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LOT 2031
Signed Athletics Stamp Cover
DATED 10 OCTOBER 1980 A.D.
8 1/4 in. (54 grams total, 21 cm).
Sports Centeneries illustrated postage stamp cover bearing 15p stamp signed by Linford Christie, Steve Cram, Peter Elliott, Seb Coe, John Regis, Steve Ovett and Tim Hutchings; with Royal Mail presentation pack for the set of four stamps. [2]
ProvenanceAcquired from Benham Collectibles Ltd, UK, 2014.
The Kusmirek Collection, UK.
Accompanied by a copy of the purchase invoice.
137.
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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. -
North Irish Horse Regiment Brass Trumpet
Stamped 1888 A.D.Estimate: £120 - 170 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £33
Stamped 'W D 50 HENRY POTTER & CO 30. CHARING CROSS LONDON C&M 1888'; scratched graffiti near the mouth reading 'N.Irish Horse'; decorative fabric cord. 648 grams, 43 cm
Acquired from The Antiques Storehouse, UK, 2015. The Kusmirek Collection, UK. Accompanied by a copy of the invoice and other information.
Produced for the North Irish Horse (60th Imperial Yeomanry) regiment and was presented to a Colonel at some stage in its history. The NIH is a yeomanry unit of the British Territorial Army raised in the northern counties of Ireland in the aftermath of the Second Boer War. -
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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.
