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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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Merryweather Brass Fireman's Helmet and Hose Nozzle
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Opening Bid: £100
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
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WWII Gas Mask Group
1940s A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Comprising two masks accompanied by a fabric bag, one mask with connecting pipe and respirator. 2.1 kg total, bag 30 cm high
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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
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