Iain,
Fair play to you mate.I think that is miles better than any other £1000 item.It gives the piece character and history.Are you going to get protection for it? Im not saying send it to AFA to be graded :lol: but maybe just get Christian or someone to make a custom case for it.I know it would be huge,and cost a fair whack,but this is one item that needs preserving and i think it would be a sweet centerpiece to anyones collection.In my eyes,this is one of the best,most prestigious items seen anywhere in a long,long time.
Congrats chap.
Lee