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LOT 2139
Shellac Diplomatic Seal Impressions Collection
LATE 19TH-EARLY 20TH CENTURY A.D.
1 7/8 - 4 in. (49 grams total, 4.7-10 cm).
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. [33]
ProvenanceInherited in1984.
Property of an Essex lady.
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Merryweather Brass Fireman's Helmet and Hose Nozzle
Circa 1890-1920s A.D.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
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
Acquired from Graham Currie Militaria, UK, 2016. The Kusmirek Collection, UK. Accompanied by a copy of invoice and details for helmet. -
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Large Iron Compasses
Circa 1800 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
The long arms tapering to points; upcurving arch; no visible scale; fixing screw absent; possibly for use in ship-building. 1.48 kg, 71.5 cm
Acquired from Czerny's Auctions, Italy, 2106, lot 142. The Kusmirek Collection, UK. Accompanied by copy of the purchase invoice and lot details. -
English Coal Iron
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £4
A large cast iron smoothing iron with hollow and vented body to receive hot coals, the dentil-edged lid hinged at back with wood-handled securing latch and fitted with arched strap handle on posts; the rear of the body with access slot and hinged cover. 1.7 kg, 19.5 cm high
Acquired from a UK supplier. The Kusmirek Collection, UK.
