Lot Essay
This lot is sold with a letter signed by Lady Soames, Sir Winston's daughter, who confirms that her father 'in his later years did use a hand muff in the car as his hands used to get so cold.'
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CIRCA 1940
Details
SIR WINSTON SPENCER CHURCHILL (1874-1965)
AN IMITATION LEOPARD SKIN MUFF
CIRCA 1940
With elasticated ends, lined in orange silk
15 in. (38 cm.) long
AN IMITATION LEOPARD SKIN MUFF
CIRCA 1940
With elasticated ends, lined in orange silk
15 in. (38 cm.) long
Provenance
By repute, Sir Winston Spencer Churchill.
Mrs Wilson, the seamstress at Chartwell.
Kerry Taylor Auctions, London, 26 June 2006, lot 375.
Mrs Wilson, the seamstress at Chartwell.
Kerry Taylor Auctions, London, 26 June 2006, lot 375.
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