11th Oct, 2023 10:00
For Service | Medals & Militaria
SADDAM HUSSEIN INTEREST (IRAQI, 1937–2006), SILVER PLATED FOUR-PIECE COFFEE SERVICE
CIRCA 1990-2004
comprising two coffee pots, a sugar bowl and cream jug, each piece engraved and embossed with scroll and foliate decoration, with scroll handle, on four bracket feet, stamped Persian marks to base
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.
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Sold for £65
Estimated at £70 - £100
Condition Report
These were recovered from Hussein's palace. Additional images now available.
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