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LOT 1886
FAB Hardy's Sheffield Coal Miner's Set
CIRCA 1960S A.D.
10 5/8 - 31 1/2 in. (2.25 kg total, 27-80 cm).
The group comprising: a 1960s FAB Hardy's Sheffield coal miners pickaxe with an ash wood shaft; a 1950s/1960s Patent pulp Thetford helmet fitted with a late 19th/ early 20th century Premier Acetylene brass miners helmet lamp, together with copies of the birth and death certificates of the lamp's former owner. [2]
ProvenanceAcquired from Colonial Soldier, UK, and elsewhere.
The Kusmirek Collection, UK.
Accompanied by copies of birth and death certificates for the lamp owner and a listing for the pick.
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WWI Aerial Reconnaissance Photograph Album
Early 20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £494
Including thirty-two annotated half-plate size original aerial photographs, most dated 1917-1918, of the WWI German front line trenches and other war zone areas, together with twenty-two photographs taken on the ground of various, mostly WWI military, subject matters; a German Mortar Company 'sold book', together with a number of other early 20th century pamphlets loosely inserted. 1.5 kg, 38 x 32 cm
The Kusmirek Collection, UK. -
Signed Athletics Stamp Cover
Dated 10 October 1980 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Sports Centeneries illustrated postage stamp cover bearing 15p stamp signed by Linford Christie, Steve Cram, Peter Elliott, Seb Coe, John Regis, Steve Ovett and Tim Hutchings; with Royal Mail presentation pack for the set of four stamps. 54 grams total, 21 cm
Acquired 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.
