A LARGE LINEN FLAG
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A LARGE LINEN FLAG

POSSIBLY IRISH, 19TH CENTURY

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A LARGE LINEN FLAG
POSSIBLY IRISH, 19TH CENTURY
Painted with a running greyhound and with the motto 'CELER - ATQUE - FIDELIS' (Swift and Faithful)
92 x 120 in. (234 x 305 cm.) approx
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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 15% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis. This lot will be removed to an off-site warehouse at the close of business on the day of sale - 2 weeks free storage

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Lot Essay

The crest was used by the Irish families of Drury, Cave, Lefanu and Keefe and possibly relates to greyhound training.

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