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Replica of The Galway Great Mace
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Replica of The Galway Great Mace

Artifact IDMO 63.3037
Object Type Mace
Date 1750-1963
Date Presented6/29/1963
Gifter
Maker (established 1750)
Place MadeGalway, Ireland, Europe
Medium Silver, Connemara marble
DimensionsOverall H 3 in x W 10 1/2 in x D 3 in (7.6 cm x 26.7 cm x 7.6 cm)
Physical DescriptionSilver replica of the Great Galway Mace, the symbol of the office of mayor, mounted on a marble base. The surface of the Mace is decorated with engraved and chased designs of foliage and scrollwork. The head shows the arms of Queen Anne and the badges of England, Scotland, Ireland and France. A silver plaque on the bottom of the base is inscribed: "The Great Mace was made in Dublin to the order of one Edward Eyre in 1710 and presented by him as Mayor Galway, to the City of Galway in 1712 in compliance with ancient usage."
Historical NoteThis replica was presented to President John F. Kennedy by the Galway Chamber of Commerce during President Kennedy's State visit to Ireland on June 29, 1963. The actual Great Mace, was made in Dublin in 1710, and was presented to the town by Edward Eyre, Mayor of Galway, in 1712.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was a gift to President and Mrs. Kennedy from the Galway Chamber of Commerce. Item was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum by the Estate of President John F. Kennedy in 1965.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of the Estate of President John F. Kennedy
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts from Heads of State (National Archives Identifier 1677008)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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