19th Jul, 2023 10:30
Air, Land & Sea: Militaria & Ethnographica
SADDAM HUSSEIN INTEREST (IRAQI, 1937–2006), TWO SILVER PLATED WATER JUGS
CIRCA 1990-2004
the baluster jugs by Christophle of Paris (stamped marks to base), each body engraved with the 1965-91 Emblem of Iraq (the Eagle of Saladin), with scrolling acanthus handle, one with gadrooned decoration.
Provenance: Formerly the property of George Willmer, a highly esteemened Explosive Ordnance Disposal consultant (land and sea), who was employed in many locations throughout the world, including Iraq. His work in Iraq would involve assisting the US Military to secure Saddam Hussein's palace.
23.2cm high
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Sold for £300
Estimated at £300 - £500
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