Adam's THE LIBRARY COLLECTION 1st May 2024

27 www.adams.ie The Library Collection | 1 st May 2024 37* A WALKING CANE, 19TH CENTURY with a plain ivory handle and silver collar, Birmingham, mark J H, date letter rubbed, with chased foliate decoration and inscription: ‘Presented to Mr. W. Renwick by a few Preston Friends, Sept. 4th 1890’. 90.5cm long € 80 - 120 38* A VICTORIAN UMBRELLA WITH IVORY CARVED HANDLE, the handle carved with vine leaves and inscription ‘Louise July 27 1889’, with gold top stamped Birmingham 1889, 18ct, mark W.B. 95.5cm long € 250 - 400 39* A TORTOISESHELL AND MOTHER OF PEARL CARD BOX, with inlaid mother of pearl floral decoration. 10.5cm high, 8cm wide € 80 - 120 40* A MOTHER OF PEARL CARD CASE with engraved floral design, applied metal work. 10.5 x 8cm € 80 - 120 41 AN IVORY BOX,* of rectangular form, depicting six figures practicing gunnery. Includes an inscription: ‘Gunnery Practice Between Decks on the HMS Donegal’. 10.5 x 6 x 2.5cm € 80 - 120