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Sporting Memorabilia
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W1A 2AA
United Kingdom

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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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Lot 226
"Tennis World" an unbroken run from April 1969 to Nov/Dec 1981, in 13 bound volumes
40 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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Lot 227
"World Tennis", an unbroken run of the American publication from June 1953 to May 1978, in 25
650 GBP
350 - 400 GBP
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29 British Davis Cup tennis programmes dating between 1949 and 1996, a little duplication not
Lot 228
29 British Davis Cup tennis programmes dating between 1949 and 1996, a little duplication not
55 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A daily programme for the French Open Tennis Championships at Roland Garros, 21st July 1947,
Lot 229
A daily programme for the French Open Tennis Championships at Roland Garros, 21st July 1947,
30 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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75 Wimbledon Tennis Championship programmes, post-war collection with examples from the 1950s to
Lot 230
75 Wimbledon Tennis Championship programmes, post-war collection with examples from the 1950s to
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Lot 231
"Athletic Sports", extract in bindings, pages 147 to 158 with illustrations, covering rackets and
120 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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Lot 232
"Kouli Khan; or, the Progress of Error", a verse of political satire on King George II's divorce
60 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A late 19th century English tea room menu with a colour tennis print, titled
Lot 233
A late 19th century English tea room menu with a colour tennis print, titled "Walk into the garden a
35 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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Three 19th century American advertisements for lawn mowers and featuring lawn tennis, i) fold out
Lot 234
Three 19th century American advertisements for lawn mowers and featuring lawn tennis, i) fold out
55 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A set of four rare Christmas cards with charming colour lithographic tennis scenes and greetings, by
Lot 234A
A set of four rare Christmas cards with charming colour lithographic tennis scenes and greetings, by
40 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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An unused invoice book for C.W. Bacon & Co., cycle, motor and sports outfitters based in Worple
Lot 235
An unused invoice book for C.W. Bacon & Co., cycle, motor and sports outfitters based in Worple
35 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A 1913 Scottish Widows' Fund Mutual Life Assurance Society aide-memoire featuring a design by Walter
Lot 236
A 1913 Scottish Widows' Fund Mutual Life Assurance Society aide-memoire featuring a design by Walter
20 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A certificate for the Garden-Tennis Club De Cabourg issued 10th September 1919 complete with 30
Lot 237
A certificate for the Garden-Tennis Club De Cabourg issued 10th September 1919 complete with 30
110 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A small paper vignette for the US Men's National Tennis Championship at the West Side Tennis Club,
Lot 238
A small paper vignette for the US Men's National Tennis Championship at the West Side Tennis Club,
25 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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Tennis memorabilia including hand written notes & scores for a Davis Cup match USA v Australia in
Lot 239
Tennis memorabilia including hand written notes & scores for a Davis Cup match USA v Australia in
170 GBP
60 - 90 GBP
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Tennis cigarette and trading cards, traditional publishers including Churchman's, eutscher Sport,
Lot 240
Tennis cigarette and trading cards, traditional publishers including Churchman's, eutscher Sport,
150 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A collection of framed cigarette cards depicting tennis, including Ensenanza Los Juegos Law
Lot 241
A collection of framed cigarette cards depicting tennis, including Ensenanza Los Juegos Law
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150 - 250 GBP
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29 various collectors cards featuring tennis, publishers including Dominion Chocolate, Sports
Lot 242
29 various collectors cards featuring tennis, publishers including Dominion Chocolate, Sports
70 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A collection of 32 American tennis press badges many named to H.O. Zimman, 1970s and 1980s, issues
Lot 243
A collection of 32 American tennis press badges many named to H.O. Zimman, 1970s and 1980s, issues
200 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A miscellany of tennis badges, medals, key-rings, presentations etc., including issues for the
Lot 244
A miscellany of tennis badges, medals, key-rings, presentations etc., including issues for the
50 GBP
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An album of privately taken unpublished photographs that includes three rare images of Centre
Lot 249
An album of privately taken unpublished photographs that includes three rare images of Centre
300 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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16mm Sound Lawn Tennis Film, Extremely Rare Film “GREATEST MOMENTS IN THE HISTORY OF TENNIS” -
Lot 251
16mm Sound Lawn Tennis Film, Extremely Rare Film “GREATEST MOMENTS IN THE HISTORY OF TENNIS” -
280 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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16mm Film - The History of the USTA (with DVD copy), entitled
Lot 252
16mm Film - The History of the USTA (with DVD copy), entitled "The First Hundred Years", black and
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Four tennis films, i) 9.5mm Film - 100 Years of Wimbledon 1877-1977, Walton Super 8 (with DVD
Lot 253
Four tennis films, i) 9.5mm Film - 100 Years of Wimbledon 1877-1977, Walton Super 8 (with DVD
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Three table tennis films, i) 16mm Film -
Lot 254
Three table tennis films, i) 16mm Film - "Table Tennis" (with DVD copy) Featuring Coleman Clark, Don
120 GBP
120 - 160 GBP
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John Frederick Marshall - Rugby Racket Handicap Trophy, a Rugby School Rackets Trophy by Mappin &
Lot 262
John Frederick Marshall - Rugby Racket Handicap Trophy, a Rugby School Rackets Trophy by Mappin &
