Lot 715: Sold for £55 hammer

Estimate £40-£60

A collection of seven Crummles English Enamels pill or patch boxes, all of hot air ballooning interest, to include three limited editions comprising a box commemorating the flight of Henri Giffard's steam-driven airship in September 1852, limited edition 220/500, with certificate, a box commemorating the flight of the first hydrogen filled balloon in August 1873, limited edition 317/1200, with certificate, and a box commemorating the Montgolfier Brothers at Versaille in 1783, limited edition 252, lacking certificate, all boxed, some boxes S/D. (7)

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