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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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A cigar cutter inscribed
Lot 61
A cigar cutter inscribed "The Curragh" and dated 1931, partly-gilded white metal, the handle
80 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A cigar cutter modelled as the head and neck of a racehorse, in silvered metal with foliate
Lot 62
A cigar cutter modelled as the head and neck of a racehorse, in silvered metal with foliate
80 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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An Italian smoker's pipe by Brebbia featuring racehorses & jockeys, the briarwood bowl mounted in
Lot 63
An Italian smoker's pipe by Brebbia featuring racehorses & jockeys, the briarwood bowl mounted in
60 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Racing ceramics, i) Crown Lynn pottery jug with printed decoration of the French bred 1865 Triple
Lot 65
Racing ceramics, i) Crown Lynn pottery jug with printed decoration of the French bred 1865 Triple
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100 - 150 GBP
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A Wedgwood porcelain sculpture of the American champion racehorse
Lot 66
A Wedgwood porcelain sculpture of the American champion racehorse "John Henry" with Jockey up by
300 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A Royal Doulton model of Desert Orchid sculpted by Warren Platt, circa 1994, set on a wooden base,
Lot 67
A Royal Doulton model of Desert Orchid sculpted by Warren Platt, circa 1994, set on a wooden base,
0 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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Lot 68
"The Winners Egg" created by Sarah Faberge, from a 2007 St Petersburg Collection limited edition
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6,000 - 10,000 GBP
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A fine and rare antique ladies fan with printed portraits of the Derby winners between 1857-1872,
Lot 69
A fine and rare antique ladies fan with printed portraits of the Derby winners between 1857-1872,
850 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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A racing plate from Iroquois who in 1881 became the first American-bred thoroughbred to win The
Lot 70
A racing plate from Iroquois who in 1881 became the first American-bred thoroughbred to win The
1,400 GBP
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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The preserved hoof of
Lot 71
The preserved hoof of "Zoedone" winner of the 1883 Grand National Steeplechase, mounted on a horse
850 GBP
1,000 - 1,200 GBP
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A tea cup saucer from Fred & Nellie Archer's dessert service received as a wedding present for their
Lot 72
A tea cup saucer from Fred & Nellie Archer's dessert service received as a wedding present for their
110 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A pocket watch presented to J.A. Johnston from H.R.H. The Prince of Wales to commemorate his first
Lot 73
A pocket watch presented to J.A. Johnston from H.R.H. The Prince of Wales to commemorate his first
600 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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A commemoration of the jockey Fred Archer produced after his suicide in 1886, in the form of a
Lot 74
A commemoration of the jockey Fred Archer produced after his suicide in 1886, in the form of a
260 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A fine metalwork & woodwork relief picture commemorating the first running of the Jubilee Stakes
Lot 75
A fine metalwork & woodwork relief picture commemorating the first running of the Jubilee Stakes
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1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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The original design for the trophy for the Royal Hunt Cup at Ascot in 1896, scale pen & ink & wash
Lot 76
The original design for the trophy for the Royal Hunt Cup at Ascot in 1896, scale pen & ink & wash
80 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A vesta case commemorating the victory of Prince of Wales's Ambush II in the 1900 Grand National,
Lot 77
A vesta case commemorating the victory of Prince of Wales's Ambush II in the 1900 Grand National,
140 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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The 1926 Cheltenham Gold Cup presented to Mr Frank Barbour after the victory of his steeplechaser
Lot 78
The 1926 Cheltenham Gold Cup presented to Mr Frank Barbour after the victory of his steeplechaser "
18,000 GBP
20,000 - 25,000 GBP
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A racing plate worn by a winner at the now defunct Scottish racecourse Bogside, mounted and
Lot 79
A racing plate worn by a winner at the now defunct Scottish racecourse Bogside, mounted and
30 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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A silver vesta case commemorating the victory of Grakle in the 1931 Grand National, hallmarked
Lot 80
A silver vesta case commemorating the victory of Grakle in the 1931 Grand National, hallmarked
140 GBP
140 - 180 GBP
