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Prayer Book and War Medal

  • 10-09-2009 7:52pm
    #1
    nad25
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18 ✭


    Hey all,

    I have a small prayer book which was owned by my great grandfather. He was involved in the Rising and was imprisoned with Eamon de Valera in England (I'm not sure which prison).

    The book is signed by a few people, including de Valera and it is in quite good nick. (I've done a bit of research and yes, it is a legitimate signature)

    Anyone know where I could get it valued?

    I also have a War of Independence Medal owned by my other great grandfather. It's doesn't have a Comrac bar on it but is still in the presentation box. I would like to get that valued also.

    Any ideas?


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  • #2
    DublinWriter
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,559 ✭✭✭DublinWriter


    Adam's auctioneers in Dublin have had a number of auctions in the last five years with rare 1916 memorabilia such as yours. I'd suggest you contact them.


  • #3
    citizen_p
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,494 ✭✭✭citizen_p


    worth a couple of thousand.
    and the prayer book probly more so.
    any chance of a pic?


  • #4
    nad25
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18 ✭nad25


    I hope I have done this correctly!

    Attached a few pictures for your viewing pleasure!


  • #5
    Dr Strange
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,427 ✭✭✭Dr Strange


    Nice, thanks for posting! The medal is great with the original case. :)


  • #6
    Blade
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Music Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 4,499 Mod ✭✭✭✭Blade


    Very nice! No harm getting a valuation now but it might be best to wait until the economy picks up before selling it.


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  • #7
    Morlar
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,273 ✭✭✭Morlar


    I think holding off on the sale for a couple of years if at all possible would be a good idea.

    If you had any original period photos of your great grandfather(s) they would also be of interest to collectors and increase the value of these items too.

    PS if you can post up a clearer picture of the prayer book it might be possible to make out the other signatures.


  • #8
    nad25
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18 ✭nad25


    That's a good idea! Come to think of it, there may be a photograph of my great grandfather who owned the prayer book around somewhere. I will have to enquire about that.


  • #9
    R.Dub.Fusilier
    Closed Accounts Posts: 588 ✭✭✭R.Dub.Fusilier


    nad25 wrote: »
    Hey all,

    I have a small prayer book which was owned by my great grandfather. He was involved in the Rising and was imprisoned with Eamon de Valera in England (I'm not sure which prison).

    The book is signed by a few people, including de Valera and it is in quite good nick. (I've done a bit of research and yes, it is a legitimate signature)

    Anyone know where I could get it valued?

    I also have a War of Independence Medal owned by my other great grandfather. It's doesn't have a Comrac bar on it but is still in the presentation box. I would like to get that valued also.

    Any ideas?

    sorry but i don't want to be a pain, or cause you any offence , but i would not part with either items if they were mine . the history and the family would be too much to part with.


  • #10
    nad25
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18 ✭nad25


    R.Dub.Fusilier wrote: »
    sorry but i don't want to be a pain, or cause you any offence , but i would not part with either items if they were mine . the history and the family would be too much to part with.
    I understand exactly what you are saying here. I can honestly say that I probably won't ever part with them. However, it would be nice to know how much they are thought to be worth.


  • #11
    DublinWriter
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,559 ✭✭✭DublinWriter


    nad25 wrote: »
    I understand exactly what you are saying here. I can honestly say that I probably won't ever part with them. However, it would be nice to know how much they are thought to be worth.
    I really would be getting those valued ASAP for insurance purposes.


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  • #12
    nad25
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18 ✭nad25


    Correction ... spoke to my grandmother over the weekend ... my great grandfather was in Kilmainham Jail when the prayer book was signed - not England as I had already thought.


  • #13
    danpatjoe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 436 ✭✭danpatjoe


    Hello,

    That is a fantastic grouping!

    Just one question.... has the WOI medal ever been repaired?
    I have never seen one with the small ring at the top in that position unless it is the 'comrac' version. On the standard version, as yours is, the ring was soldered from front to back, so that the jump ring would not be twisted as it appears in your picture.

    Would it be possible to see any closer pictures of this area both front and back?


  • #14
    nad25
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18 ✭nad25


    danpatjoe wrote: »

    Would it be possible to see any closer pictures of this area both front and back?

    Ask and you shall receive!

    I would never have even noticed that but yeah I think you are right.

    Just had a look on a website and it does look like there has been a bit of soldering going on. Also the ribbon has been tied to the suspension although the website says that this would not have been the case.

    One of a kind or what!?!?

    Methinks my great granddaddy didn't look after his things!


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