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LOT 1460
Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
IRISH O'CONNELL BRONZE SUPPORTERS' BADGE CENTRE
18TH CENTURY A.D.
7 7/8 in. (0.58 grams, 20 mm).
18TH CENTURY A.D.
7 7/8 in. (0.58 grams, 20 mm).
Sheet-bronze, stamped with bust of Daniel O'Connell with surrounding legend: 'D OCONNELL ESQ / REM[BR] 30 MAY 1844'. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
Found near Wigan, Lancashire, UK, circa 2006.
Property of a Stowmarket, UK, gentleman.
FOOTNOTES:
O'Connell campaigned for the rights of Irish Catholics and for Irish independence from the United Kingdom. He was convicted of seditious conspiracy early in 1844 but this was reversed by the House of Lords later the same year.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
