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Sporting Memorabilia
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W1A 2AA
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Sporting Memorabilia

Auction dates
22 May 2014 10:00 BST
23 May 2014 10:00 BST
Auction currency
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A collection of table tennis programmes, World Championships for London 1935, London 1938 (two),
Lot 1199
A collection of table tennis programmes, World Championships for London 1935, London 1938 (two),
200 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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One of the earliest known surviving photographs of badminton in India, the back inscribed in
Lot 1200
One of the earliest known surviving photographs of badminton in India, the back inscribed in
250 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A rare original 1867 Carte de Visite photograph featuring Spencer Gore who would become the
Lot 1201
A rare original 1867 Carte de Visite photograph featuring Spencer Gore who would become the
550 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A rare and unusual photograph of lawn tennis players seated on and around a velocipede circa
Lot 1202
A rare and unusual photograph of lawn tennis players seated on and around a velocipede circa
50 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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An original 'trolley sign' advertisement poster for Chesterfield Cigarettes with a tennis design
Lot 1203
An original 'trolley sign' advertisement poster for Chesterfield Cigarettes with a tennis design
90 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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An original reel of 16mm. film
Lot 1204
An original reel of 16mm. film "The Master's Touch, a Lesson in Tennis" (1955) of Pierre
850 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A Jean-Michel Folon lithograph of his poster design for the French Open Tennis Championships at
Lot 1205
A Jean-Michel Folon lithograph of his poster design for the French Open Tennis Championships at
90 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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Charles M. Schulz (1922-2000)
Lot 1206
Charles M. Schulz (1922-2000) "IT DOESN'T MATTER IF YOU WIN OR LOSE ... UNTIL YOU LOSE!"
150 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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An original watercolour of the lawn tennis courts at the Coronation Tea Gardens situated on the
Lot 1207
An original watercolour of the lawn tennis courts at the Coronation Tea Gardens situated on the
150 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Lot 1208
"Wimbledon has a marked effect on our charlady's style!", pen & ink on paper, probably an original
100 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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An original artwork for a 'Zoke' cartoon portraying a John McEnroe temper tantrum at Wimbledon and
Lot 1209
An original artwork for a 'Zoke' cartoon portraying a John McEnroe temper tantrum at Wimbledon and
100 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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The tennis shoes worn by Andy Murray in the gold medal match v Roger Federer at the London 2012
Lot 1210
The tennis shoes worn by Andy Murray in the gold medal match v Roger Federer at the London 2012
3,500 GBP
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Tennis shoes signed by champions Sampras, Federer, Agassi & Courier, comprising: a pair of white
Lot 1211
Tennis shoes signed by champions Sampras, Federer, Agassi & Courier, comprising: a pair of white
260 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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Tennis racquets signed on the head covers by champions Andre Agassi, Bjorn Borg & John McEnroe, a
Lot 1212
Tennis racquets signed on the head covers by champions Andre Agassi, Bjorn Borg & John McEnroe, a
200 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A pair of Parian Ware figures of
Lot 1213
A pair of Parian Ware figures of "Young England" and Young England's Sister" the boy holding a
400 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A Burleigh Ware Art Deco moulded pottery jug with the handle formed by a 'thoroughly modern' young
Lot 1214
A Burleigh Ware Art Deco moulded pottery jug with the handle formed by a 'thoroughly modern' young
300 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A Fine Tiffany & Co. lawn tennis prize tankard, with highly decorative engraving showing a victory
Lot 1215
A Fine Tiffany & Co. lawn tennis prize tankard, with highly decorative engraving showing a victory
380 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A cased pair of silver-gilt & blue enamel gentlemen's tennis cuff-links by Longmire, hallmarked
Lot 1216
A cased pair of silver-gilt & blue enamel gentlemen's tennis cuff-links by Longmire, hallmarked
160 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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A silver pen by Tiffany of New York with the pocket clip designed as a tennis racquet, stamped .
Lot 1217
A silver pen by Tiffany of New York with the pocket clip designed as a tennis racquet, stamped .
