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Irish Examiner
2 days ago
- Business
- Irish Examiner
Antiques: Nine American gold eagle $10 coins make €10,000 in Dublin
ALL that glitters is not gold is an aphorism that collectors need to be aware of always, especially now. In these uncertain times, there is nothing remotely uncertain about the strong demand for a precious metal that is a long-term hedge against inflation and falling values. Always a safe haven for money in a stormy climate gold — headed by a group of nine American gold eagle ten-dollar 'Indian Head' coins from 1926 — made up no fewer than eight of the top 10 lots at the James Adam Jewellery Box sale in Dublin on June 24. They were the top lot of the auction and made €10,000 at hammer. A collection of 26 gold half-sovereigns made €7,500, a group of 12 gold sovereigns made €6,500, 23 Victorian half-sovereigns made €6,000 and other gold coins in the top 10 made hammer prices of €6,000, €5,500 and €5,000. Where all that leaves everything else on the auction market in Ireland right now is an open question. All sorts of collectibles are selling well, Irish art continues to be a mainstay, demand for antique furniture remains pretty much in the doldrums and demand across the board can best be described as variable. A 1913 centrepiece by West and Son with Celtic Revival detailing at Sheppards. House sales are always a draw. Sheppard's will offer contents from a classic Victorian house at 6 Royal Terrace in the leafy suburbs of Dun Laoghaire on July 15 and 16. There will be much interest in the collection of lawyer Philip Murphy, a partner at McCann FitzGerald, who died last year. His father, JT Murphy, served as a Labour Party TD for West Cork from 1923 until his sudden death in 1949, at which point he had been Minister for Local Government in the John A Costello government. Philip Murphy and his late wife Constance were collectors of everything from Killarney ware and antique clocks to silver, Arts and Crafts carpets and oriental art. Among the prime lots in the sale are: an 18th-century Irish ebonised bracket clock by Graydon, Dublin (€4,000-€6,000), a Donegal runner by CFA Voysey (€3,000-€6,000), a Guangxu lime-glazed bowl (€3,000-€6,000), a pair of Ottoman flintlock pistols (€2,000-€3,000), a West and Son Irish silver Celtic Revival centrepiece from 1913 (€2,000-€3,000), a Killarney games box (€1,400-€1,800), two Killarney writing boxes and a Killarney ware box, each estimated at €800-€1,200, and a 19th-century marine chronometer by Thomas Roberts, Liverpool (€4,000-€6,000). Art by Mark O'Neill, Graham Knuttel, Markey Robinson, Louis le Brocquy and John Butler Yeats will feature at Aidan Foley's auction at 6pm on July 7 and 8. This is a sale of art, antique furniture, garden statuary and collectibles, offering everything from a Georgian oak coffer and a Killarney wood trinket box to Victorian games, tea and dining tables and Oriental rugs and runners. A Warming Glow by Mark O'Neill at Aidan Foley's auction. A double-weight Vienna wall clock in walnut is estimated at just €200-€400, as is an 18th-century oval dropleaf dining table and a Victorian parquetry inlaid side table. Tribal art is always of interest, and a large carved African mask is estimated at just €60-€100. Choices range from a coromandel wood games box ((€60-€80) and a vintage Babycham dish for nibbles (€40-€80) to a pair of large blue and white platters (€200-€300) and a Tiffany style table lamp (€200-€250). The auction is on view in Doneraile on July 5, 6 and 7. Should you decide to go in search of gold, you will find it at the Matthews sale in Kells on Sunday and Monday. Lot 538 is a US Liberty double eagle 1903 gold 20-dollar coin (€1,500-€2,500). A selection of the jewellery on offer at Matthews in Kells. A Queen Elizabeth II gold sovereign is estimated at €400-€700, and a 1905 half-sovereign is estimated at €200-€300. The top lot is an art deco diamond-link bracelet mounted in platinum (€20,000-€30,000), and the sale offers a wide selection of desirable pieces. Read More Online sales of affordable art reflect current global trends
Axios
03-03-2025
- Health
- Axios
Pennsylvania's first measles case of 2025: What to know
Pennsylvania recorded its first measles case of 2025 over the weekend in a Philadelphia suburb. Why it matters: The case, involving an unvaccinated child in Montgomery County, comes amid falling vaccination rates in the Keystone State and a declining trust in public health institutions. State of play: Montgomery County health officials were conducting contract tracing as of Monday, per the county's website. Officials warned about possible exposure to anyone who visited a handful of locations in North Philly, Plymouth Meeting and King of Prussia at certain times. The case is related to international travel and not a domestic outbreak, state Department of Health spokesperson Mark O'Neill tells Axios. Meanwhile, officials confirmed three measles cases in unvaccinated people in New Jersey as of last week. Worth noting: Philly has not issued any health alerts about measles as of Monday, per the health department's website. Flashback: Last winter, a measles outbreak in Philly infected nine mostly unvaccinated individuals, seven of whom were hospitalized. Zoom out: A measles outbreak is growing in Texas, where at least 140 cases have been identified since late January. One unvaccinated child has died. Nationwide, at least 164 cases were reported across nine states as of Feb. 27, which didn't include the most recent Pennsylvania case. Most involved children and teens. Context: In 2000, the disease was officially eliminated in the U.S. following an effective vaccination program. Yes, but: Measles rates have risen again as vaccination rates among kindergarteners have dropped below the target set by the CDC. The CDC estimates that vaccination coverage of at least 95% prevents measles outbreaks. By the numbers: Philly's vaccination rate is at least 93%; the state's is 93.5%. What they're saying: Katie Lockwood, a doctor at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, tells Axios that she's concerned about future measles outbreaks due to declining vaccination rates. While acknowledging that it's unlikely for a child to contract measles outside an outbreak area, Lockwood warned: "We need people to get vaccines." How can I stay safe? The best way to protect against measles is to get vaccinated, per the CDC. There are two vaccines that protect against measles as well as mumps and rubella — the MMR and MMRV vaccines. Those vaccines are for children at least 12 months old and adults, per the CDC. Yes, but: Infants 6-11 months old can get a dose of the MMR vaccine before traveling internationally, the CDC recommends. Who's at risk? Measles is a highly contagious, airborne disease and can cause serious health complications, including death, especially in children under 5. Immunocompromised people, unvaccinated people, and vaccinated people who did not develop immunity are at highest risk of infection. Pregnant women, adults over 30, immunocompromised people, and young unvaccinated children are at the highest risk of severe complications. What are the symptoms? Symptoms include high fever, cough, runny nose, red or watery eyes, and white spots in the mouth. Another symptom is a rash, which begins on the face and moves downward to cover the entire body.
