Captain Michael William O'Reilly[1916]: A unique and unusual...

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€700 - €900

Captain Michael William O'Reilly

[1916]: A unique and unusual set of carved bone Rosary Beads, with chain link, the crucifix inscribed "Easter" - 1916 S.S.S." possibly made during O'Reilly's time of internment in England following his arrest for his participation in the Easter Rising 1916, as an artefact, w.a.f. (1)

* A truly evocative and poignant memento of the period.

Provenance: Given by Captain Michael William O'Reilly before his death to a colleague in New Ireland Assurance, Following his colleagues passing and the subsequent closure of New Ireland Assurance, the associated items were rescued by the present vendor.