Auction Catalogue

11 March 2020

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Irish Coins & Historical Medals

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Lot

№ 451

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11 March 2020

Hammer Price:
£1,000

Irish Rifle ASSOCIATION, 1898, gold sHIELD, by West & Son, Dublin, awarded to Frederick W. Henry, an engraved shield set in a circular border with Celtic ropework design and semi-precious stone at the four points, 48mm. Brooch mounted for wearing, in velvet-lined black leather case of issue, with maker’s address on inside lid, a magnificent piece, as made
£400-£500

Provenance: Bt D. Fearon March 2007