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177 AN IRISH COMMEMORATIVE ‘DE VALERA’ PLATE, DUBLIN 1973,

mark of Royal Irish Silver Co., limited edition 144/2500, with

dedication to Doctor B.Alton, (c.559.8g). 28cm diameter

€ 200 - 300

1973:The U.S.involvement in theVietnamWar ends with the signing of

the Paris Peace Accords.

176 A CONTINENTAL WHITE METAL AND MOTHER OF PEARL FLAT OVAL SNUFF BOX,

mid 18th century, apparently unmarked, the hinged lid carved and embossed with the figure of a fashionable lady to a border of

geometric designs. 8 x 6cm

€ 200 - 300

1853: The Great Industrial Exhibition held in Dublin and promoted byWilliam Dargan opens on May 12th and is the largest international

event to be held in Ireland to this point.