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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 postcard of the R.M.S.
Lot 420
A postcard of the R.M.S. "Orsova" signed in ink by the England team to Australia in 1954-55, 20
75 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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The signatures of the Australian Cricket touring team to England 1961, on an official headed
Lot 421
The signatures of the Australian Cricket touring team to England 1961, on an official headed
40 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A Sir Garfield Sobers & Sir Richard Hadlee double-signed photographic presentation, titled '
Lot 422
A Sir Garfield Sobers & Sir Richard Hadlee double-signed photographic presentation, titled '
20 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A signed cricket bat dated 1923-24, signed in ink to the reverse by the England and South Africa
Lot 423
A signed cricket bat dated 1923-24, signed in ink to the reverse by the England and South Africa
95 GBP
140 - 180 GBP
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A cricket bat extensively signed by cricketers in 1931, the signatures including the first full
Lot 424
A cricket bat extensively signed by cricketers in 1931, the signatures including the first full
300 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A profusely signed 1930s cricket bat, signed in ink to the face and the reverse, two England teams
Lot 425
A profusely signed 1930s cricket bat, signed in ink to the face and the reverse, two England teams
220 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A cricket bat signed by the England and Australia teams from the 1948 Ashes series, signatures in
Lot 426
A cricket bat signed by the England and Australia teams from the 1948 Ashes series, signatures in
260 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A signed Graeme Hick blue England No.9 1999 Cricket World Cup shirt, signed front & reverse in black
Lot 427
A signed Graeme Hick blue England No.9 1999 Cricket World Cup shirt, signed front & reverse in black
75 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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Two cricket caps, the first with a red rose to the crown, the other inscribed St. H.P. C.C. not
Lot 428
Two cricket caps, the first with a red rose to the crown, the other inscribed St. H.P. C.C. not
10 GBP
20 - 30 GBP
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Memorabilia from the collection of the late Fred Titmus, comprising: cricket medals, i) a cased
Lot 429
Memorabilia from the collection of the late Fred Titmus, comprising: cricket medals, i) a cased
480 GBP
650 - 750 GBP
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Two Northamptonshire county cricket caps, maroon with gold rose emblem, the first awarded to
Lot 430
Two Northamptonshire county cricket caps, maroon with gold rose emblem, the first awarded to
140 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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An Ian Austin Lancashire county cricket bat and a team-signed Ian Austin No.14 Lancashire county
Lot 431
An Ian Austin Lancashire county cricket bat and a team-signed Ian Austin No.14 Lancashire county
150 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A cased 1993 Benson & Hedges Cup final awarded to the cricket umpire Barrie Meyer, inscribed THE
Lot 432
A cased 1993 Benson & Hedges Cup final awarded to the cricket umpire Barrie Meyer, inscribed THE
55 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Two rare issues of
Lot 433
Two rare issues of "The All England Cricket & Football Journal and Athletic Review", No.3 Vol.I June
45 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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3 volumes on Cricket, Cricket of To-Day Illustrated, in 2 vols, by Percy Cross Standing,
Lot 434
3 volumes on Cricket, Cricket of To-Day Illustrated, in 2 vols, by Percy Cross Standing,
0 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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John Wisden's Cricketers' Almanacks for 1898, 1899 & 1910, all rebound and lacking original
Lot 435
John Wisden's Cricketers' Almanacks for 1898, 1899 & 1910, all rebound and lacking original
0 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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John Wisden's Cricketers' Almanacks for 1903, 1906 & 1931, all rebound but with original covers
Lot 436
John Wisden's Cricketers' Almanacks for 1903, 1906 & 1931, all rebound but with original covers
100 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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John Wisden's Cricketers' Almanack for 1914, original publisher's hardback, loose at spine, covers a
Lot 437
John Wisden's Cricketers' Almanack for 1914, original publisher's hardback, loose at spine, covers a
295 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A collection of 46 John Wisden's Cricketers' Almanacks, publisher's hardbacks for 1949, 1950, 1952
Lot 438
A collection of 46 John Wisden's Cricketers' Almanacks, publisher's hardbacks for 1949, 1950, 1952
170 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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A Daily Sketch newspaper 19th August 1926 with full front page photograph of the
Lot 439