90 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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Silver tennis spoons, a cased set of six spoons hallmarked Sheffield, 1936; together with three
Lot 1218
Silver tennis spoons, a cased set of six spoons hallmarked Sheffield, 1936; together with three
140 GBP
60 - 90 GBP
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A silver tea strainer designed as a tennis racquet, hallmarked Birmingham, 1907, with tennis ball
Lot 1219
A silver tea strainer designed as a tennis racquet, hallmarked Birmingham, 1907, with tennis ball
150 GBP
120 - 150 GBP
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A group of electroplated tableware with tennis designs, comprising: two cruet sets, the first by
Lot 1220
A group of electroplated tableware with tennis designs, comprising: two cruet sets, the first by
240 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A Victorian brass paper clip, heart-shaped openwork design with crossed lawn tennis racquets
Lot 1221
A Victorian brass paper clip, heart-shaped openwork design with crossed lawn tennis racquets
25 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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A brass dish originally from the dressing room on the No.1 Court at Wimbledon, inscribed No.1
Lot 1222
A brass dish originally from the dressing room on the No.1 Court at Wimbledon, inscribed No.1
60 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A cased gentlemen's shaving razor, titled FACHARBEIT, TENNIS SOLINGEN
Lot 1223
A cased gentlemen's shaving razor, titled FACHARBEIT, TENNIS SOLINGEN
0 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A ladies lawn tennis skirt lifter, brass with peacock design
Lot 1224
A ladies lawn tennis skirt lifter, brass with peacock design
50 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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A fine quality oak box set with a brass plaque engraved
Lot 1225
A fine quality oak box set with a brass plaque engraved "All England Tennis Club 1922", which is the
340 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A plan of Centre Court at The All England Lawn Tennis Club Wimbledon by Knight Frank & Rutley
Lot 1226
A plan of Centre Court at The All England Lawn Tennis Club Wimbledon by Knight Frank & Rutley
170 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Two unusual lawn tennis court line markers, both cast by W.H.S. & S. Newbury In his book, Bob
Lot 1227
Two unusual lawn tennis court line markers, both cast by W.H.S. & S. Newbury In his book, Bob
60 GBP
60 - 90 GBP
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A boxed
Lot 1228
A boxed "Rabone's Rigida" lawn tennis measuring tape, the leather cased spool with linen label
90 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A floor standing multiple racquet press, approx. 88 by 34 by 32cm., 34 by 13 by 12in., lacking its
Lot 1229
A floor standing multiple racquet press, approx. 88 by 34 by 32cm., 34 by 13 by 12in., lacking its
200 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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An Edwardian boxed table tennis set entitled 'The Cavendish Table Tennis' by F. H. Ayres of
Lot 1230
An Edwardian boxed table tennis set entitled 'The Cavendish Table Tennis' by F. H. Ayres of
180 GBP
180 - 220 GBP
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A fine box containing badminton equipment, comprising: a pair of posts (modern), a tube of Indian
Lot 1231
A fine box containing badminton equipment, comprising: a pair of posts (modern), a tube of Indian
130 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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The Wilson Famous Player Tennis Set circa late 1950s, the damaged box with photographs of Jack
Lot 1232
The Wilson Famous Player Tennis Set circa late 1950s, the damaged box with photographs of Jack
60 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Five boxed table tennis sets, i)
Lot 1233
Five boxed table tennis sets, i) "The New Table Game of Ping Pong or Gossima" by J.Jaques & Son
440 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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Five boxed table tennis sets, i)
Lot 1234
Five boxed table tennis sets, i) "The New Game of Whiff-Waff or Table Tennis" by Slazenger circa
440 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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Three boxed table tennis sets all by John Jaques & Son of London and dating between circa 1900-1920,
Lot 1235
Three boxed table tennis sets all by John Jaques & Son of London and dating between circa 1900-1920,
750 GBP
350 - 450 GBP
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A pine lawn tennis equipment box circa 1885, labelled LAWN TENNIS, a small paper label situated on
Lot 1236
A pine lawn tennis equipment box circa 1885, labelled LAWN TENNIS, a small paper label situated on
180 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A heavy studded oak bracciale (armguard) for the game of pallone, described by Burckhardt as
Lot 1237
A heavy studded oak bracciale (armguard) for the game of pallone, described by Burckhardt as "the
800 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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A curved, leather-covered pelota 'basket' probably from the Basque region circa 1900, together
Lot 1238
A curved, leather-covered pelota 'basket' probably from the Basque region circa 1900, together
200 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Henry Malings of Woolwich tilt head lawn tennis racquet 1870s, the convex wedge stamped with
Lot 1239
A Henry Malings of Woolwich tilt head lawn tennis racquet 1870s, the convex wedge stamped with
1,500 GBP
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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A flat-top tennis racquet circa 1885, marked E. HICKS, convex wedge and collar to the small round
Lot 1240
A flat-top tennis racquet circa 1885, marked E. HICKS, convex wedge and collar to the small round
100 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Five convex wedge tennis racquets, including a Doherty, an Ajax and an Excelsior
Lot 1241
Five convex wedge tennis racquets, including a Doherty, an Ajax and an Excelsior
130 GBP
180 - 220 GBP
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A pair of convex wedge junior tennis racquets, by Crawford Barratt and Co., 55cm., 21 1/2in.; and
Lot 1242
A pair of convex wedge junior tennis racquets, by Crawford Barratt and Co., 55cm., 21 1/2in.; and
80 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Two tennis racquets circa 1910, a
Lot 1243
Two tennis racquets circa 1910, a "Eugenia" by George Bussey of London; and a "EDB" by William Sykes
5 GBP
20 - 40 GBP
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A Birmingham Aluminium Co.
Lot 1244
A Birmingham Aluminium Co. "Birmal" racquet 1920s, Patent No.230523, piano wire stringing, a
120 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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Three racquets formerly owned by F.H. Nimmo, Captain of the Royal Yacht
Lot 1245
Three racquets formerly owned by F.H. Nimmo, Captain of the Royal Yacht "Osborne", a Slazenger's "
50 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A rare and fine miniature lawn tennis racquet mid 20th century, a salesman's sample made by
Lot 1246
A rare and fine miniature lawn tennis racquet mid 20th century, a salesman's sample made by
140 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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Two sealed tins of Dunlop tennis balls, one for distribution to Germany, the other Dunlop Fort
Lot 1247
Two sealed tins of Dunlop tennis balls, one for distribution to Germany, the other Dunlop Fort
15 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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