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Lot Essay
According to Alexis Mardas, this helmet was worn by John Lennon during a holiday in Greece when Lennon was learning to ride a motorbike.
Details
John Lennon
A motorcycle helmet customised with hand-painted landscapes and découpage, signed and dated BETHEL 69, the inside lined with red satin and padded with cream kid leather, labelled Herbert Johnson, New Bond St., London, By Royal Appointment To Her Majesty The Queen, Hatters, with British Safety Standard kitemark label, the front with stud fastenings for a visor
A motorcycle helmet customised with hand-painted landscapes and découpage, signed and dated BETHEL 69, the inside lined with red satin and padded with cream kid leather, labelled Herbert Johnson, New Bond St., London, By Royal Appointment To Her Majesty The Queen, Hatters, with British Safety Standard kitemark label, the front with stud fastenings for a visor
Provenance
The Collection Of John Alexis Mardas.
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis