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Sporting Memorabilia
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Sporting Memorabilia

Auction dates
10 Nov 2014 10:30 GMT
11 Nov 2014 10:30 GMT
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National Greyhound Racing Calendar, from Vol. No.1 4th April 1928, bound volumes for the first
Lot 1
National Greyhound Racing Calendar, from Vol. No.1 4th April 1928, bound volumes for the first
200 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A collection of Greyhound Derby racecards, a near-complete run for 1954 to 2005, lacking 1956,
Lot 2
A collection of Greyhound Derby racecards, a near-complete run for 1954 to 2005, lacking 1956,
280 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A rare run of bound volumes of Wimbledon greyhound racing programmes formerly owned by Arundel
Lot 3
A rare run of bound volumes of Wimbledon greyhound racing programmes formerly owned by Arundel
1,300 GBP
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Nine Wimbledon greyhound racecards featuring
Lot 4
Nine Wimbledon greyhound racecards featuring "Mick The Miller", i) 10.10.29 International ii) 20.
650 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Memorabilia relating to the appearance of
Lot 5
Memorabilia relating to the appearance of "Mick The Miller" in the film "Wild Boy", including
75 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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The
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The "Mick The Miller" archive, the result of a private research project into the most famous
750 GBP
1,000 - 2,000 GBP
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Greyhound racing memorabilia including White City Stadium original negatives of Greyhound Derby
Lot 7
Greyhound racing memorabilia including White City Stadium original negatives of Greyhound Derby
240 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A silver greyhound trophy awarded at Wolverhampton in 1938, an art deco cup with angular handles,
Lot 8
A silver greyhound trophy awarded at Wolverhampton in 1938, an art deco cup with angular handles,
140 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Five electroplated greyhound racing presentations from Stamford Bridge Stadium Ltd., 1920s, a four
Lot 9
Five electroplated greyhound racing presentations from Stamford Bridge Stadium Ltd., 1920s, a four
200 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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Two greyhound racing trophies presented at Stamford Bridge, a hallmarked silver double-handled cup
Lot 10
Two greyhound racing trophies presented at Stamford Bridge, a hallmarked silver double-handled cup
200 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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The 1920 Waterloo Cup winner's trophy awarded to 'Fighting Force', a silver-mounted ivory page
Lot 11
The 1920 Waterloo Cup winner's trophy awarded to 'Fighting Force', a silver-mounted ivory page
280 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A cockfighting set late 19th century the fitted interior of the mahogany case containing 7 spurs,
Lot 12
A cockfighting set late 19th century the fitted interior of the mahogany case containing 7 spurs,
350 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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George Finch Mason (1850-1915) A SWEET THING IN COBS signed, watercolour, with five humorous hunting
Lot 13
George Finch Mason (1850-1915) A SWEET THING IN COBS signed, watercolour, with five humorous hunting
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250 - 350 GBP
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A rare edition of
Lot 14
A rare edition of "Mr Punch's" Pocket Book for 1881, with extending printed frontispiece with
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12 programmes for polo matches at the Gezira Sporting Club in Egypt circa 1936/37, the lot also
Lot 15
12 programmes for polo matches at the Gezira Sporting Club in Egypt circa 1936/37, the lot also
0 GBP
120 - 160 GBP
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A polo ball signed by HRH Charles Prince of Wales, sold together with a colour photograph of Charles
Lot 16
A polo ball signed by HRH Charles Prince of Wales, sold together with a colour photograph of Charles
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250 - 350 GBP
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Violet Skinner (Irish, 20th century) COMPETITOR AT THE DUBLIN HORSE SHOW signed with monogram, oil
Lot 17
Violet Skinner (Irish, 20th century) COMPETITOR AT THE DUBLIN HORSE SHOW signed with monogram, oil
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500 - 700 GBP
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A poster for the 1973 Dublin Horse Show, the artwork by Violet Skinner, 57 by 88cm., 22 1/2 by 34
Lot 18
A poster for the 1973 Dublin Horse Show, the artwork by Violet Skinner, 57 by 88cm., 22 1/2 by 34
30 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A 1953 Royal Dublin Society Horse Show winner's prize medal for The Aga Khan Trophy (team of four)
Lot 19
A 1953 Royal Dublin Society Horse Show winner's prize medal for The Aga Khan Trophy (team of four)
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700 - 900 GBP
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A collection of 11 metal horse show badges, Royal International Horse Show for 1934 to 1939 inc.,
Lot 20
A collection of 11 metal horse show badges, Royal International Horse Show for 1934 to 1939 inc.,
100 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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After John Frederick Herring senior (1795-1865) FILHO DA PUTA, WINNER OF THE 1815 St. LEGER
Lot 21
After John Frederick Herring senior (1795-1865) FILHO DA PUTA, WINNER OF THE 1815 St. LEGER
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After John Frederick Herring senior (1795-1865) CADLAND, WINNER OF THE 1828 DERBY aquatint
Lot 22
After John Frederick Herring senior (1795-1865) CADLAND, WINNER OF THE 1828 DERBY aquatint
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100 - 150 GBP
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After Henry Alken (1785-1851) THE FIRST STEEPLECHASE ON RECORD (A SET OF FOUR) engraved by J.
