This auction is live!

You need to be registered and approved to bid at this auction.

Watch the auction
This auction is closed!

It is no longer possible to bid at this auction.

You are registered for this auction

You are now approved to bid at this auction.

Your auction registration is now pending

You have successfully registered for this auction, pending approval to bid. Please check your email for further information.

Your auction registration has been declined

Please contact the auctioneer for more information.

Sporting Memorabilia
Live
Venue address
Sotheby's
34-35 New Bond Street
London
W1A 2AA
United Kingdom

Multi-location - see lot details

Sporting Memorabilia

Auction dates
10 Nov 2014 10:30 GMT
11 Nov 2014 10:30 GMT
Auction currency
 GBP
Accepted cards
We found 960 items matching your search
Refine results
Primary Category
Category
Brand
Item Type
Sale Section
Town/City
Sorted by
A French railway travel poster for the 1908 Franco-British Exhibition/Olympic Games in London, the
Lot 573
A French railway travel poster for the 1908 Franco-British Exhibition/Olympic Games in London, the
280 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
Estimate
VIEW
Lot closed
Lot location: London
Franco-British Exhibition/Olympic Games, London, 1908: a struck square graphite plaque, by
Lot 574
Franco-British Exhibition/Olympic Games, London, 1908: a struck square graphite plaque, by
280 GBP
400 - 500 GBP
Estimate
VIEW
Lot closed
Lot location: London
Franco-British Exhibition/Olympic Games, London, 1908: a souvenir money purse, the leather purse
Lot 575
Franco-British Exhibition/Olympic Games, London, 1908: a souvenir money purse, the leather purse
70 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
Estimate
VIEW
Lot closed
Lot location: London
A London 1908 Olympic Games gold winner's medal presented to Patrick Brennan captain of the Canadian
Lot 576
A London 1908 Olympic Games gold winner's medal presented to Patrick Brennan captain of the Canadian
12,000 GBP
12,000 - 15,000 GBP
Estimate
VIEW
Lot closed
Lot location: London
A 1908 London Olympic Games participation medal, in silver, by Vaughton, designed by Bertram
Lot 577
A 1908 London Olympic Games participation medal, in silver, by Vaughton, designed by Bertram
380 GBP
500 - 600 GBP
Estimate
VIEW
Lot closed
Lot location: London
A London 1908 Olympic Games participant's medal, in white metal, designed by Bertram Mackennal
Lot 578
A London 1908 Olympic Games participant's medal, in white metal, designed by Bertram Mackennal
420 GBP
450 - 550 GBP
Estimate
VIEW
Lot closed
Lot location: London
A London 1908 Olympic Games competitor's badge, silvered metal & blue enamel, inscribed COMPETITOR
Lot 579
A London 1908 Olympic Games competitor's badge, silvered metal & blue enamel, inscribed COMPETITOR
380 GBP
400 - 450 GBP
Estimate
VIEW
Lot closed
Lot location: London
A 1908 London Olympic Games judge's badge, by Vaughton of Birmingham in silvered bronze with the
Lot 580
A 1908 London Olympic Games judge's badge, by Vaughton of Birmingham in silvered bronze with the
1,700 GBP
2,200 - 2,500 GBP
Estimate
VIEW
Lot closed
Lot location: London
An official Swedish National Olympic Committee badge for the London 1908 Olympic Games, gilt-
Lot 581
An official Swedish National Olympic Committee badge for the London 1908 Olympic Games, gilt-
380 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
Estimate
VIEW
Lot closed
Lot location: London
A rare London 1908 Olympic Games Polytechnic pass, offering an honorary membership to Olympic
Lot 582
A rare London 1908 Olympic Games Polytechnic pass, offering an honorary membership to Olympic
150 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
Estimate
VIEW
Lot closed
Lot location: London
A London 1908 Olympic Games official programme for the rowing sports at Henley-on-Thames, card
Lot 583
A London 1908 Olympic Games official programme for the rowing sports at Henley-on-Thames, card
360 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
Estimate
VIEW
Lot closed
Lot location: London
Three London 1908 Olympic Games postcards, Bobby Kerr the 200m gold medal winner, an aerial view
Lot 584
Three London 1908 Olympic Games postcards, Bobby Kerr the 200m gold medal winner, an aerial view
70 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
Estimate
VIEW
Lot closed
Lot location: London
A rare colour tinted postcard portraying Dorando's arrival at the Stadium in the marathon at the
Lot 585
A rare colour tinted postcard portraying Dorando's arrival at the Stadium in the marathon at the
