1890 GAA Medal

SlimCi

Hi, I have posted this on antiques and collectables but have not had any replies so far. Just wondering if anyone would have any idea of the value of this medal from 1890 Geraldines Tournament (Dublin) its sterling silver hallmarked Johnson of Dublin and engraved with my grandfathers name on the back.

Alias G

I have no idea so this is purely conjecture, but there was a club known as Cabinteely Geraldines who were runners-up in the Dublin County Championship in 1890. The club still exist today as a junior club now known as Geraldines Patrick Morans.

SlimCi

Yes thank you I have since found that out and have been in contact with the club. Apparently they regularly had tournaments where outside teams could play and this medal was won there. I have since found out from an auction house that this medal has quite a decent value. Thanks for taking the time to reply.

GAAman

SlimCi wrote: »

I have since found out from an auction house that this medal has quite a decent value.

Ah you cant do that! Tell us how much it is valued at

eigrod

If you haven't already, it might be worth getting in touch with these guys to explore your options :

http://www.crokepark.ie/gaa-museum/about/contacts

GAA Museum
Cusack Stand, St. Joseph’s Avenue, Croke Park, Dublin 3
Phone: +353 (0)1 819 2323
Fax: +353 (0)1 819 2324
Email: gaamuseum@crokepark.ie

Mark Dorman, Museum Director
Email: gaamuseum@crokepark.ie

Joanne Clarke, Curator
Email: gaamuseum@crokepark.ie

Mark Reynolds, Archivist
Email: gaaarchive@crokepark.ie

Maria Gorman, Bookings Administrator
Email: tours@crokepark.ie

GAAman

eigrod wrote: »

If you haven't already, it might be worth getting in touch with these guys to explore your options :

http://www.crokepark.ie/gaa-museum/about/contacts

Mark Dorman would be your port of call there, but i would say only if you were planning on donating the medal to them

SlimCi

Whites recommended to put it in auction at 1,000 but still debating with myself. Nosey devil lol:D

DARK-KNIGHT

If all you can get for that medal is 1000 don't sell it apart from the huge family sentimental value it really is a work of art, it's beautifully crafted

GAAman

SlimCi wrote: »

Whites recommended to put it in auction at 1,000 but still debating with myself. Nosey devil lol:D

DARK-KNIGHT wrote: »

If all you can get for that medal is 1000 don't sell it apart from the huge family sentimental value it really is a work of art, it's beautifully crafted

Have to agree, unless they said a reserve of a grand. In which case you might get more, i would look into it a bit more maybe even contact croke park and seek their advice

SlimCi

Thanks guys, appreciate the advice, had thought it was a fairly low valuation considering age, maker and sterling silver. Has no real sentimental value for me as it was my grandfathers and I never knew him and the medal was almost thrown out when his last daughter died. May hold onto it for my son though, would be a nice thing to pass on to him.

useeme

SlimCi wrote: »

May hold onto it for my son though, would be a nice thing to pass on to him.

The right thing to do.

morcheen k

great bit of family history my grandfather won some medals in the teens and 20's.i never seen any of them as i think he gave most of them away.the story was he gave them to lads going to america to give them a leg up.wether it was for them to show people to impress to get work etc or sell,i'm not sure.i have some of my dad's though good idea for a thread,old medals .