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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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Early Leather Baseball Catcher's Set
Circa 1900-1960s A.D.Estimate: £400 - 600 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £144
Comprising an early wired 'spider' catcher's mask with leather padding and buckle strap and elasticated headband with Schwarz NY sporting label and handwritten owner name; later leather Del Crandell catcher's glove with embossed signatures. 1 kg total, 25-27 cm
Acquired separately, USA, 2016. The Kusmirek Collection, UK. -
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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. -
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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.
