Lot 641
Of Vietnam War interest, a curious collection of 11 South Vietnamese dolls in military costume contained in a presentation case 47cm h x 122cm w x 19cm d, accompanied by a letter from the Republic of Vietnam Embassy dated 24th April 1975, addressed to a Major L F Wooler reading "Dear Leslie, I have been instructed by our Government to confirm that you are now the owner of the 11 Vietnamese dolls, these as you know were commissioned by our Late President Ngo Dinh Diem as a present for The United States President J.F. Kennedy. The dolls were never presented as both Presidents were assassinated within weeks of each other. Signed by Pham D. Lam Ambassador. Together with Sotheby's catalogue dated 17th March 1981 showing the catalogue entry and purchase price of 480 pounds SOLD £700