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LOT 2025
WWI Aerial Reconnaissance Photograph Album
EARLY 20TH CENTURY A.D.
15 x 12 5/8 in. (1.5 kg, 38 x 32 cm).
Including thirty-two annotated half-plate size original aerial photographs, most dated 1917-1918, of the WWI German front line trenches and other war zone areas, together with twenty-two photographs taken on the ground of various, mostly WWI military, subject matters; a German Mortar Company 'sold book', together with a number of other early 20th century pamphlets loosely inserted.
ProvenanceThe Kusmirek Collection, UK.
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LOT 2025
WWI Aerial Reconnaissance Photograph Album
Sold for (Inc. bp): £494
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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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Boxing Head Protectors and Gloves
Circa 1940s A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
Comprising two padded leather head protectors with fabric ties and 'Slazenger Made In England' trade labels; a pair of padded leather gloves with fabric ties. 1 kg total, 23-26 cm
Acquired from Manfred Schotten Antiques, UK. The Kusmirek Collection, UK. Accompanied by copy of the previous listing. -
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.