A Daily Sketch newspaper 19th August 1926 with full front page photograph of the "crowd's wild
15 GBP
20 - 30 GBP
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A pair of Wills's Woodbine Cigarettes games
Lot 440
A pair of Wills's Woodbine Cigarettes games "cricket" and "football" 1930s, tinplate, with lever
75 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A vintage Liberty ladies silk square scarf
Lot 441
A vintage Liberty ladies silk square scarf "The Laws of The Game of Cricket", blue printing on an
0 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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A character jug of the cricketer W.G. Grace, by Manor, Staffordshire; sold together with another
Lot 442
A character jug of the cricketer W.G. Grace, by Manor, Staffordshire; sold together with another
240 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A silver plated cricket inkstand with presentation inscription dated 1886, mounted with a batsman
Lot 443
A silver plated cricket inkstand with presentation inscription dated 1886, mounted with a batsman
130 GBP
120 - 160 GBP
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A pair of Edwardian inkpots modelled as a cricket ball and a football, brass covered in red &
Lot 444
A pair of Edwardian inkpots modelled as a cricket ball and a football, brass covered in red &
120 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Victorian cricket buckle with a registered design mark for 1863, portraying a wicket keeper up
Lot 445
A Victorian cricket buckle with a registered design mark for 1863, portraying a wicket keeper up
0 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A wooden cricket bat letter opener, ash blade, holly handle, 26cm., 10in.
Lot 446
A wooden cricket bat letter opener, ash blade, holly handle, 26cm., 10in.
35 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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After Francis Hayman RA (1708-1776) THE GAME OF CRICKET IN THE ARTILLERY GROUND [FINSBURY] LONDON,
Lot 447
After Francis Hayman RA (1708-1776) THE GAME OF CRICKET IN THE ARTILLERY GROUND [FINSBURY] LONDON,
0 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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By an unknown hand PORTRAIT OF WILLIAM LILLYWHITE CIRCA 1820 watercolour, inscribed on the
Lot 448
By an unknown hand PORTRAIT OF WILLIAM LILLYWHITE CIRCA 1820 watercolour, inscribed on the
2,200 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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E.E. Smith (19th century) FROM THE VICARAGE, SOUTHMINSTER, A CRICKET MATCH IN THE ECLIPSE dated
Lot 449
E.E. Smith (19th century) FROM THE VICARAGE, SOUTHMINSTER, A CRICKET MATCH IN THE ECLIPSE dated
190 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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After William Burrup (Hon. Sec. Surrey County Cricket Club), KENNINGTON OVAL an arch-shaped
Lot 450
After William Burrup (Hon. Sec. Surrey County Cricket Club), KENNINGTON OVAL an arch-shaped
420 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A modern reproduction of Nicholas Felix's famous 1847 cricket print
Lot 451
A modern reproduction of Nicholas Felix's famous 1847 cricket print "The Eleven of England",
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60 - 100 GBP
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An original “Wells” artwork for a cartoon based on an Ashes series in England suffering from the
Lot 452
An original “Wells” artwork for a cartoon based on an Ashes series in England suffering from the
75 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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Gerry Wright (contemporary) PORTRAIT OF THE NOTTINHAMSHIRE & ENGLAND CRICKETEER ARTHUR SHREWSBURY
Lot 453
Gerry Wright (contemporary) PORTRAIT OF THE NOTTINHAMSHIRE & ENGLAND CRICKETEER ARTHUR SHREWSBURY
380 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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Lot 454
"Ionicus" [Joshua Armitage] (Contemporary) VILLAGE GREEN CRICKET signed and dated 1988, watercolour,
95 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Lot 455
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0 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A rare edition of
Lot 456
A rare edition of "Mr Punch's" Pocket Book for 1862, with extending printed frontispiece with
150 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Slazenger & Sons, London, cast iron croquet regulation hoop gauge circa 1900, 5 by 11cm., 2 by 4
Lot 457
A Slazenger & Sons, London, cast iron croquet regulation hoop gauge circa 1900, 5 by 11cm., 2 by 4
0 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A poster for the
Lot 458
A poster for the "Man v Woman" Great Pursuit Cycling Race at the Chatham Football Ground 1st
75 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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23 various cycling programmes & booklets, including 3 ladies races at the Royal Aquarium in
Lot 459
23 various cycling programmes & booklets, including 3 ladies races at the Royal Aquarium in
120 GBP
120 - 160 GBP
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A group of nine continental cycling prize medals dating from the 1890s, all with attractive
Lot 460
A group of nine continental cycling prize medals dating from the 1890s, all with attractive
