Fonsie Mealy Auctioneers Rare Books & Collectors' Sale December 9th & 10th, 2020

94 IMPERFECTIONS NOT STATED info@fonsiemealy.ie fm 519 1897 All-Ireland Hurling Championship Medal: G.A.A. 1897 [Co. Kilkenny] An attractive and unusual silver Medal of pierced and etched design, the obverse with central rose gold and monogram, the reverse inscribed “Won at Ballycallan 3/10/97 (1897)”hallmarked. (1) * The All-Ireland Championship of 1897 took place between Tipperary (Kilfane) and Kilkenny (Tullaroan) with Tipperary prevailing as winner. This Medal was the Provincial Medal won by Kilkenny (Tullaroan) for the same championship. € 700 - 900 519A A Relic of G.A.A. History G.A.A.: Memorabilia, Croke Park [1914] A cast iron Turnstile, by Ellison & Co., Manchester, painted green with maker’s stamp, the main body with shaped and cylindrical uprights, and rotating centre, now converted, with demi-lune wooden top, as is, w.a.f. (1) Provenance: Removed in the 1950’s from Croke Park during renovation work and preserved until recently sold. A true relic from the Holy Ground of G.A.A. and Irish Sport, Croke Park. This Turnstile would have been witness to many thousands of supporters arriving from all corners of the country, most with hopes and aspirations for their home county. It was there during the rudimentary stages of the G.A.A., and stood fi rm during that infamous event in Irish history, “Bloody Sunday.” A relic of the First Importance for G.A.A. and Irish History Collectors. € 1200 - 1800 520A G.A.A.: Croke Park: A wooden framed Spectators Bench with wrought iron ends, with number plaques, worn, with remnants of paint, as is, w.a.f. (1) € 400 / 600 Provenance: Removed during restoration of Croke Park, salvaged by the present vendor. 521A G.A.A.: [1884 - 1934], a rare 1934 G.A.A. Golden Jubilee - Committee Lapel Badge, with brass shaped capital over printed lapel coloured green, white and gold, made at 181 Grand St., N.Y. Scarce. (1) € 40 - 60