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LOT 2110
British Prime Ministers Signed Cover
1999 A.D.
8 1/2 x 4 1/2 in. (21 grams, 21.5 x 11.5 cm).
First Day Cover bearing set of four millennium 1999 stamps, franked 12 January 1999 and signed by Margaret Thatcher, John Major, Edward Heath, James Callaghan and Tony Blair.
ProvenanceAcquired from Benham Collectibles Ltd, UK, 2014.
The Kusmirek Collection, UK.
Accompanied by a copy of the purchase invoice.
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British Sharon Davies Signed Swimming Cap
21st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
A Speedo 'Team Great Britain' rubber swimming cap, signed in ink by Sharon Davies. 57 grams, 22.5 cm
Acquired from Spirit of Sport, UK, 2014. The Kusmirek Collection, UK. Accompanied by a certificate and two photographs.
Sharon Davies (born 1 November 1962) was one of the UK's most successful swimmers, competing and winning medals in twelve Olympic Games and many other events for the British team during the 1970's to 1990's period; she has been a presenter and a prominent voice in UK swimming. -
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British WWII Maritime Overhead Gimbal Compass
1940s A.D. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £111
Patt. 0921, 'E/R/52', 'No 4076 E inverted type for mounting overhead; together with original hinged wooden box with leather strap. 9.2 kg, 26.2 x 26.2 cm
Acquired from The Antiques Storehouse, UK, 2105. The Kusmirek Collection, UK. Accompanied by copy of the purchase invoice and details. -
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Pith Topi Helmet
Dated 24th February 1922 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
Also known as a sola topi; with ivory-coloured upper and leather chin strap, stamped 'made for Whiteaway Laidlaw & Co Ltd', together with other stamps and date; original tin box with carry handle, hinged lid, hasp and painted initials 'C.H.B.', together with a depository label. 2 kg, 39 cm
Acquired from Manfred Schotten Antiques, UK, 2016. The Kusmirek Collection, UK. Accompanied by a copy of an invoice.
