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LOT 2003
Wooden Sporting Discus
CIRCA 1900 A.D.
7 7/8 in. (1.5 kg, 20 cm wide).
The wooden core set into a steel rim; stamped 'AAA PATT[ERN?]' for Amateur Athletic Association and 'LILLYWHITE-FROWD-LONDON'.
ProvenanceAcquired from Manfred Schotten Antiques.
The Kusmirek Collection, UK.
Accompanied by a copy of the Manfred Schotten listing.
Possibly used in the 1948 London Olympics and Manufactured by Jas. Lillywhite, Frowd & Co., Boro, London.
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A Speedo 'Team Great Britain' rubber swimming cap, signed in ink by Sharon Davies. 57 grams, 22.5 cm
Acquired from Spirit of Sport, UK, 2014. The Kusmirek Collection, UK. Accompanied by a certificate and two photographs.
Sharon Davies (born 1 November 1962) was one of the UK's most successful swimmers, competing and winning medals in twelve Olympic Games and many other events for the British team during the 1970's to 1990's period; she has been a presenter and a prominent voice in UK swimming.