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A gold and diamond gentleman's shamrock stick pin circa 1905-10, three good sized diamonds on the
Lot 81
A gold and diamond gentleman's shamrock stick pin circa 1905-10, three good sized diamonds on the
850 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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A silver gilt and diamond encrusted ladies racehorse & jockey brooch circa, ruby eye, jockey in blue
Lot 82
A silver gilt and diamond encrusted ladies racehorse & jockey brooch circa, ruby eye, jockey in blue
800 GBP
500 - 800 GBP
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An unusual pendant commemorating the racehorse Nijinsky, incorporating a blue lapis seal, set in
Lot 83
An unusual pendant commemorating the racehorse Nijinsky, incorporating a blue lapis seal, set in
2,000 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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A marked Asprey London bejewelled bluebird chick, the gold body encrusted with turquoise
Lot 84
A marked Asprey London bejewelled bluebird chick, the gold body encrusted with turquoise
1,800 GBP
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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A 5gr. pure gold (999.9) ingot encased in a gold pendant frame set with three emeralds and 18
Lot 85
A 5gr. pure gold (999.9) ingot encased in a gold pendant frame set with three emeralds and 18
320 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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THE ARKLE COLLECTION A PRIVATE COLLECTION OF MEMORABILIA RELATING TO THE HIGHEST RATED
Lot 86
THE ARKLE COLLECTION A PRIVATE COLLECTION OF MEMORABILIA RELATING TO THE HIGHEST RATED
65,000 GBP
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
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Exercise plates for the Grand National winners Red Rum and Aldaniti, identified now only by slips of
Lot 87
Exercise plates for the Grand National winners Red Rum and Aldaniti, identified now only by slips of
400 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A Red Rum public appearance sash, on a red satin ground with yellow lettering, inscribed both
Lot 88
A Red Rum public appearance sash, on a red satin ground with yellow lettering, inscribed both
110 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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Lot 89
A "Commander In Chief" 1993 Derby trophy racing plate, mounted to the back of a French electroplated
280 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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The signed riding boots worn by A P McCoy when riding his 4,000th winner aboard
Lot 90
The signed riding boots worn by A P McCoy when riding his 4,000th winner aboard "Mountain Tunes"
2,000 GBP
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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A 1970s racing saddle signed by jockeys. the white, lightweight saddle profusely signed in pen,
Lot 91
A 1970s racing saddle signed by jockeys. the white, lightweight saddle profusely signed in pen,
180 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A multi-signed pair of jockey's breeches, signed in black marker pen by Brett Doyle, Pat Cosgrove,
Lot 92
A multi-signed pair of jockey's breeches, signed in black marker pen by Brett Doyle, Pat Cosgrove,
85 GBP
120 - 160 GBP
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A saddle and a pair of breeches used by and signed by the Derby winning jockey Martin Dwyer, the
Lot 93
A saddle and a pair of breeches used by and signed by the Derby winning jockey Martin Dwyer, the
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250 - 350 GBP
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A signed pair of Frankie Dettori jockey breeches, by Ornella Prosperi of Milan, embroidered
Lot 94
A signed pair of Frankie Dettori jockey breeches, by Ornella Prosperi of Milan, embroidered
100 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A set of royal Blue Godolphin racing silks with the jacket and cap signed by Frankie Dettori, by
Lot 95
A set of royal Blue Godolphin racing silks with the jacket and cap signed by Frankie Dettori, by
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200 - 300 GBP
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A set of Sheikh Mohammed racing silks, by Gibson Saddlers of Newmarket, maroon jacket, white
Lot 96
A set of Sheikh Mohammed racing silks, by Gibson Saddlers of Newmarket, maroon jacket, white
80 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A set of Maktoum Al Maktoum racing silks, royal blue with light blue 'V' and cap, tears to back just
Lot 97
A set of Maktoum Al Maktoum racing silks, royal blue with light blue 'V' and cap, tears to back just
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A collection of 12 miscellaneous sets of racing silks dating from the 1970s onwards, four with the
Lot 98
A collection of 12 miscellaneous sets of racing silks dating from the 1970s onwards, four with the
150 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A set of Bill Gredley racing colours signed by the owner, trainer & jockey of
Lot 99
A set of Bill Gredley racing colours signed by the owner, trainer & jockey of "User Friendly" Mr
220 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A set of racing colours in the plain pink of Mrs Sue Magnier, French by Confection Mireille
