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LOT 1870
Large Iron Compasses
CIRCA 1800 A.D.
28 1/8 in. (1.48 kg, 71.5 cm).
The long arms tapering to points; upcurving arch; no visible scale; fixing screw absent; possibly for use in ship-building.
ProvenanceAcquired from Czerny's Auctions, Italy, 2106, lot 142.
The Kusmirek Collection, UK.
Accompanied by copy of the purchase invoice and lot details.
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Richard Keel Signed Cover
1980 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Royal Mail illustrated First Day cover bearing set of six James Bond stamps, franked 8 January 2008 and signed by Richard Keel (who played Jaws in the films). 8.4 grams, 21.8 x 11.5 cm
Acquired from Benham Collectibles Ltd, UK, 2014. The Kusmirek Collection, UK. Accompanied by copy of the purchase invoice. -
England Signed Football
Circa 1980 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £187
Leather No.5 classic football formed of black pentagons and white hexagons with twenty signatures to the white panels, including Kevin Keegan, Steve Coppell, Ray Clemence, Peter Shilton, Joe Corrigan, Graham Rix, Terry Mc Dermot, Viv Anderson, Bryan Robson, Trevor Francis, Phil Thompson and Terry Butcher (some slightly faded). 432 grams, 20 cm
Acquired from Manfred Schotten Antiques. The Kusmirek Collection, UK. Accompanied by a copy of Manfred Schotten listing. -
Shellac Diplomatic Seal Impressions Collection
Late 19th-early 20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Group comprising seal impressions on envelope pieces for: IGS, Cairo; Lt. Col. Dwyer; CCID, Iraq; RAF, Basra; Political Agent, Kuwait; Divisional Advisor, Basra; British Vice Consulate, Athens, Ministry of Interior, Iraq; British Residence, Persian Gulf; War Department; Ministry of Defence; Arbil Police, Kurdistan; High Commission, Iraq; DIG Police, Baghdad; a few duplicated and others present. 49 grams total, 4.7-10 cm
Inherited in1984. Property of an Essex lady.