0 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
Estimate
VIEW
Lot closed
Lot location: London
An original photograph of Johnny Hayes the 1908 London Olympic Games marathon gold medallist, seated
Lot 586
An original photograph of Johnny Hayes the 1908 London Olympic Games marathon gold medallist, seated
90 GBP
120 - 160 GBP
Estimate
VIEW
Lot closed
Lot location: London
A pair of London 1908 Olympic Games marathon postcards of Johnny Hayes and Pietri Dorando, the Hayes
Lot 587
A pair of London 1908 Olympic Games marathon postcards of Johnny Hayes and Pietri Dorando, the Hayes
100 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
Estimate
VIEW
Lot closed
Lot location: London
A magazine plate of the American London 1908 Olympic Games athletes at a welcome home reception
Lot 588
A magazine plate of the American London 1908 Olympic Games athletes at a welcome home reception
50 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
Estimate
VIEW
Lot closed
Lot location: London
An archive of Arthur Stokes British cyclist at the Stockholm 1912 Olympic Games, the material
Lot 589
An archive of Arthur Stokes British cyclist at the Stockholm 1912 Olympic Games, the material
380 GBP
600 - 900 GBP
Estimate
VIEW
Lot closed
Lot location: London
Two Erik Bergavall brochures for the Stockholm 1912 Olympic Games, sold together with a programme
Lot 590
Two Erik Bergavall brochures for the Stockholm 1912 Olympic Games, sold together with a programme
50 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
Estimate
VIEW
Lot closed
Lot location: London
A programme for the Inter-Allied Games held at the Pershing Stadium, Paris, 22nd June to 6th July
Lot 591
A programme for the Inter-Allied Games held at the Pershing Stadium, Paris, 22nd June to 6th July
90 GBP
120 - 150 GBP
Estimate
VIEW
Lot closed
Lot location: London
Three medals for athletics championships held at Stamford Bridge, i) an AAA medal, inscribed 7
Lot 592
Three medals for athletics championships held at Stamford Bridge, i) an AAA medal, inscribed 7
190 GBP
350 - 400 GBP
Estimate
VIEW
Lot closed
Lot location: London
An Antwerp 1920 Olympic Games silver prize medal awarded to the British tennis player Winifred
Lot 593
An Antwerp 1920 Olympic Games silver prize medal awarded to the British tennis player Winifred
4,600 GBP
5,000 - 6,000 GBP
Estimate
VIEW
Lot closed
Lot location: London
A daily programme for the Antwerp 1920 Olympic Games, 17th August, covering athletics & lawn tennis
Lot 594
A daily programme for the Antwerp 1920 Olympic Games, 17th August, covering athletics & lawn tennis
190 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
Estimate
VIEW
Lot closed
Lot location: London
Three French magazines with coverage of the Antwerp 1920 Olympic Games, "Le Miroir Des Sports"
Lot 595
Three French magazines with coverage of the Antwerp 1920 Olympic Games, "Le Miroir Des Sports"
45 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
Estimate
VIEW
Lot closed
Lot location: London
A photograph album compiled by a British athlete Fred Gaby in the 1920s, subjects including
Lot 596
A photograph album compiled by a British athlete Fred Gaby in the 1920s, subjects including
80 GBP
100 - 140 GBP
Estimate
VIEW
Lot closed
Lot location: London
Two Amateur Athletics Association medals presented at Stamford Bridge, a cased silver medal for
Lot 597
Two Amateur Athletics Association medals presented at Stamford Bridge, a cased silver medal for
120 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
Estimate
VIEW
Lot closed
Lot location: London
A Bobsleigh used by the French team at the first Winter Olympic Games at Chamonix in 1924, an
Lot 598
A Bobsleigh used by the French team at the first Winter Olympic Games at Chamonix in 1924, an
4,000 GBP
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
Estimate
VIEW
Lot closed
Lot location: London
A rare promotional brochure for a 1925 movie starring the American 100 yards Olympic and World
Lot 599
A rare promotional brochure for a 1925 movie starring the American 100 yards Olympic and World
90 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
Estimate
VIEW
Lot closed
Lot location: London
A collection of memorabilia relating to the Scottish amateur featherweight boxer Harry Dingley
Lot 600
A collection of memorabilia relating to the Scottish amateur featherweight boxer Harry Dingley
400 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
Estimate
VIEW
Lot closed
Lot location: London
A very rare London Underground poster for the 1927 Amateur Athletics Association Championships at
Lot 601
