bangles, two enamelled studs, a heart shaped pendant with a neckchain and a cloisonne bead necklace.
A Tiffany & Co, New York circular link silver bracelet, with a pendant heart shaped charm, initial engraved T.D.W, on a bar and circular link clasp, detailed Tiffany & Co. AG 925, with a blue pouch and a blue box, a 9ct gold bangle, pierced with heart shaped motifs, a pair of gold earrings, with pierced decoration, detailed 585, another pair of earrings, one cultured pearl earstud, a gold and colourless gem set ring and a 9ct gold and colourless gem set five stone ring.
A gold and bloodstone set signet ring, detailed 585, ring size R, a 9ct gold decorated wedding ring, a 9ct gold ring mounted with a rectangular lapis lazuli and a silver mounted niello decorated oval dress ring, detailed Siam Sterling and a gilt metal fronted and steel backed Raymond Weil square cased wristwatch, on a black leather strap.
A pair of gold earclips, each in a cast and pierced design, a pair of 9ct gold and cultured pearl earclips, a pair of gold pendant earrings, with oval gold drops and with base metal screw fittings to the tops, a 9ct gold pendant locket, with engraved decoration, Birmingham 1904, a silver oval hinged bangle, with scroll engraved decoration, Birmingham 1945 and two costume necklaces.
A freshwater pearl and pale green gemstone set pendant, decorated with vine leaves and bunches of grapes, in the Arts and Crafts taste, a silver and black enamelled brooch, detailed In Memoriam Victoria Queen & Empress, two gem set Scottish style brooches, six further brooches and a small folding miniature album, enclosing photographic views of Paris.
A lady's gold cased, openfaced fob watch (damaged), a gold mounted oval pendant locket, detailed 9 CT, glazed with photographs, a gold back and front oval pendant locket, a gold circular link neckchain, with a base metal clasp, three silver fob medals, a green enamelled bracelet, the links formed as shamrocks, a green enamelled and silver pendant cross, a brooch designed as a leaf and a pendant designed as a horse's head within a horseshoe, with a silver neckchain, on a boltring clasp.
Silver and other jewellery, comprising; a stick pin, formed as a claw holding a cat's eye, two filigree bracelets, a cultured pearl brooch, three further brooches, a cabochon amethyst and colourless gem set oval cluster ring, three pendants, two neckchains, a pale blue enamelled hinged bangle, a silver oval hinged bangle and a base metal money clip, with a U.S.A Morgan dollar 1884, (14).
A brass cased repeating carriage clock with an alarm, the enamelled dial with black Roman hour numerals, outer Arabic minute numerals and with a subsidiary alarm dial to twelve o'clock (the carrying handle lacking), a gentleman's gilt metal cased, keyless wind hunting cased Waltham pocket watch, a gentleman's silver cased key wind openfaced pocket watch, import mark London 1919, a lady's silver cased key wind openfaced fob watch, London 1882 and two base metal cased key less wind openfaced Goliath watches.
A pair of silver plated sheet metal wall lights, possibly Anglo-Dutch, circa 1870, with hallmark type stamps and engraved to the rear 'Uphold Hall' with further engraved numbers, relief cast with classical figures within a shell scroll border issuing a swan neck arm (40cm high) and a larger similar pair engraved 'C W 1217' to the rear (4). Illustrated
A Japanese miniature inlaid chest of drawers by the Komai company of Kyoto, 20th century, comprising of two short and two long drawers, decorated in silver and gilt nunomezogan on the front with Mount Fuji, birds and flowers, the top with a ho-ho bird, the sides and back decorated with aoi mon against a ground of paulownia leaves, signed in gilt, 5cm. high x 5cm. wide. Illustrated
A Japanese lacquer and mixed metal rectangular tea caddy, Meiji period, the exterior decorated in gold and red lacquer with river landscapes, applied in shakudo, gilt-bronze and silver, with workers in fields including an oxen pulling a plough and figures in a paddy field, the interior fitted with two canisters with sliding lids, 24cm. wide. Illustrated
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