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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
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Five electroplated greyhound racing presentations from Stamford Bridge Stadium Ltd., 1920s, a four
Lot 9
Five electroplated greyhound racing presentations from Stamford Bridge Stadium Ltd., 1920s, a four
200 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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Two greyhound racing trophies presented at Stamford Bridge, a hallmarked silver double-handled cup
Lot 10
Two greyhound racing trophies presented at Stamford Bridge, a hallmarked silver double-handled cup
200 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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The 1920 Waterloo Cup winner's trophy awarded to 'Fighting Force', a silver-mounted ivory page
Lot 11
The 1920 Waterloo Cup winner's trophy awarded to 'Fighting Force', a silver-mounted ivory page
280 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A go-to-bed candlestick decorated with a steeplechaser & jockey, in white metal, the jumped in
Lot 54
A go-to-bed candlestick decorated with a steeplechaser & jockey, in white metal, the jumped in
70 GBP
60 - 100 GBP
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A rare Staffordshire pottery tile with a portrait of the jockey Fred Archer, printed decoration
Lot 55
A rare Staffordshire pottery tile with a portrait of the jockey Fred Archer, printed decoration
100 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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Two racing-themed desk accessories, an inkstand with brass horseshoe & jockey cap lid for opening
Lot 56
Two racing-themed desk accessories, an inkstand with brass horseshoe & jockey cap lid for opening
120 GBP
180 - 220 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 "John Henry" with Jockey up by
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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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 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 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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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 "Commander In Chief" 1993 Derby trophy racing plate, mounted to the back of a French electroplated
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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A collection of Epsom racecourse badges, a run of Epsom member's badges between 1964 and 1992 (
Lot 149
A collection of Epsom racecourse badges, a run of Epsom member's badges between 1964 and 1992 (
200 GBP
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A group of four Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships Champions' Dinner menus signed by the men's &
Lot 201
A group of four Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships Champions' Dinner menus signed by the men's &
380 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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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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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
0 GBP
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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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
400 - 600 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
120 - 160 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 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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150 - 250 GBP
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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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An Asprey spoon rest designed as a tennis racquet, heavy silvered metal marked ASPREY PLC,
Lot 300
An Asprey spoon rest designed as a tennis racquet, heavy silvered metal marked ASPREY PLC,
80 GBP
120 - 160 GBP
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A pair of fine quality Victorian silver plated tennis net knife rests circa 1885, the bases with a
Lot 301
A pair of fine quality Victorian silver plated tennis net knife rests circa 1885, the bases with a
180 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A silver plated toast rack with dividers designed as flat-topped tennis racquets circa 1890s, with
Lot 302
A silver plated toast rack with dividers designed as flat-topped tennis racquets circa 1890s, with
130 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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An electroplated toast rack with dividers designed as tennis racquets circa 1900, 14 racquets in
Lot 303
An electroplated toast rack with dividers designed as tennis racquets circa 1900, 14 racquets in
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150 - 200 GBP
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A miscellany of tennis collectibles, i) 4 EPNS spoons ii) brass racquet book mark iii) blue enamel
Lot 304
A miscellany of tennis collectibles, i) 4 EPNS spoons ii) brass racquet book mark iii) blue enamel
220 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A group of six 19th century ceramic figurines depicting battledore and shuttlecock, including an
Lot 305
A group of six 19th century ceramic figurines depicting battledore and shuttlecock, including an
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200 - 250 GBP
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A pottery jug and wash-bowl, probably American, circa 1895, large and impressive and lawn tennis
Lot 306
A pottery jug and wash-bowl, probably American, circa 1895, large and impressive and lawn tennis
140 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A silver cased umpiring tape measure from the 1914 Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships, hallmarked
Lot 318
A silver cased umpiring tape measure from the 1914 Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships, hallmarked
60 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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The Cambridge University Light Weight Challenge Cup: a boxing trophy first competed for in 1865
Lot 337
The Cambridge University Light Weight Challenge Cup: a boxing trophy first competed for in 1865
250 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A hip flask commemorating the Jem Smith & Jake Kilrain fight in 1887, The screw-off lid hallmarked
Lot 339
A hip flask commemorating the Jem Smith & Jake Kilrain fight in 1887, The screw-off lid hallmarked
480 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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A French pottery jug depicting a boxing match, decorated in colour on both sides, cracked, marked
Lot 341
A French pottery jug depicting a boxing match, decorated in colour on both sides, cracked, marked
50 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Boxing memorabilia, comprising: a ticket sales flyer for the Joe Louis v Max Schmeling World
Lot 348
Boxing memorabilia, comprising: a ticket sales flyer for the Joe Louis v Max Schmeling World
60 GBP
80 - 120 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 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 "Les Sports", by Creil-Montereau, featuring
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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A collection of 24 silver golf spoons, including a St Andrews spoon & 6 marked K.G.C.
Lot 486
A collection of 24 silver golf spoons, including a St Andrews spoon & 6 marked K.G.C.
0 GBP
140 - 180 GBP
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A boxed sterling silver golf spoon, together with another silver spoon; a golf card game "Kargo";
Lot 487
A boxed sterling silver golf spoon, together with another silver spoon; a golf card game "Kargo";
55 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A collection of 28 crested china golf balls, some in the form of salts, all in good condition
Lot 488
A collection of 28 crested china golf balls, some in the form of salts, all in good condition
50 GBP
90 - 130 GBP
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A large, modern double-glazed stained glass & leaded window panel depicting a golfer at the top of
Lot 489
A large, modern double-glazed stained glass & leaded window panel depicting a golfer at the top of
150 GBP
250 - 400 GBP
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Nine golf balls, including two brambles, a Dunlop Red Spot and a Silver King, 2 brambles, and an '
Lot 490
Nine golf balls, including two brambles, a Dunlop Red Spot and a Silver King, 2 brambles, and an '
75 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Lotus steering wheel novelty ceramic ashtray, bearing the green on yellow Lotus car company emblem
Lot 499
Lotus steering wheel novelty ceramic ashtray, bearing the green on yellow Lotus car company emblem
80 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Rare 1909 Coventry & Warwickshire hillclimb gold medal, the obverse featuring the Coventry City coat
Lot 527
Rare 1909 Coventry & Warwickshire hillclimb gold medal, the obverse featuring the Coventry City coat
170 GBP
220 - 280 GBP
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A Colman's Mustard vesta case commemorating the victory of Wolverhampton Wanderers in the 1908 F.
Lot 728
A Colman's Mustard vesta case commemorating the victory of Wolverhampton Wanderers in the 1908 F.
300 GBP
160 - 200 GBP
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A 9ct. gold 1968 F.A. Cup winner's medal awarded to John Talbut of West Bromwich Albion, inscribed
Lot 748
A 9ct. gold 1968 F.A. Cup winner's medal awarded to John Talbut of West Bromwich Albion, inscribed
13,000 GBP
8,000 - 10,000 GBP
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A silver-gilt English Schools Football Association medal awarded to John Talbut for the England v
Lot 752
A silver-gilt English Schools Football Association medal awarded to John Talbut for the England v
280 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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