Lot 7 - PARACHUTE REGIMENT INTEREST: SILVER ASHTRAY

20th Apr, 2017 10:30

The Silver Auction

Lot 7

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PARACHUTE REGIMENT INTEREST: SILVER ASHTRAY AND SILVER DISH each of circular form, the ashtray with raised central well surmounted by parachute trooper, dish inscribed 'To Major J.H. Graham M.B.E.' T.D., on relinquishing command of Support Company 2nd December 1956, presented by all ranks of Support Company of 15th (Scottish) B.N. The Parachute Regiment (T.A.), maker Garrard & Co Ltd, London 1955, 13cm diameter; together with a silver dish of similar design, inscribed 'To Colonel ''Jimmy'' from all your friends in 44 Parachute Brigade', maker William Comyns & Sons Ltd, London 1965, 12cm diameter, approximately 396g gross (2)

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Sold for £190
Estimated at £100 - £150

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