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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. -
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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. -
Canadian Snow Shoes
Circa 1940s A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
The wood stamped 'Kabir Kouba', with leather attachment straps and buckles. 1.7 kg, 93.5 cm
Acquired from Colonial Soldier, UK. The Kusmirek Collection, UK. Accompanied by a copy of the Colonial Soldier listing.
