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LOT 1950
German WWII Winter Over Boots
CIRCA 1940S A.D.
12 3/8 in. (3.25 kg total, 31.5 cm high).
The uppers of thick leather and a thick green-grey wool felt, leather mounts and hemming, iron buckles, wooden soles. [2]
ProvenanceAcquired from Czerny's Auctions, Italy, 2019, lot 79563.
The Kusmirek Collection, UK.
Accompanied by a copy of the Czerny's invoice and listing.
A type worn by German troops, mostly on the Russian front during the ferocious winter conditions experienced by the German army during the retreat from Stalingrad.
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Merryweather Brass Fireman's Helmet and Hose Nozzle
Circa 1890-1920s A.D.Estimate: £180 - 240 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £94
With rosettes over the ears, crests displaying dragons in relief, crest to front and remains of leather chin strap and lining; hose engraved '5/8' 'John Morris & Son Ltd Salford Manchester' 'A & P' 'Fire Engineers' 'Morris Coupling'. 2.65 kg total, 25.5-38 cm
Acquired from Graham Currie Militaria, UK, 2016. The Kusmirek Collection, UK. Accompanied by a copy of invoice and details for helmet. -
Greek Silver Repousse Theotokos Icon
Mid 20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
The wooden background with an openwork oklad: the Virgin holding the infant Christ, gesturing towards him with her left hand, wearing an embellished floral embroidery, elaborate cuffs to the himation; Christ, seated upon the right arm of Mary, embracing his mother tenderly, his chiton embellished with a sash with geometric patterns; both figures nimbate with elaborate halos, inscription 'ΜΡ ΘΥ' for 'Mother of God' flanking the Virgin's halo, 'IC XC' for 'Jesus Christ' on the other side; winged nimbate ‘Angel of God’ and nimbate Saint Ekaterina in rectangular panels on either side; the reverse with a seal of ‘Εργαστήριο Βυζαντινών Εικόνων, Θεσσαλονίκη’ (Workshop for Byzantine Icons, Thessaloniki).On the bottom of the icon the Greek word A.E, ΘEC – IC, probably for A[RGYRON] E[RGASTERION] THES[SALONIKI]. i.e. laboratory of silver Thessaloniki. 723 grams, 22 x 16.5 cm
Acquired in Germany. Property of RWM Collection.
The icon shows the Virgin in the attitude of Mother of Consolation, or in that of Hodegetria. This is the iconographical type of Virgin Mary one encounters most frequently in an Eastern Orthodox Church or home, Hodegetria meaning 'Mother of God Pointing the Way'. The Virgin Mary is shown with the Christ on her lap, looking at the viewer and her right hand indicating Christ, seeming to say 'Follow Him'. -
Vintage Wooden Tennis Racket
1920 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £182
Complete with original black stringing and ash frame bearing label 'Handmade by T.A.J. Harris, London'. 420 grams, 67 cm
Acquired from Manfred Schotten Antiques, UK. The Kusmirek Collection, UK. Accompanied by a copy of the Manfred Schotten listing.
