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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
Auction currency
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An Asprey spoon rest designed as a tennis racquet, heavy silvered metal marked ASPREY PLC,
Lot 300
An Asprey spoon rest designed as a tennis racquet, heavy silvered metal marked ASPREY PLC,
80 GBP
120 - 160 GBP
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A pair of fine quality Victorian silver plated tennis net knife rests circa 1885, the bases with a
Lot 301
A pair of fine quality Victorian silver plated tennis net knife rests circa 1885, the bases with a
180 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A silver plated toast rack with dividers designed as flat-topped tennis racquets circa 1890s, with
Lot 302
A silver plated toast rack with dividers designed as flat-topped tennis racquets circa 1890s, with
130 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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An electroplated toast rack with dividers designed as tennis racquets circa 1900, 14 racquets in
Lot 303
An electroplated toast rack with dividers designed as tennis racquets circa 1900, 14 racquets in
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150 - 200 GBP
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A miscellany of tennis collectibles, i) 4 EPNS spoons ii) brass racquet book mark iii) blue enamel
Lot 304
A miscellany of tennis collectibles, i) 4 EPNS spoons ii) brass racquet book mark iii) blue enamel
220 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A group of six 19th century ceramic figurines depicting battledore and shuttlecock, including an
Lot 305
A group of six 19th century ceramic figurines depicting battledore and shuttlecock, including an
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200 - 250 GBP
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A pottery jug and wash-bowl, probably American, circa 1895, large and impressive and lawn tennis
Lot 306
A pottery jug and wash-bowl, probably American, circa 1895, large and impressive and lawn tennis
140 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A bronze of a lady tennis player circa 1880s, modelled playing a backhand stroke, set on a
Lot 308
A bronze of a lady tennis player circa 1880s, modelled playing a backhand stroke, set on a
120 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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A pair of French 19th century spelter figures with the unusual sporting subject of jeu de balle au
Lot 309
A pair of French 19th century spelter figures with the unusual sporting subject of jeu de balle au
220 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A large pair of bronzes of a gentleman and lady tennis player, bearing a signature on the base, E.
Lot 310
A large pair of bronzes of a gentleman and lady tennis player, bearing a signature on the base, E.
220 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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Hagenauer Figurine, a gold-patinated bronze Hagenauer style (unmarked) figurine of a male tennis
Lot 311
Hagenauer Figurine, a gold-patinated bronze Hagenauer style (unmarked) figurine of a male tennis
0 GBP
180 - 220 GBP
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Hagenauer Figurine, a silver-patinated figure of a male lawn tennis player making an overhead
Lot 312
Hagenauer Figurine, a silver-patinated figure of a male lawn tennis player making an overhead
95 GBP
140 - 180 GBP
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Three boxed table tennis sets, i) TABLE TENNIS THE NEW AND POPULAR PASTIME, by F.H. Ayres, inscribed
Lot 313
Three boxed table tennis sets, i) TABLE TENNIS THE NEW AND POPULAR PASTIME, by F.H. Ayres, inscribed
200 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A mahogany boxed table tennis set, THE NEW TABLE GAME OF PING PONG OR GOSSIMA, by J. Jaques & Son,
Lot 314
A mahogany boxed table tennis set, THE NEW TABLE GAME OF PING PONG OR GOSSIMA, by J. Jaques & Son,
280 GBP
350 - 450 GBP
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The "Portia" Non-Flam "Super" sports shade, design number 72288, by Solport brothers Ltd., 188
Lot 315
The "Portia" Non-Flam "Super" sports shade, design number 72288, by Solport brothers Ltd., 188
70 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Three boxed table tennis sets, i) THE AMERSHAM TABLE TENNIS, circa 1920s, with an attractive cover
Lot 316
Three boxed table tennis sets, i) THE AMERSHAM TABLE TENNIS, circa 1920s, with an attractive cover
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250 - 350 GBP
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Three boxed table tennis sets, i) INDOOR TENNIS (Palace Series), a rather basic set, with plain
Lot 317
Three boxed table tennis sets, i) INDOOR TENNIS (Palace Series), a rather basic set, with plain
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250 - 350 GBP
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A silver cased umpiring tape measure from the 1914 Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships, hallmarked
Lot 318
A silver cased umpiring tape measure from the 1914 Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships, hallmarked
60 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A hardwood boxed set of Ping Pong or Gossima early 20th century, a very nice boxed set of this
Lot 319
A hardwood boxed set of Ping Pong or Gossima early 20th century, a very nice boxed set of this
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A collection of six racquet presses, i) an aluminium La Presse "Defenda" by Williams & Co., Paris ii
Lot 320
A collection of six racquet presses, i) an aluminium La Presse "Defenda" by Williams & Co., Paris ii
100 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A lawn tennis racquet press by W.J. Knott, Wimbledon Sports Works, mahogany with dividers for
Lot 321
A lawn tennis racquet press by W.J. Knott, Wimbledon Sports Works, mahogany with dividers for
100 GBP
120 - 160 GBP
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Two empty Slazenger boxes for lawn tennis balls, i) selected for the Championships Wimbledon 1957,
Lot 322
Two empty Slazenger boxes for lawn tennis balls, i) selected for the Championships Wimbledon 1957,
20 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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A tilt head lawn tennis racquet circa 1875, maker unknown, throat cracked
Lot 323
A tilt head lawn tennis racquet circa 1875, maker unknown, throat cracked
550 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A racquet with slightly tilted head circa mid-1880s, with heavy strings (some breaks), primitive
Lot 324
A racquet with slightly tilted head circa mid-1880s, with heavy strings (some breaks), primitive
280 GBP
400 - 500 GBP
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A "Prince" racquet with slightly tilted head by G.G. Bussey circa mid-1880s, supplied by H.
