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LOT 2037
Swiss Alpinist Mountain Climber's Axe
1930S A.D.
39 in. (1 kg, 99 cm).
Traditional pattern steel adze-blade and serrated pick head with wing extensions and pyramidal spike and socket butt fitted to long ash handle; the blade stamped 'TH. BIÖRNSTAD & CO / BERN' in two lines.
ProvenanceAcquired from Manfred Schotten Antiques.
The Kusmirek Collection, UK.
Accompanied by copy of Manfred Schotten listing.
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LOT 2037
Swiss Alpinist Mountain Climber's Axe
Estimate £150 - 200€170 - 230 (for guidance only)$200 - 270 (for guidance only)
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Signed Athletics Stamp Cover
Dated 10 October 1980 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
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. 54 grams total, 21 cm
Acquired from Benham Collectibles Ltd, UK, 2014. The Kusmirek Collection, UK. Accompanied by a copy of the purchase invoice.
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Russian GSH6 Pilot Helmet
Mid-late 20th century A.D.Estimate: £350 - 450 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £111
For high altitude use, with a moulded dome with aluminium collar, lined internally and with latex and fireproof neck; fitted with clear plastic front visor with clamps, hoses and cables/earphones for air/oxygen and communications, with impressed '0451299' to rear. 3.1 kg, 28 cm wide
The Kusmirek Collection, UK. Accompanied by Russian documentation. -
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
Inherited in1984. Property of an Essex lady.
