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Lot 21
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← November Sporting Memorabilia 7th & 8th November 2011

A mahogany tantalus case with two crystal decanters, a wedding gift to Keith & Iris Piggott in 1929, with white metal lock and carrying handle, one de

Hammer Price:
£130
Estimated Price:

£150 - £200

A mahogany tantalus case with two crystal decanters, a wedding gift to Keith & Iris Piggott in 1929, with white metal lock and carrying handle, one decanter now lacking its original collar, 35.5 by 28cm., 14 by 11in.; sold together with a Sussex Daily News 17th September 1929 with illustrated coverage on the front page of the marriage of Keith Piggott and Iris Rickaby, and listing the Piggotts' wedding presents, the tantalus listed as a gift from Mr H. Kennard, framed & glazed; and a Brighton & Hove Illustrated Weekly News 18th September 1929, also reporting on the wedding, framed & glazed; sold together with a letter of provenance from the vendor (4) This lot is being sold on behalf of Cancer Research, Registered Charity No.1089464.