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Auction archive: Lot number 1035

The Holy Grail for Hurlers G.A.A.: Lia...

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€0
Price realised:
€9,000
ca. US$10,154
Auction archive: Lot number 1035

The Holy Grail for Hurlers G.A.A.: Lia...

Estimate
€0
Price realised:
€9,000
ca. US$10,154
Beschreibung:

The Holy Grail for Hurlers G.A.A.: Liam Mc Carthy Cup: An exact full-size replica in silver plate of the Liam McCarthy Cup, presented to the Gaelic Athletic Association in 1922 as a perpetual trophy for the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship. Height approx. 13 ins (33cms), diam. approx. 9 ins (23cms), an exact facsimile in all respects except the use of silver plate (the original is in solid silver). In very good condition. Liam McCarthy [1853-1928] was born in London to Irish parents – his mother was from Limerick and his father from Cork. It is said that Irish was the first language of his home. As a young man he was a keen sportsman and hurler, and often hurled on Clapham Common. A successful businessman, he became treasurer and president of the GAA’s London County Board, and vice president of the Gaelic League. In 1922 he offered to commission a trophy for presentation annually to the winners of the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship. It was made by Edmund Johnson Jewellers of Grafton Street, Dublin, on the model of an ancient drinking cup or mether. The original trophy is now in the GAA Museum. In 1991 it was replaced by a facsimile for annual presentation. The trophy was first won by Limerick in 1923. Ten different counties have held the cup; by 2019 Kilkenny had won it 29 times. Provenance: Commissioned by a Private Irish Collector in the 1980's. *Modelled on an ancient drinking vessel, known as a mether, the Liam MacCarthy Cup was wrought by Edmund Johnson Jewellers of Grafton Street, Dublin and cost £50. The original Liam MacCarthy Cup was first won by Limerick in 1923. This was actually for the 1921 championship, which was delayed due to unrest in Ireland.

Auction archive: Lot number 1035
Auction:
Datum:
8 Dec 2021
Auction house:
Fonsie Mealys Auctioneers
The Old Cinema, Chatsworth Street.
R95 XV05 Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny
Ireland
info@fonsiemealy.ie
+353 (0)56 4441229
+353 (0)56 4441627
Beschreibung:

The Holy Grail for Hurlers G.A.A.: Liam Mc Carthy Cup: An exact full-size replica in silver plate of the Liam McCarthy Cup, presented to the Gaelic Athletic Association in 1922 as a perpetual trophy for the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship. Height approx. 13 ins (33cms), diam. approx. 9 ins (23cms), an exact facsimile in all respects except the use of silver plate (the original is in solid silver). In very good condition. Liam McCarthy [1853-1928] was born in London to Irish parents – his mother was from Limerick and his father from Cork. It is said that Irish was the first language of his home. As a young man he was a keen sportsman and hurler, and often hurled on Clapham Common. A successful businessman, he became treasurer and president of the GAA’s London County Board, and vice president of the Gaelic League. In 1922 he offered to commission a trophy for presentation annually to the winners of the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship. It was made by Edmund Johnson Jewellers of Grafton Street, Dublin, on the model of an ancient drinking cup or mether. The original trophy is now in the GAA Museum. In 1991 it was replaced by a facsimile for annual presentation. The trophy was first won by Limerick in 1923. Ten different counties have held the cup; by 2019 Kilkenny had won it 29 times. Provenance: Commissioned by a Private Irish Collector in the 1980's. *Modelled on an ancient drinking vessel, known as a mether, the Liam MacCarthy Cup was wrought by Edmund Johnson Jewellers of Grafton Street, Dublin and cost £50. The original Liam MacCarthy Cup was first won by Limerick in 1923. This was actually for the 1921 championship, which was delayed due to unrest in Ireland.

Auction archive: Lot number 1035
Auction:
Datum:
8 Dec 2021
Auction house:
Fonsie Mealys Auctioneers
The Old Cinema, Chatsworth Street.
R95 XV05 Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny
Ireland
info@fonsiemealy.ie
+353 (0)56 4441229
+353 (0)56 4441627
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