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Sporting Memorabilia
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W1A 2AA
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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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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
0 GBP
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
50 - 80 GBP
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An engraving of the 'Remains of Gibbon's Tennis Court', as it appeared after the fire, 17
Lot 245
An engraving of the 'Remains of Gibbon's Tennis Court', as it appeared after the fire, 17
30 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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After Ernest Montaut (1879-1909) EN VISITE: LE LEVRIER ET L'HIRONDELLE RENAULT colour lithograph
Lot 246
After Ernest Montaut (1879-1909) EN VISITE: LE LEVRIER ET L'HIRONDELLE RENAULT colour lithograph
260 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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After
Lot 247
After "Erte" (Romaine de Tirtoff) (1892-1990), LOVE AND TENNIS SUITE 1974 signed in pencil by the
250 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A photograph of a group of 45 schoolgirls holding tennis racquets and hockey sticks printed by W.
Lot 248
A photograph of a group of 45 schoolgirls holding tennis racquets and hockey sticks printed by W.
65 GBP
100 - 150 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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Three 'Kodachrome' transparencies relating to the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships in 1958,
Lot 250
Three 'Kodachrome' transparencies relating to the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships in 1958,
20 GBP
30 - 40 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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Helen Wills Moody (1905-1998) SELF PORTRAIT ON THE TENNIS COURT Signed, original pencil &
Lot 255
Helen Wills Moody (1905-1998) SELF PORTRAIT ON THE TENNIS COURT Signed, original pencil &
800 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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After Sir John Lavery by Maple Grissell (20th century) THE TENNIS PARTY signed with initials, oil on
Lot 256
After Sir John Lavery by Maple Grissell (20th century) THE TENNIS PARTY signed with initials, oil on
75 GBP
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Luis Morris (contemporary) PORTRAITS OF TENNIS PLAYERS (A GROUP OF 7) a group of seven portraits
Lot 257
Luis Morris (contemporary) PORTRAITS OF TENNIS PLAYERS (A GROUP OF 7) a group of seven portraits
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Richard Goudreau (contemporary) PORTRAIT OF ANDRE AGASI signed, crayon drawing, 45 by 32cm., 17 ¾ by
Lot 258
Richard Goudreau (contemporary) PORTRAIT OF ANDRE AGASI signed, crayon drawing, 45 by 32cm., 17 ¾ by
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An Elkington silver-plate copy of the Venus Rosewater Dish presented annually to the Wimbledon
Lot 259
An Elkington silver-plate copy of the Venus Rosewater Dish presented annually to the Wimbledon
200 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A tankard trophy - Amersham 1889, a wooden-lined, silver-plate banded lawn tennis trophy, a small
Lot 260
A tankard trophy - Amersham 1889, a wooden-lined, silver-plate banded lawn tennis trophy, a small
70 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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An Eton School Trophy awarded for the game of Eton Fives in 1890, in the form of a Victorian
Lot 261
An Eton School Trophy awarded for the game of Eton Fives in 1890, in the form of a Victorian
50 GBP
100 - 150 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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The winner's trophy for the Women's Singles at the 1910 US National Indoor Championship won by the
Lot 269
The winner's trophy for the Women's Singles at the 1910 US National Indoor Championship won by the
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400 - 600 GBP
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A group of four silver tennis trophy cups, all hallmarked, one inscribed as a 1908 mixed doubles 1st
Lot 270
A group of four silver tennis trophy cups, all hallmarked, one inscribed as a 1908 mixed doubles 1st
90 GBP
120 - 160 GBP
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The silver trophy awarded to Elwood Cooke and his wife Sarah Palfrey Cooke as runners-up in the 1939
Lot 271
The silver trophy awarded to Elwood Cooke and his wife Sarah Palfrey Cooke as runners-up in the 1939
580 GBP
700 - 1,000 GBP
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A group of four silver mounted commemorative ashtrays ex: Fred Perry Tennis Collection, onyx with
Lot 272
A group of four silver mounted commemorative ashtrays ex: Fred Perry Tennis Collection, onyx with
140 GBP
200 - 300 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 Doubles at the Wimbledon Lawn
Lot 275
The trophy awarded to Jana Novotna as runner-up in the 1991 Ladies Doubles at the Wimbledon Lawn
400 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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The trophy awarded to Jana Novotna as winner in the 1993 Ladies Doubles at the [short-lived] Asian
Lot 277
The trophy awarded to Jana Novotna as winner in the 1993 Ladies Doubles at the [short-lived] Asian
80 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 group of six United States Fed Cup team commemorative glass dishes made in Germany for Tiffany &
Lot 279
A group of six United States Fed Cup team commemorative glass dishes made in Germany for Tiffany &
70 GBP
120 - 160 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
150 - 250 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
200 - 250 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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300 - 500 GBP
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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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Three hallmarked silver tennis design brooches, one with gold-mounting; sold together with a
Lot 292
Three hallmarked silver tennis design brooches, one with gold-mounting; sold together with a
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200 - 250 GBP
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A Victorian brass tennis buckle, fine example, inscribed LAWN TENNIS, with crossed racquets,
Lot 293
A Victorian brass tennis buckle, fine example, inscribed LAWN TENNIS, with crossed racquets,
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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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A very early sterling silver propelling pencil to feature a tilt-head tennis racquet, by W.
Lot 295
A very early sterling silver propelling pencil to feature a tilt-head tennis racquet, by W.
190 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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An American sterling silver letter opener designed with a tilt-head tennis racquet handle 1890s,
Lot 296
An American sterling silver letter opener designed with a tilt-head tennis racquet handle 1890s,
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A Victorian silver cigar cutter designed as a tennis racquet circa 1890, hallmarked Birmingham,
Lot 297
A Victorian silver cigar cutter designed as a tennis racquet circa 1890, hallmarked Birmingham,
150 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A pair of silver plated tennis candlesticks, the candle holders supported on a ball resting on
Lot 298
A pair of silver plated tennis candlesticks, the candle holders supported on a ball resting on
220 GBP
60 - 90 GBP
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19 various silver tennis spoons, all hallmarked, many with enamelling, and examples named to lawn
Lot 299
19 various silver tennis spoons, all hallmarked, many with enamelling, and examples named to lawn
200 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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