Lot 23
After Henry Alken (1785-1851) THE FIRST STEEPLECHASE ON RECORD (A SET OF FOUR) engraved by J.
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100 - 150 GBP
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English School (mid-19th century) PORTRAIT OF LOTTERY, WINNER OF THE FIRST GRAND NATIONAL
Lot 24
English School (mid-19th century) PORTRAIT OF LOTTERY, WINNER OF THE FIRST GRAND NATIONAL
750 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A memorial colour lithograph of the jockey Fred Archer circa 1886, portrayed in the colour of the
Lot 25
A memorial colour lithograph of the jockey Fred Archer circa 1886, portrayed in the colour of the
380 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Richard Dighton (1795-1880) LORD FALMOUTH AND FRED ARCHER, HONOUR AND TALENT pen and ink
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Richard Dighton (1795-1880) LORD FALMOUTH AND FRED ARCHER, HONOUR AND TALENT pen and ink
400 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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A group of four prints/stevengraphs of jockeys, comprising: i) an Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic
Lot 27
A group of four prints/stevengraphs of jockeys, comprising: i) an Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic
220 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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After Sidney R Wombill (1857-1916) PORTRAIT OF AYRSHIRE, THE 1888 DERBY WINNER aquatint engraved
Lot 28
After Sidney R Wombill (1857-1916) PORTRAIT OF AYRSHIRE, THE 1888 DERBY WINNER aquatint engraved
80 GBP
120 - 160 GBP
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George Finch Mason (1850-1915) THE ST. LEGER 1889, DONOVAN WINS! watercolour heightened with
Lot 29
George Finch Mason (1850-1915) THE ST. LEGER 1889, DONOVAN WINS! watercolour heightened with
380 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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George Finch Mason (1850-1915) THE CRICKET STEEPLECHASE (A PAIR) signed, titled and each work sub-
Lot 30
George Finch Mason (1850-1915) THE CRICKET STEEPLECHASE (A PAIR) signed, titled and each work sub-
300 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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Henry Frederick Lucas-Lucas (1848-1943) PORTRAIT OF PANTALOON IN A STABLE; PORTRAIT OF ROYAL IN A
Lot 31
Henry Frederick Lucas-Lucas (1848-1943) PORTRAIT OF PANTALOON IN A STABLE; PORTRAIT OF ROYAL IN A
2,200 GBP
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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A group of eight original Vanity Fair prints of jockeys, variously by “Spy” and “Lib”, subjects
Lot 32
A group of eight original Vanity Fair prints of jockeys, variously by “Spy” and “Lib”, subjects
340 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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After Isaac Cullin (English, active 1880-1920) NEWMARKET large colour lithograph, the image 53.5
Lot 33
After Isaac Cullin (English, active 1880-1920) NEWMARKET large colour lithograph, the image 53.5
220 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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After Isaac Cullin (English, active 1880-1920) THE SADDLING ROOM large colour lithograph, the
Lot 34
After Isaac Cullin (English, active 1880-1920) THE SADDLING ROOM large colour lithograph, the
220 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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After Isaac Cullin (English, active 1880-1920) THE SADDLING ROOM large colour lithograph, the
Lot 35
After Isaac Cullin (English, active 1880-1920) THE SADDLING ROOM large colour lithograph, the
190 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A pair of E.P. Kinsella prints of a young jockey, titled “Hope of his Stable” and “Left at the
Lot 36
A pair of E.P. Kinsella prints of a young jockey, titled “Hope of his Stable” and “Left at the
60 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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John Beer (1860-1930) GRAND MILITARY GOLD CUP, SANDOWN PARK, 1906 (A PAIR), both signed and
Lot 37
John Beer (1860-1930) GRAND MILITARY GOLD CUP, SANDOWN PARK, 1906 (A PAIR), both signed and
1,100 GBP
1,200 - 1,800 GBP
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A Martell's Brandy advertisement poster featuring a scene at the Canal Turn in the 1925 Grand
Lot 38
A Martell's Brandy advertisement poster featuring a scene at the Canal Turn in the 1925 Grand
130 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A French horse racing poster for a meeting at Le Mans 13th October 1929, backed onto linen,
Lot 39
A French horse racing poster for a meeting at Le Mans 13th October 1929, backed onto linen,
280 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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Caricatures or racing personalities, original pen & ink drawing by an unknown but talented hand,
Lot 40
Caricatures or racing personalities, original pen & ink drawing by an unknown but talented hand,
160 GBP
100 - 140 GBP
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Charles Frederick Noble (20th century) THE FINISH OF THE 1931 DERBY WON BY CAMERONIAN signed and
Lot 41
Charles Frederick Noble (20th century) THE FINISH OF THE 1931 DERBY WON BY CAMERONIAN signed and
