Historical and Art Medals, Numismatic Books

Dublin, Aonac Tailteann [Tailtean Games], a silver-gilt award medal, unsigned [by O. Sheppard], bust of Queen Tailte to left, wearing head-band and veil, rev. Celtic strapwork circlet bearing the arms of the four provinces of Ireland, centre named (Golf, F. Blake, 1924), hallmarked pq&co Dublin 1924, 51mm (Went, Heritage 115; cf. DNW 68, 1467). Extremely fine; in red fitted case by the Jewellery & Metal Mfg. Co of Ireland Ltd, 37 Lower Kevin street, Dublin (£70-90)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Irish Medals in Gold and Silver from the Collection of James Spencer.

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