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Silver from the Collection of Jimmy Weldon

22 AN IRISH SILVER DISH RING, DUBLIN 1922,

mark of T.Weir and Sons, the pierced waisted body with repoussé and engraved ornithological studies depicting swan,

hawk, pheasant, etc. various architectural studies also to a background of fruiting fines and leafy acorns and other fruit,

each scene divided by scrolling columns set with pierced and engraved flower heads, one column containing a vacant

central circular reserve, (c.466.5g). 10.5cm high, 20cm diameter

€ 800 - 1,200

1922:On 10th January 1922 Arthur Griffith is elected President of the Provisional Irish governement.Michael Collins beomes Minister

for Finance.