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LOT 2049

Pith Topi Helmet

DATED 24TH FEBRUARY 1922 A.D.

15 3/8 in. (2 kg, 39 cm).

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.

Provenance

Acquired from Manfred Schotten Antiques, UK, 2016.
The Kusmirek Collection, UK.

Accompanied by a copy of an invoice.

CONDITION
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LOT 2049

Pith Topi Helmet

Sold for (Inc. bp): £234

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