580 GBP
700 - 900 GBP
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A leather money purse sent with an enamelled metal lid portraying a competitive cyclist,
Lot 461
A leather money purse sent with an enamelled metal lid portraying a competitive cyclist,
65 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A matching pair of Doulton Lambeth stoneware beakers featuring cyclists circa 1900, thee vignettes
Lot 462
A matching pair of Doulton Lambeth stoneware beakers featuring cyclists circa 1900, thee vignettes
260 GBP
350 - 450 GBP
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Two small French faience plates from a series titled
Lot 463
Two small French faience plates from a series titled "Les Sports", by Creil-Montereau, featuring
85 GBP
120 - 160 GBP
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An autograph book with a good selection of 20th century sportsmen, including the 1921 Australian
Lot 464
An autograph book with a good selection of 20th century sportsmen, including the 1921 Australian
600 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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A collection of five £1 cheques signed by sports personalities, comprising: the British Olympic gold
Lot 465
A collection of five £1 cheques signed by sports personalities, comprising: the British Olympic gold
380 GBP
450 - 550 GBP
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An autograph book including the signatures of the Open Championship winners Harry Vardon, J H
Lot 466
An autograph book including the signatures of the Open Championship winners Harry Vardon, J H
550 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A superb and near-complete collection of autographs of the European golfers who have played in Ryder
Lot 467
A superb and near-complete collection of autographs of the European golfers who have played in Ryder
1,400 GBP
1,000 - 1,200 GBP
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An autograph album including Ryder Cup & other golfing autographs, a 1935 British Ryder Cup team
Lot 468
An autograph album including Ryder Cup & other golfing autographs, a 1935 British Ryder Cup team
300 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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A Royal Bank of Scotland five pounds banknote autographed by Jack Nicklaus, signed in black marker
Lot 469
A Royal Bank of Scotland five pounds banknote autographed by Jack Nicklaus, signed in black marker
100 GBP
100 - 120 GBP
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A Royal Bank of Scotland five pounds banknote autographed by Jack Nicklaus, signed in black marker
Lot 470
A Royal Bank of Scotland five pounds banknote autographed by Jack Nicklaus, signed in black marker
90 GBP
100 - 120 GBP
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A postal cover commemorating the 1970 Open Championship at St Andrews signed by Jack Nicklaus,
Lot 471
A postal cover commemorating the 1970 Open Championship at St Andrews signed by Jack Nicklaus,
130 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A Jack Nicklaus signed St Andrews commemorative presentation, mounted with a 10 1/2 by 7in. colour
Lot 472
A Jack Nicklaus signed St Andrews commemorative presentation, mounted with a 10 1/2 by 7in. colour
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200 - 250 GBP
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A Tiger Woods signed photographic montage, a central 12 by 8 in. colour photograph signed in
Lot 473
A Tiger Woods signed photographic montage, a central 12 by 8 in. colour photograph signed in
190 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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A Tiger Woods signed colour photograph, a 10 by 8in. photo signed in gold marker pen, Woods
Lot 474
A Tiger Woods signed colour photograph, a 10 by 8in. photo signed in gold marker pen, Woods
80 GBP
120 - 160 GBP
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A fully-signed 8 by 12in. colour photograph of the 2006 Ryder Cup European winning team at the K
Lot 475
A fully-signed 8 by 12in. colour photograph of the 2006 Ryder Cup European winning team at the K
150 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A collection of 14 Ryder Cup programmes, 1933 (internally some pictures cut-out), 1951 (The Book
Lot 476
A collection of 14 Ryder Cup programmes, 1933 (internally some pictures cut-out), 1951 (The Book
200 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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An unbroken run of Open Championship programmes dating between 1973 and 1995, together with good
Lot 477
An unbroken run of Open Championship programmes dating between 1973 and 1995, together with good
170 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A golf puzzle skill game, players needing to guide a ball bearing through the various golf holes,
Lot 478
A golf puzzle skill game, players needing to guide a ball bearing through the various golf holes,
75 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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The Funny Side of Golf, published at the office of
Lot 479
The Funny Side of Golf, published at the office of "Punch", London, numerous amusing captioned
75 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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