A very rare London Underground poster for the 1927 Amateur Athletics Association Championships at
160 GBP
120 - 160 GBP
Estimate
VIEW
Lot closed
Lot location: London
The autograph book of Dr. Mezo Ferenc (1885-1961) winner of the gold medal for 'Epic Works' at the
Lot 603
The autograph book of Dr. Mezo Ferenc (1885-1961) winner of the gold medal for 'Epic Works' at the
2,500 GBP
2,000 - 2,500 GBP
Estimate
VIEW
Lot closed
Lot location: London
A signed photograph of the British men's gymnastics team at the Amsterdam 1928 Olympic Games
Lot 604
A signed photograph of the British men's gymnastics team at the Amsterdam 1928 Olympic Games
120 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
Estimate
VIEW
Lot closed
Lot location: London
Memorabilia relating to the British double-Olympic 800m champion athlete Douglas Lowe, comprising:
Lot 605
Memorabilia relating to the British double-Olympic 800m champion athlete Douglas Lowe, comprising:
450 GBP
450 - 550 GBP
Estimate
VIEW
Lot closed
Lot location: London
An Amsterdam 1928 Olympic Games Diploma issued to Dr. A. Porritt, Chef De mission of the New Zealand
Lot 606
An Amsterdam 1928 Olympic Games Diploma issued to Dr. A. Porritt, Chef De mission of the New Zealand
1,500 GBP
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
Estimate
VIEW
Lot closed
Lot location: London
A Dutch pottery beaker commemorating the football competition at the 1928 Amsterdam Olympic Games,
Lot 607
A Dutch pottery beaker commemorating the football competition at the 1928 Amsterdam Olympic Games,
120 GBP
90 - 120 GBP
Estimate
VIEW
Lot closed
Lot location: London
A specimen Los Angeles 1932 Olympic Games gold prize medal, in gilt, the edge inscribed WHITEHEAD-
Lot 608
A specimen Los Angeles 1932 Olympic Games gold prize medal, in gilt, the edge inscribed WHITEHEAD-
1,900 GBP
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
Estimate
VIEW
Lot closed
Lot location: London
A Garmisch-Partenkirchen 1936 Winter Olympic Games participant's medal, designed by Kunststickerei
Lot 609
A Garmisch-Partenkirchen 1936 Winter Olympic Games participant's medal, designed by Kunststickerei
550 GBP
750 - 850 GBP
Estimate
VIEW
Lot closed
Lot location: London
1936 Berlin Olympic Games bearer's torch, designed by Carl Diem, steel, made by Krupp Factory, route
Lot 610
1936 Berlin Olympic Games bearer's torch, designed by Carl Diem, steel, made by Krupp Factory, route
1,900 GBP
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
Estimate
VIEW
Lot closed
Lot location: London
A boxed gold-plated 1936 Berlin Olympic Games participant's medal, designed by O. Placzek, five
Lot 611
A boxed gold-plated 1936 Berlin Olympic Games participant's medal, designed by O. Placzek, five
190 GBP
250 - 300 GBP
Estimate
VIEW
Lot closed
Lot location: London
A Berlin 1936 Olympic Games National Olympic Committee member's badge, Olympic rings over the
Lot 612
A Berlin 1936 Olympic Games National Olympic Committee member's badge, Olympic rings over the
550 GBP
700 - 800 GBP
Estimate
VIEW
Lot closed
Lot location: London
A Berlin 1936 Olympic Games official's stop watch, the dial with Olympic rings, a discus thrower and
Lot 613
A Berlin 1936 Olympic Games official's stop watch, the dial with Olympic rings, a discus thrower and
190 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
Estimate
VIEW
Lot closed
Lot location: London
A Berlin 1936 Olympic Games wooden relay baton formerly owned by Erwin Gillmeister, German bronze
Lot 614
A Berlin 1936 Olympic Games wooden relay baton formerly owned by Erwin Gillmeister, German bronze
1,900 GBP
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
Estimate
VIEW
Lot closed
Lot location: London
Memorabilia formerly in the possession of Erwin Gillmeister, German bronze medal winning sprinter at
Lot 615
Memorabilia formerly in the possession of Erwin Gillmeister, German bronze medal winning sprinter at
580 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
Estimate
VIEW
Lot closed
Lot location: London
A complete set of 16 daily programmes for the Berlin 1936 Olympic Games, sold together with the very
Lot 616
A complete set of 16 daily programmes for the Berlin 1936 Olympic Games, sold together with the very
350 GBP
350 - 450 GBP
Estimate
VIEW
Lot closed
Lot location: London
A framed photograph of Jean Gilbert, British diver at the Berlin 1936 Olympic Games, 9 by 7 1/
Lot 617
A framed photograph of Jean Gilbert, British diver at the Berlin 1936 Olympic Games, 9 by 7 1/
90 GBP
140 - 180 GBP
Estimate
VIEW
Lot closed
Lot location: London
A French painted chrome cigarette dispenser modelled as a brown leather football titled OLYMPIA,
