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Delightful oil reproduction of a famous caricature of one if the all time great Flat jockeys Fred Archer,looking suitably famished after wasting to make a light weight. 21cm x 46cm Kill Co Kildare The darling of the punters during the Victorian Era with 2748 wins ,Archer died at the very young age of 29.Because of his height (5ft 10in) Archer had to go to extreme lengths to maintain his racing weight of 8st 10lbs.In fact so much so,a Newmarket doctor JR Wright created a special purgative known as Archers mixture.After a typical herculean effort to make weight ,he fell ill after a very cold afternoon riding at the Curragh.He developed a very high fever and in a state of delirium and hallucinating, put a revolver in his mouth killing himself.The verdict of his inquest declared "the deceased committed suicide whilst in a state of unsound mind".The gun used is now on display at the National Horseracing museum in Newmarket along with other of his effects. Origins: Co Kildare Dimensions: 46cm x 22cm 4kgs -
Rare GAA Allstars Poster.In 1973 Cork were victorious in Football and Limerick won the Hurling . 90cm x 60cm Limerick City1973 Hurling Allstars
Pos. Player Team Appearances Rationale GK 
Noel SkehanKilkenny 2 "For his courageous defiance, his agility and trustworthiness making him the kind of goalkeeper that any player would be happy to have behind him." RCB Phil "Fan" LarkinKilkenny 1 "For his dependability in defence, which combines with his natural hurling skill to establish him as one of the great corner backs of today." FB 
Pat HartiganLimerick 3 "For his undiminished skill and dependability in a very demanding position where quite often brawn is substituted for hurling artistry." LCB Jim O'BrienLimerick 1 "For his rare bravery and mobility: for the all-round splender of his contribution to Limerick's much-delayed return to championship honours." RWB 
Colm DoranWexford 1 "For his alertness and sense of judgement, for the crispness of his stroke which played such a sizeable part in regaining the National League title for his county." CB Pat HendersonKilkenny 1 "For his sheer skill and obstinacy in defence, his tenacious approach and the devotion he continues to give to the game." LWB Seán FoleyLimerick 1 "For the fervour he brings to all facets of hurling, and particularly for his dedicated half-back play which contributed so much to Limerick's 1973 successes." MD Liam O'BrienKilkenny 1 "For his artistic stick-work which he has demonstrated with increasing regularity, and for establishing himself as one of the most elegant and energetic midfielders of recent times." MD Richie BennisLimerick 1 "For the level-headedness he has so frequently shown in the tightest of situations and for his exceptionally high rate of scoring." RWF 
Francis LoughnaneTipperary 3 "For his incisive intelligent running which so often splits opposing defences: for the remarkable consistency and accuracy of his marksmanship." CF Pat DelaneyKilkenny 2 "For highlighting just how vigorous play can be totally fair, particularly during his famous attacks towards the opposing goal." LWF Éamonn GrimesLimerick 1 "For his seemingly limitless energy and his desire to work all over the field: qualities which have made him a natural leader and a high scorer." RCF Martin QuigleyWexford 1 "For the wide range of his playing skills, his constancy of purpose and his obvious versatility." FF Kieran PurcellKilkenny 1 "For the out-and-out hard work he puts into the game. For his power of striking and his adaptability in attack." LCF Eddie KeherKilkenny 3 "For his enormously successful scoring record, his fluency of stroke and his accurate passing which create so many chances for his team mates." Pos. Player Team Appearances GK 
Billy MorganCork 1 RCB Frank CoganCork 1 FB 
Mick RyanOffaly 2 LCB Brian MurphyCork 1 RWB 
Liam O'NeillGalway 1 CB Tommy Joe GilmoreGalway 2 LWB Kevin Jer O'SullivanCork 2 MD 
John O'KeeffeKerry 1 MD Dinny LongCork 1 RWF Johnny CooneyOffaly 2 CF Kevin KilmurrayOffaly 2 LWF Liam SammonGalway 2 RCF Jimmy Barry-MurphyCork 1 FF Ray CumminsCork 2 LCF Anthony McGurkDerry 1
