Furniture, Works of Art, Arms & Armour - 7th October 2015

Lot 574

An Irish presentation shillelagh

Estimate £500 - £600

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Description

An Irish presentation shillelagh, shaped from oak or blackthorn, with carved relief decoration 'FROM THE GREEN ISLE,' a harp, 'BEGORRA' and two shamrocks, with a pierced hole for attachment, with a silver plaque inscribed 'TO E. BEVIN. AS A TOKEN OF "LOVE" ESTEEM AND AFFECTION FROM THE IRISH MEMBERS 1934,' 61.5cm long, on a stand. (2)

Provenance:

Ernest Bevin (1881 - 1951) British Statesman, a gift from the Irish Trades Union Members, 1934,