Lot 325
A "Prince" racquet with slightly tilted head by G.G. Bussey circa mid-1880s, supplied by H.
500 GBP
400 - 500 GBP
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An un-named racquet circa mid-1880s, supplied by Goy, Leadenhall Street, E.C. (London), with heavy
Lot 326
An un-named racquet circa mid-1880s, supplied by Goy, Leadenhall Street, E.C. (London), with heavy
320 GBP
400 - 500 GBP
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Two early Slazenger racquets a "Renshaw" and a "Doherty" circa 1890-1900, the earlier Renshaw flat-
Lot 327
Two early Slazenger racquets a "Renshaw" and a "Doherty" circa 1890-1900, the earlier Renshaw flat-
0 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Two fishtail tennis racquets, one with a convex wedge, the other concave; sold together with two
Lot 328
Two fishtail tennis racquets, one with a convex wedge, the other concave; sold together with two
100 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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Five convex wedge tennis racquets, including a Doherty, an Ajax and an Excelsior
Lot 329
Five convex wedge tennis racquets, including a Doherty, an Ajax and an Excelsior
100 GBP
120 - 160 GBP
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A Hazells Red Star Streamline racquet circa mid-1930s, with patent triple branch design
Lot 330
A Hazells Red Star Streamline racquet circa mid-1930s, with patent triple branch design
240 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A collection of 31 'portrait' and 'autograph' tennis racquets, endorsing tennis players
Lot 331
A collection of 31 'portrait' and 'autograph' tennis racquets, endorsing tennis players
320 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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A Hazells Blue Star Streamline racquet circa mid-1930s, with patent triple branch design
Lot 332
A Hazells Blue Star Streamline racquet circa mid-1930s, with patent triple branch design
240 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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The squash racquet used by Jahangir Khan when winning the 1983 British Open Championship, a
Lot 333
The squash racquet used by Jahangir Khan when winning the 1983 British Open Championship, a
400 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A Steffi Graf tennis racquet used at a French Open, a Wilson ProStaff 7.1 Flat Beam racquet,
Lot 334
A Steffi Graf tennis racquet used at a French Open, a Wilson ProStaff 7.1 Flat Beam racquet,
850 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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A baseball signed by the Yomiuri Giants including Sadaharu Oh, in case and mounted on a wooden
Lot 335
A baseball signed by the Yomiuri Giants including Sadaharu Oh, in case and mounted on a wooden
70 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A rare cased set of six Edwardian gentlemen's waistcoat buttons set with coloured prints of lawn
Lot 336
A rare cased set of six Edwardian gentlemen's waistcoat buttons set with coloured prints of lawn
80 GBP
120 - 160 GBP
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The Cambridge University Light Weight Challenge Cup: a boxing trophy first competed for in 1865
Lot 337
The Cambridge University Light Weight Challenge Cup: a boxing trophy first competed for in 1865
250 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A cased boxing medal dated 1884, in bronze by E. Tyler of London, inscribed AMATEUR ATHLETIC CLUB,
Lot 338
A cased boxing medal dated 1884, in bronze by E. Tyler of London, inscribed AMATEUR ATHLETIC CLUB,
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50 - 70 GBP
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A hip flask commemorating the Jem Smith & Jake Kilrain fight in 1887, The screw-off lid hallmarked
Lot 339
A hip flask commemorating the Jem Smith & Jake Kilrain fight in 1887, The screw-off lid hallmarked
480 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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A boxing silk commemorating the Pedlar Palmer v Billy Plimmer World Championship fight in 1898,
Lot 340
A boxing silk commemorating the Pedlar Palmer v Billy Plimmer World Championship fight in 1898,
120 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A French pottery jug depicting a boxing match, decorated in colour on both sides, cracked, marked
Lot 341
A French pottery jug depicting a boxing match, decorated in colour on both sides, cracked, marked
50 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A bronze figure of a boxer, rich brown patina, mounted on a marble base 21.5cm., 8 1/2in. high,
Lot 342
A bronze figure of a boxer, rich brown patina, mounted on a marble base 21.5cm., 8 1/2in. high,