Lot 100
A set of racing colours in the plain pink of Mrs Sue Magnier, French by Confection Mireille
75 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A signed wartime racecard for [donkey] Derby Day at Epsom Racecourse 27th May 1944, all profits to
Lot 101
A signed wartime racecard for [donkey] Derby Day at Epsom Racecourse 27th May 1944, all profits to
140 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A horse racing autograph album circa 1955-1957, signatures including The Earl of Derby, Joe
Lot 102
A horse racing autograph album circa 1955-1957, signatures including The Earl of Derby, Joe
80 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Six postal covers signed by Lester Piggott, Epsom Surrey Home of the Derby 1978; Horses of Bahrain
Lot 103
Six postal covers signed by Lester Piggott, Epsom Surrey Home of the Derby 1978; Horses of Bahrain
100 GBP
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A signed Lester Piggott print titled
Lot 104
A signed Lester Piggott print titled "The Five Greatest I Ever Rode", signed in pencil by the jockey
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A Willie Shoemaker & Steve Cauthen double-signed print, the two American jockeys competing in the
Lot 105
A Willie Shoemaker & Steve Cauthen double-signed print, the two American jockeys competing in the
70 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A limited edition print of Dawn Run signed by Jonjo O'Neill, additionally signed by the artist Peter
Lot 106
A limited edition print of Dawn Run signed by Jonjo O'Neill, additionally signed by the artist Peter
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80 - 120 GBP
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Three Grand National commemorative scarves, for Royal Tan (1954), Grakle (1931) and Sprig (1927),
Lot 107
Three Grand National commemorative scarves, for Royal Tan (1954), Grakle (1931) and Sprig (1927),
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250 - 350 GBP
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A silk scarf commemorating the victory of Shaun Goilin in the 1930 Grand National, areas of colour
Lot 108
A silk scarf commemorating the victory of Shaun Goilin in the 1930 Grand National, areas of colour
50 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A ladies silk scarf commemorating the victory of Grakle in the 1931 Grand National
Lot 109
A ladies silk scarf commemorating the victory of Grakle in the 1931 Grand National
70 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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A ladies silk scarf commemorating the victory of Nicolaus Silver in the 1961 Grand National,
Lot 110
A ladies silk scarf commemorating the victory of Nicolaus Silver in the 1961 Grand National,
0 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A ladies racing scarf decorated with a border of steeplechasers, on a beige ground not illustrated
Lot 111
A ladies racing scarf decorated with a border of steeplechasers, on a beige ground not illustrated
15 GBP
20 - 30 GBP
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A rare silk scarf commemorating the Grand Prix de Paris in 1935 won by Baron Edouard de Rothschild's
Lot 112
A rare silk scarf commemorating the Grand Prix de Paris in 1935 won by Baron Edouard de Rothschild's
0 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A very early example of a Derby scarf commemorating the victory of Pretender in 1869,
Lot 113
A very early example of a Derby scarf commemorating the victory of Pretender in 1869,
90 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A ladies silk scarf commemorating the victory of Major Loder's 'Spearmint' in the 1906 Derby
Lot 114
A ladies silk scarf commemorating the victory of Major Loder's 'Spearmint' in the 1906 Derby
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150 - 200 GBP
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A silk Derby scarf commemorating the victory of H.M. The King's 'Minoru' in 1909
Lot 115
A silk Derby scarf commemorating the victory of H.M. The King's 'Minoru' in 1909
120 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A silk scarf commemorating the victory of Papyrus in 1923, damaged
Lot 116
A silk scarf commemorating the victory of Papyrus in 1923, damaged
0 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A ladies silk scarf commemorating the victory of The Aga Khan's My Love in the 1948 Derby, sold
Lot 117
A ladies silk scarf commemorating the victory of The Aga Khan's My Love in the 1948 Derby, sold
70 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A Derby scarf commemorating the victory of Nimbus in 1949
Lot 118
A Derby scarf commemorating the victory of Nimbus in 1949
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100 - 150 GBP
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A Derby scarf commemorating the victory of Galcador in 1950
Lot 119
A Derby scarf commemorating the victory of Galcador in 1950
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A ladies silk scarf commemorating the 1950 Derby won by the French colt Galcador owned by Marcel
Lot 120
A ladies silk scarf commemorating the 1950 Derby won by the French colt Galcador owned by Marcel
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100 - 150 GBP
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