360 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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Two strips of six racing caricature prints circa 1950, featuring HRH Princess Elizabeth & The Duke
Lot 42
Two strips of six racing caricature prints circa 1950, featuring HRH Princess Elizabeth & The Duke
30 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A large & decorative French horse racing poster for a special National Lottery promotion
Lot 43
A large & decorative French horse racing poster for a special National Lottery promotion
480 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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J. Withey (contemporary) PORTRAIT OF SIR GORDON RICHARDS IN THE COLOURS OF SIR VICTOR SASSOON signed
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J. Withey (contemporary) PORTRAIT OF SIR GORDON RICHARDS IN THE COLOURS OF SIR VICTOR SASSOON signed
90 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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J. Withey (contemporary) PORTRAIT OF LESTER PIGGOTT IN THE ROYAL COLOURS signed, oil on canvas,
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J. Withey (contemporary) PORTRAIT OF LESTER PIGGOTT IN THE ROYAL COLOURS signed, oil on canvas,
90 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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David Denyer (contemporary) L. PIGGOTT ON EMPERY DERBY WINNER '76 signed, titled and dated '76,
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David Denyer (contemporary) L. PIGGOTT ON EMPERY DERBY WINNER '76 signed, titled and dated '76,
220 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A folio of seven Richard Stone Reeves limited Edition prints, comprising: i)
Lot 47
A folio of seven Richard Stone Reeves limited Edition prints, comprising: i) "Approaching the start"
320 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A group of five Richard Stone Reeves framed, limited edition prints of European turf races,
Lot 48
A group of five Richard Stone Reeves framed, limited edition prints of European turf races,
150 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A group of five Richard Stone Reeves framed limited edition prints of American dirt races,
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A group of five Richard Stone Reeves framed limited edition prints of American dirt races,
0 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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J. Withey (contemporary) PORTRAIT OF STEVE CAUTHEN IN THE COLOURS OF MR LOUIS FREEDMAN signed, oil
Lot 50
J. Withey (contemporary) PORTRAIT OF STEVE CAUTHEN IN THE COLOURS OF MR LOUIS FREEDMAN signed, oil
90 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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Roy Miller (born 1938) NASHWAN (WILLIE CARSON) & CACOETHES (GREVILLE STARKEY) AT THE START FOR THE
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Roy Miller (born 1938) NASHWAN (WILLIE CARSON) & CACOETHES (GREVILLE STARKEY) AT THE START FOR THE
400 GBP
400 - 500 GBP
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Antoine de la Boulaye (born 1951) AU DEPART signed watercolour and gouache, 51 by 33.5cm., 20 by
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Antoine de la Boulaye (born 1951) AU DEPART signed watercolour and gouache, 51 by 33.5cm., 20 by
190 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A 19th century bronze group of two racehorses and jockeys raring to go at the start of a race,
Lot 53
A 19th century bronze group of two racehorses and jockeys raring to go at the start of a race,
700 GBP
700 - 1,000 GBP
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A go-to-bed candlestick decorated with a steeplechaser & jockey, in white metal, the jumped in
Lot 54
A go-to-bed candlestick decorated with a steeplechaser & jockey, in white metal, the jumped in
70 GBP
60 - 100 GBP
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A rare Staffordshire pottery tile with a portrait of the jockey Fred Archer, printed decoration
Lot 55
A rare Staffordshire pottery tile with a portrait of the jockey Fred Archer, printed decoration
100 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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Two racing-themed desk accessories, an inkstand with brass horseshoe & jockey cap lid for opening
Lot 56
Two racing-themed desk accessories, an inkstand with brass horseshoe & jockey cap lid for opening
120 GBP
180 - 220 GBP
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A French racing game 'Le Jockey Jeu de Course' circa 1910, sub-titled 'Un jeu de bonne societe
Lot 57
A French racing game 'Le Jockey Jeu de Course' circa 1910, sub-titled 'Un jeu de bonne societe
90 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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An equestrian belt, the buckle set with a horse's head, elasticated chain belt
Lot 58
An equestrian belt, the buckle set with a horse's head, elasticated chain belt
50 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A set of six
Lot 59
A set of six "Eclipse" gentlemen's vest buttons, all set with a print of a thoroughbred's head, on
180 GBP
180 - 220 GBP
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A set of six Edwardian gentlemen's buttons each set with an identical print of a steeplechaser &
Lot 60
A set of six Edwardian gentlemen's buttons each set with an identical print of a steeplechaser &
90 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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