History, Literature & Collectibles

Lot 1

Ardagh Chalice - a silver replica by Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Company, London

Medium: silver and enamel Size: 18 by 19cm., 7 by 7.5in. Estimate: €3,000 Price Realised: €3,200

Lot 2

The Columba Chalice - Limited edition by Mason's Ironstone

Medium: china, gilded and painted Size: 38 by 20cm., 15 by 8in. Estimate: €500 Price Realised: €500

Lot 3

1555 (22 January) Rare early document signed by James Fitzgerald, Earl of Desmond, concerning an adultery charge

Medium: parchment, manuscript, single sheet Size: 28 by 41cm., 11 by 16in. Estimate: €800 Price Realised: €470

Lot 4

1631. Brutum Fulmen... The Bull of Pope Pius V Concerning Damnation, Excommunication and Deposition of Queen Elizabeth etc.

Medium: quarter calf, marbled boards, pp 294 plus contents Size: 23 by 18cm., 9.25 by 7.25in. Estimate: €200 Price Realised: €100

Lot 5

1655. A Cromwellian Soldier sells his grant of land in Ireland.

Medium: Manuscript Size: 41 by 29cm., 16 by 11.2 5in. Estimate: €300 Price Realised: €350

Lot 6

17th Century Map of the Southern Half of Ireland. " Hibernia Pars Australis "

Medium: recess printed Size: 34 by 47cm., 13.5 by 18.5in. Estimate: €200 Result: Not Sold

Lot 7

1665. Map of Ruthenia ("Russie Noire") and 1734 Map of Sardinia

Medium: recess printed, partially coloured Size: 44 by 51cm., 17.5 by 20in. Estimate: €100 Price Realised: €90

Lot 8

Calendar of State Papers relating to Ireland preserved in the Public Record Office 1625-1670

Medium: original blue cloth, gilt titles, five volumes Size: 27 by 18cm., 10.7 5 by 7.25in. Estimate: €200 Price Realised: €320

Lot 9

THE ANNALS OF ULSTER

Medium: quarter roan, original boards, four volumes Size: 26 by 17cm., 10.2 5 by 6.5in. Estimate: €300 Price Realised: €220

Lot 10

[1690] "The Famous Battle of the Boyne..." An 18th Century Engraving

Medium: print Size: 32 by 22cm., 12.7 5 by 8.5in. Estimate: €100 Price Realised: €100

Lot 11

1691 Sir William Petty's Map of Ireland

Medium: recess printed, two sheets joined Size: 47 by 55cm., 18.5 by 21.5in. Estimate: €200 Price Realised: €220

Lot 12

1704. The "Beresford Ghost Story"

Medium: manuscript, pencil, pp 40 Size: 25 by 21cm., 10 by 8.25in. Estimate: €150 Price Realised: €200

Lot 13

18th Century German made Shrine in the form of a monstrance

Medium: silver gilt, glass and rock crystal Size: 32 by 9cm., 12.5 by 3.5in. Estimate: €1,500 Price Realised: €1,400

Lot 14

1770 (25 April) letter from the Bishop of Ossory, at Kilkenny to Dr. John Taylor, London

Medium: manuscript, pp 3 plus address panel Size: 31 by 20cm., 12.2 5 by 8in. Estimate: €100 Price Realised: €280

Lot 15

1772. Map of Ireland and Britain by G. de L'Isle, Paris, after Speed, Pont and Petty.

Medium: recess printed Size: 46 by 61cm., 18.2 5 by 24in. Estimate: €150 Price Realised: €190