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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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German WWII Winter Over Boots
Circa 1940s A.D.Estimate: £120 - 170 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £47
The uppers of thick leather and a thick green-grey wool felt, leather mounts and hemming, iron buckles, wooden soles. 3.25 kg total, 31.5 cm high
Acquired from Czerny's Auctions, Italy, 2019, lot 79563. The Kusmirek Collection, UK. Accompanied by a copy of the Czerny's invoice and listing.
A type worn by German troops, mostly on the Russian front during the ferocious winter conditions experienced by the German army during the retreat from Stalingrad. -
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. -
British Sharon Davies Signed Swimming Cap
21st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
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.