50 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A trio of photographic cards featuring the former heavyweight boxing world champion John L. Sullivan
Lot 343
A trio of photographic cards featuring the former heavyweight boxing world champion John L. Sullivan
150 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A souvenir of the James Jeffries v Jack Johnson at Reno, Nevada 4th July 1910, in the form of a
Lot 344
A souvenir of the James Jeffries v Jack Johnson at Reno, Nevada 4th July 1910, in the form of a
950 GBP
1,200 - 1,500 GBP
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A First World War period boxing poster featuring Jimmy Wilde at the Skating Rink, Castleford, a
Lot 345
A First World War period boxing poster featuring Jimmy Wilde at the Skating Rink, Castleford, a
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100 - 200 GBP
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A good collection of boxing memorabilia formerly owned by the amateur boxer and walker Dennis
Lot 346
A good collection of boxing memorabilia formerly owned by the amateur boxer and walker Dennis
480 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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Six vintage boxing photographs, including a 10 by 8in. of the famous Dempsey v Tunney 'Long
Lot 347
Six vintage boxing photographs, including a 10 by 8in. of the famous Dempsey v Tunney 'Long
60 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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Boxing memorabilia, comprising: a ticket sales flyer for the Joe Louis v Max Schmeling World
Lot 348
Boxing memorabilia, comprising: a ticket sales flyer for the Joe Louis v Max Schmeling World
60 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A replica of Max Schmeling's German Boxing Authority belt circa 1930, with certification from
Lot 349
A replica of Max Schmeling's German Boxing Authority belt circa 1930, with certification from
500 GBP
700 - 1,000 GBP
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A replica of Willie Pep's Ring Magazine 1949 World Light Heavyweight Championship (v Sandy Sadler)
Lot 350
A replica of Willie Pep's Ring Magazine 1949 World Light Heavyweight Championship (v Sandy Sadler)
190 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A multi-signed poster for the HBO Sports Film "Joe Louis, America's hero … betrayed", featuring a
Lot 351
A multi-signed poster for the HBO Sports Film "Joe Louis, America's hero … betrayed", featuring a
190 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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The Archie Moore family album, content including signed items, a 1950 management contract,
Lot 352
The Archie Moore family album, content including signed items, a 1950 management contract,
190 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A replica of Archie Moore's Ring Magazine World Light Heavyweight Championship boxing belt, sold
Lot 353
A replica of Archie Moore's Ring Magazine World Light Heavyweight Championship boxing belt, sold
280 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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An original colour artwork for a MAC cartoon portraying gentlemen enjoying an evening's boxing at
Lot 354
An original colour artwork for a MAC cartoon portraying gentlemen enjoying an evening's boxing at
70 GBP
120 - 150 GBP
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A signed colour photograph of Floyd Patterson, 9 by 7in., mounted, framed & glazed, 46 by 42cm.,
Lot 355
A signed colour photograph of Floyd Patterson, 9 by 7in., mounted, framed & glazed, 46 by 42cm.,
75 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A Jake La Motta signed boxing glove cast, a Boxing Hall of Fame 10th anniversary metallic
Lot 356
A Jake La Motta signed boxing glove cast, a Boxing Hall of Fame 10th anniversary metallic
190 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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A movie poster for " The Hurricane" signed by the boxer Rubin Hurricane Carter, the signature in
Lot 357
A movie poster for " The Hurricane" signed by the boxer Rubin Hurricane Carter, the signature in
280 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A replica of Carmen Basilio's World Middleweight Championship boxing belt, mounted together with a
Lot 358
A replica of Carmen Basilio's World Middleweight Championship boxing belt, mounted together with a
280 GBP
350 - 450 GBP
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A pair of vintage boxing gloves with the left hand double signed by Tony DeMarco and Carmen Basilio,
Lot 359
A pair of vintage boxing gloves with the left hand double signed by Tony DeMarco and Carmen Basilio,
140 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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