Lot 618
A French painted chrome cigarette dispenser modelled as a brown leather football titled OLYMPIA,
35 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
Estimate
VIEW
Lot closed
Lot location: London
A rare St Moritz 1948 Winter Olympic Games gold winner's prize medal, designed by Paul Andre Droz,
Lot 619
A rare St Moritz 1948 Winter Olympic Games gold winner's prize medal, designed by Paul Andre Droz,
20,000 GBP
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
Estimate
VIEW
Lot closed
Lot location: London
A St Moritz 1948 Winter Olympic Games participant's badge, openwork design incorporating Olympic
Lot 620
A St Moritz 1948 Winter Olympic Games participant's badge, openwork design incorporating Olympic
190 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
Estimate
VIEW
Lot closed
Lot location: London
Autographs collected at the 1948 World Figure Skating Championship at Davos by the international
Lot 621
Autographs collected at the 1948 World Figure Skating Championship at Davos by the international
50 GBP
100 - 120 GBP
Estimate
VIEW
Lot closed
Lot location: London
A scarce silver-gilt London 1948 Olympic Games stick pin for a royal dignitary, with an initial
Lot 622
A scarce silver-gilt London 1948 Olympic Games stick pin for a royal dignitary, with an initial
480 GBP
700 - 900 GBP
Estimate
VIEW
Lot closed
Lot location: London
A rare London 1948 Olympic Games winner's lapel button, a silver miniature of the 1948 Olympic prize
Lot 623
A rare London 1948 Olympic Games winner's lapel button, a silver miniature of the 1948 Olympic prize
190 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
Estimate
VIEW
Lot closed
Lot location: London
A London 1948 Olympic Games official's badge, silvered metal with enamel Olympic Rings, ribbon
Lot 624
A London 1948 Olympic Games official's badge, silvered metal with enamel Olympic Rings, ribbon
120 GBP
120 - 150 GBP
Estimate
VIEW
Lot closed
Lot location: London
1948 Olympic Games memorabilia, i & ii) a gymnastics official's pass for Mr J Britton 1948
Lot 625
1948 Olympic Games memorabilia, i & ii) a gymnastics official's pass for Mr J Britton 1948
190 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
Estimate
VIEW
Lot closed
Lot location: London
A very rare bearer's torch for the first ever relay at a Winter Olympic Games in Oslo, 1952, maker's
Lot 626
A very rare bearer's torch for the first ever relay at a Winter Olympic Games in Oslo, 1952, maker's
38,000 GBP
45,000 - 50,000 GBP
Estimate
VIEW
Lot closed
Lot location: London
A Helsinki 1952 Olympic Games gold first place winner's medal awarded to the Jewish Soviet Olympic
Lot 627
A Helsinki 1952 Olympic Games gold first place winner's medal awarded to the Jewish Soviet Olympic
9,500 GBP
12,000 - 15,000 GBP
Estimate
VIEW
Lot closed
Lot location: London
A Helsinki 1952 Olympic Games silver second place prize medal and second place diploma awarded to
Lot 628
A Helsinki 1952 Olympic Games silver second place prize medal and second place diploma awarded to
4,200 GBP
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
Estimate
VIEW
Lot closed
Lot location: London
A Helsinki 1952 Olympic Games gold winner's prize medal, in silver-gilt, small areas of gilding
Lot 629
A Helsinki 1952 Olympic Games gold winner's prize medal, in silver-gilt, small areas of gilding
8,500 GBP
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
Estimate
VIEW
Lot closed
Lot location: London
A Helsinki 1952 Olympic Games gymnast's participation medal, in bronze & enamel with Olympic
Lot 630
A Helsinki 1952 Olympic Games gymnast's participation medal, in bronze & enamel with Olympic
120 GBP
125 - 150 GBP
Estimate
VIEW
Lot closed
Lot location: London
A 1952 Helsinki Olympic Games Saarland National Olympic Committee badge, enamelled with flag and
Lot 631
A 1952 Helsinki Olympic Games Saarland National Olympic Committee badge, enamelled with flag and
170 GBP
120 - 150 GBP
Estimate
VIEW
Lot closed
Lot location: London
A collection of British Amateur Athletics Board medals 1970s & 1980s, mostly international
Lot 632
A collection of British Amateur Athletics Board medals 1970s & 1980s, mostly international
190 GBP
250 - 300 GBP
Estimate
VIEW
Lot closed
Lot location: London
A Melbourne 1956 Olympic Games gold winner's medal, in silver-gilt, designed by Giuseppe Cassioli,
Lot 633
A Melbourne 1956 Olympic Games gold winner's medal, in silver-gilt, designed by Giuseppe Cassioli,
9,500 GBP
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
Estimate
VIEW
Lot closed
Lot location: London
English
English
Deutsch