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LOT 1996
Merryweather Brass Fireman's Helmet and Hose Nozzle
CIRCA 1890-1920S A.D.
10 - 15 in. (2.65 kg total, 25.5-38 cm).
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]
ProvenanceAcquired from Graham Currie Militaria, UK, 2016.
The Kusmirek Collection, UK.
Accompanied by a copy of invoice and details for helmet.
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LOT 1996
Merryweather Brass Fireman's Helmet and Hose Nozzle
Estimate £180 - 240€210 - 280 (for guidance only)$240 - 320 (for guidance only)
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Greek Silver Repousse Theotokos Icon
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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.
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Russian GSH6 Pilot Helmet
Mid-late 20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £286
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The Kusmirek Collection, UK. Accompanied by Russian documentation. -
WW2 James H Parker Typed Tank Crew Manuscript Memoir
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
A typescript soldier's memoir pencil signed 'James H Parker' on the last text page, running from 1940 to 1945 from induction into the British Army Royal Armoured Corps and Matilda tanks, via the D-Day invasions and across Europe until VE Day on 8th May 1945 at Linteg, Germany, with reference to a visit at Stalag 10b and a comment upon the conditions of the prisoners held there; with a number of poems, mostly with pencilled 'JHP' initials to each page of these; pages held in a small format ring binder. 405 grams, 22 x 18 cm
Private UK family collection formed in the early 1970s. The property of Mr and Mrs PR of East Sussex. Thence by descent to family members.
