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    Sale 5917

    CARS

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    23 February 1998

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    • Mercedes-Benz; a collection of
    Lot 191

    Mercedes-Benz; a collection of pocket knives having triple star inset motif to handles, some in original leather cases, together with a pre-war enamelled ''Nurburgring'' car badge. (9)

    Price realised

    GBP 805

    Estimate

    GBP 400 - GBP 500

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    Fritz Erle - A framed compilation of photos relating to the 1910 Prinz Heinrich Trial, which featured Erle on a Benz in which he finished 5th. Two photographs of the event, with Erle meeting the Patron prior to the start, and another at a timed stop en route together with a postcard written to Erle with compliments from His Highness Prinz Heinrich and a document relating to a speeding offence, where he was apprehended for exceeding a limit of 35mph; together with "Prinz Heinrich" - A signed photograph of his Royal Highness the Patron of his own event the "Prince Henry Trial" - signed to Fritz Erle in black ink, with regard to his achievement during the event; mounted in original glazed frame.
    15x12in (38x30cm) (2)

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