The William (Billy) Jamieson Collection Live Auction of Decorative Arts

April 29, 2014

LOT 79

Lot 79

Archive of Material formerly the Property of Hangman Henry Albert Pierrepoint (1878-1922)

Archive of Material formerly the Property of Hangman Henry Albert Pierrepoint (1878-1922)
Lot 79 Details
Archive of Material formerly the Property of Hangman Henry Albert Pierrepoint (1878-1922)

including quantity of correspondence relating to ‘commissions’ including a letter from the London War office advising him of work in Germany in 1947, together with a small log book documenting executions between 1901 and 1910 with detailing date, name, age, height, weight, ‘drop’, remarks (strong neck) and town, with addition notes on ‘Principle Executions’ together with cloth ‘drop’ measuring tape
book 4.5" x 3" — 11.4 x 7.6 cm.

Estimate $500-$700

Realised: $5,904
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Archive of Material formerly the Property of Hangman Henry Albert Pierrepoint (1878-1922)
  • Archive of Material formerly the Property of Hangman Henry Albert Pierrepoint (1878-1922)
  • Archive of Material formerly the Property of Hangman Henry Albert Pierrepoint (1878-1922)
  • Archive of Material formerly the Property of Hangman Henry Albert Pierrepoint (1878-1922)
  • Archive of Material formerly the Property of Hangman Henry Albert Pierrepoint (1878-1922)

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
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  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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