History in a €6000 horse blanket
THIS 18th century embroidered and appliqué yellow felt horse blanket, right, emblazoned with the arms of the Tighe family and their motto Summum Nec Metuam Diem Nec Optem (Let me neither fear nor wish for the last day), was an evocative reminder of 18th century Dublin pageantry.
It was also one of the quirkiest entries at HOK Fine Art's (18% inc. VAT buyer's premium) June 17 sa…