SOLD
For the serious collector a truly stunning talking point and iconic piece of British comedy history that would be the centrepiece of any memorabilia collection. A cardinal red felt fez with a black tassel, the inner headband printed Lamrani Frères, 59. Bab Moulay Idriss. Fès and signed and inscribed in blue ink To Olly to my gafer (indistinct) Tommy Cooper (faint), owned and worn by Tommy Cooper circa 1950's/1960's.
In a private collection since selling at Christies in 2013.
£8,950.00
Availability: - SOLD
Tommy Cooper first purchased Fez
For the serious collector a truly stunning talking point and iconic piece of British comedy history that would be the centrepiece of any memorabilia collection.
A unique piece of British comedy history. A cardinal red felt fez with a black tassel, the inner headband printed Lamrani Freres, 59. Bab Moulay Idriss Fes and signed and inscribed in blue ink To Olly to my gafer (indistinct) Tommy Cooper (faint), owned and worn by Tommy Cooper circa 1950's/1960's.
Letter of provenance from Olly Pottinger's daughter and accompanying photographs included in this sale advise that this was the first fez Tommy purchased.
A truly stunning talking point that would be the centrepiece of any memorabilia collection for the serious collector.
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