120 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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John F. Marshall Racquets Trophy, a further 'House' trophy acquired by Marshall while at Rugby
Lot 263
John F. Marshall Racquets Trophy, a further 'House' trophy acquired by Marshall while at Rugby
100 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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The Harrow School Champion Rackets Cup of 1916 presented by Viscount Ebrington to the winning boy
Lot 264
The Harrow School Champion Rackets Cup of 1916 presented by Viscount Ebrington to the winning boy
800 GBP
800 - 1,000 GBP
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Cut Glass Real Tennis Trophy - Charles Day Rose “I Push” A unique, rare and impressive glass
Lot 265
Cut Glass Real Tennis Trophy - Charles Day Rose “I Push” A unique, rare and impressive glass
700 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A German lawn tennis trophy 1907, A fine, impressive and heavy metallic cup with the domed cover
Lot 266
A German lawn tennis trophy 1907, A fine, impressive and heavy metallic cup with the domed cover
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Eastern Championships Doubles Silver Trophy, Newport 1898, a fine trophy in the form of a small
Lot 267
Eastern Championships Doubles Silver Trophy, Newport 1898, a fine trophy in the form of a small
120 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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An early tennis trophy won by the legendary American player William T. Tilden, 11 years old at the
Lot 268
An early tennis trophy won by the legendary American player William T. Tilden, 11 years old at the
750 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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A brass and wooden shield commemorating the winners and runners-up at the 1952 Lawn Tennis
Lot 273
A brass and wooden shield commemorating the winners and runners-up at the 1952 Lawn Tennis
60 GBP
120 - 160 GBP
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Rackets trophy, an attractive Rackets Trophy in the form of a bowl (gilded interior) supported by
Lot 274
Rackets trophy, an attractive Rackets Trophy in the form of a bowl (gilded interior) supported by
80 GBP
120 - 160 GBP
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The trophy awarded to Jana Novotna as runner-up in the 1991 Ladies Singles at the Australian Open
Lot 276
The trophy awarded to Jana Novotna as runner-up in the 1991 Ladies Singles at the Australian Open
120 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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A cased 1992 Federation Cup winner's trophy, in the form of a fine quality replica of the '
Lot 278
A cased 1992 Federation Cup winner's trophy, in the form of a fine quality replica of the '
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400 - 600 GBP
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A trophy for the men's singles finalist at the 2011 Aegon International Tennis Tournament played
Lot 280
A trophy for the men's singles finalist at the 2011 Aegon International Tennis Tournament played
35 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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Two real tennis silver medals awarded to J.B. Gribble, i) Queens Club Amateur Tennis Championship
Lot 281
Two real tennis silver medals awarded to J.B. Gribble, i) Queens Club Amateur Tennis Championship
150 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A silver runners-up medal awarded to Winifred Geraldine Beamish for the Ladies Doubles at the Lawn
Lot 282
A silver runners-up medal awarded to Winifred Geraldine Beamish for the Ladies Doubles at the Lawn
780 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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A silver-gilt Davis Cup tennis medal awarded to the British player Frank Riseley for the match v
Lot 283
A silver-gilt Davis Cup tennis medal awarded to the British player Frank Riseley for the match v
100 GBP
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A group of three Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships jubilee medals, two for the Golden Jubilee
Lot 284
A group of three Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships jubilee medals, two for the Golden Jubilee
100 GBP
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A U.S. Lawn Tennis Association Golden Jubilee medal presented to Bill Tilden at the Parade of
Lot 285
A U.S. Lawn Tennis Association Golden Jubilee medal presented to Bill Tilden at the Parade of
2,000 GBP
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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A United States Lawn Tennis Association Golden Jubilee Anniversary Medal 1881-1931, in gilt, the
Lot 286
A United States Lawn Tennis Association Golden Jubilee Anniversary Medal 1881-1931, in gilt, the
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A Lawn Tennis Hard Court Championship of Great Britain bronze ladies singles semi-finalists medal
Lot 287
A Lawn Tennis Hard Court Championship of Great Britain bronze ladies singles semi-finalists medal
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A Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships bronze semi-finalists medal, the original recipient and year
Lot 288
A Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships bronze semi-finalists medal, the original recipient and year
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Lot 289
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Three cased bronze Lawn Tennis Association junior prize medals, i) a runners-up medal for the boys
Lot 290
Three cased bronze Lawn Tennis Association junior prize medals, i) a runners-up medal for the boys
90 GBP
90 - 120 GBP
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Two tennis medals won by Ken Weatherley for Cambridge University Lawn Tennis Club v Oxford U.L.T.
Lot 291
Two tennis medals won by Ken Weatherley for Cambridge University Lawn Tennis Club v Oxford U.L.T.
30 GBP
60 - 90 GBP
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A Collection of Bijou Lawn Tennis items, consisting of a matching, c1900 copper snuff box and sprung
Lot 294
A Collection of Bijou Lawn Tennis items, consisting of a matching, c1900 copper snuff box and sprung
75 GBP
120 - 160 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
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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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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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 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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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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