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Sporting Memorabilia
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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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The following 5 lots relate to the career of Andy Hickling, former Hong Kong international and
Lot 959
The following 5 lots relate to the career of Andy Hickling, former Hong Kong international and
130 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A black No.20 rugby shirt from the 50th anniversary U.K. Tour of the New Zealand 1945-46 Kiwis,
Lot 960
A black No.20 rugby shirt from the 50th anniversary U.K. Tour of the New Zealand 1945-46 Kiwis,
40 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A light blue & white hooped Argentina No.20 international rugby shirt from a U.K. tour match v
Lot 961
A light blue & white hooped Argentina No.20 international rugby shirt from a U.K. tour match v
46 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A white 'International Rugby XV' 1979 Tour of South Africa No.1 shirt
Lot 962
A white 'International Rugby XV' 1979 Tour of South Africa No.1 shirt
300 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A collection of 10 shirts relating to Armed Forces rugby, comprising: a signed Army shirt from a
Lot 963
A collection of 10 shirts relating to Armed Forces rugby, comprising: a signed Army shirt from a
85 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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Three official South Africa v England international match pennants, all with machine stitched
Lot 964
Three official South Africa v England international match pennants, all with machine stitched
100 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A Joel Stransky signed photographic panorama of the decisive drop goal in South Africa's victory
Lot 965
A Joel Stransky signed photographic panorama of the decisive drop goal in South Africa's victory
190 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Two limited edition rugby prints,
Lot 966
Two limited edition rugby prints, "Matt Dawson" after Gary Keane, signed by the artist and the
25 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A signed Richard Cockerill white England No.2 rugby shirt, inscribed above hem RICHARD COCKERILL.
Lot 967
A signed Richard Cockerill white England No.2 rugby shirt, inscribed above hem RICHARD COCKERILL.
240 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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Denis Leamy: a green No.6 Ireland U-21 international rugby shirt, long-sleeved, circular Irish badge
Lot 968
Denis Leamy: a green No.6 Ireland U-21 international rugby shirt, long-sleeved, circular Irish badge
70 GBP
75 - 100 GBP
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Two autographed official 2003 Rugby World Cup flags, the first signed in black marker pen by the
Lot 969
Two autographed official 2003 Rugby World Cup flags, the first signed in black marker pen by the
120 GBP
180 - 220 GBP
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A leather vintage-style rugby ball signed by the England 2003 Rugby World Cup winning captain Martin
Lot 970
A leather vintage-style rugby ball signed by the England 2003 Rugby World Cup winning captain Martin
48 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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A signed colour photographic print of the England 2003 Rugby World Cup winners, 22 signatures in
Lot 971
A signed colour photographic print of the England 2003 Rugby World Cup winners, 22 signatures in
380 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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An England rugby shirt signed by the 2003 World Cup squad signed immediately before their
Lot 972
An England rugby shirt signed by the 2003 World Cup squad signed immediately before their
540 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A Simon Shaw white England No.4 2007 Rugby World Cup shirt, short-sleeved, gold Webb-Ellis trophy to
Lot 973
A Simon Shaw white England No.4 2007 Rugby World Cup shirt, short-sleeved, gold Webb-Ellis trophy to
580 GBP
600 - 700 GBP
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A team-signed New Zealand All Blacks 2007 Rugby World Cup replica shirt, 15 signatures in silver
Lot 974
A team-signed New Zealand All Blacks 2007 Rugby World Cup replica shirt, 15 signatures in silver
130 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A New Zealand All Blacks rugby shirt signed by the 2011 World Cup winning squad, 30 signatures in
Lot 975
A New Zealand All Blacks rugby shirt signed by the 2011 World Cup winning squad, 30 signatures in
360 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A team-signed Tom Palmer white England No.5 2011 Rugby World Cup shirt, 25 signatures in black
Lot 976
A team-signed Tom Palmer white England No.5 2011 Rugby World Cup shirt, 25 signatures in black
600 GBP
650 - 750 GBP
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A very rare Americas Cup pin badge probably relating to the 1899 race, tin, with shamrock design
Lot 977
A very rare Americas Cup pin badge probably relating to the 1899 race, tin, with shamrock design
175 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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The Rothmans Trophy for sailing circa 1968, in the form of a hallmarked silver sculpture, London,
Lot 978
The Rothmans Trophy for sailing circa 1968, in the form of a hallmarked silver sculpture, London,
360 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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Shooting Championships memorabilia, A clay pigeon shooting World Championships pin, Bologna, 1967; a
Lot 979
Shooting Championships memorabilia, A clay pigeon shooting World Championships pin, Bologna, 1967; a
52 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Skiing memorabilia, Four Skiing World Championship pins, one for Courmayeur in 1984, the others
Lot 980
Skiing memorabilia, Four Skiing World Championship pins, one for Courmayeur in 1984, the others
48 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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A collection of swimming/bathing ephemera including a 1781 engraving of the Bathing Place at
Lot 981
A collection of swimming/bathing ephemera including a 1781 engraving of the Bathing Place at
150 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A large collection of miscellaneous medals, badges & commemorative coins relating to the career of
Lot 982
A large collection of miscellaneous medals, badges & commemorative coins relating to the career of
160 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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Aquatic sports memorabilia, comprising: a keyring & pin badge from the Rome 1983 European Swimming
Lot 983
Aquatic sports memorabilia, comprising: a keyring & pin badge from the Rome 1983 European Swimming
95 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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Two 19th century coloured prints portraying bare knuckle boxing champions, the first of DEAF BURKE
Lot 984
Two 19th century coloured prints portraying bare knuckle boxing champions, the first of DEAF BURKE
130 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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A boxing silk commemorating the Pedlar Palmer v Billy Plimmer World Championship fight in 1898,
Lot 985
A boxing silk commemorating the Pedlar Palmer v Billy Plimmer World Championship fight in 1898,
190 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 986
A hip flask commemorating the Jem Smith & Jake Kilrain fight in 1887, The screw-off lid hallmarked
700 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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A cased boxing medal dated 1884, in bronze by E. Tyler of London, inscribed AMATEUR ATHLETIC CLUB,
Lot 987
A cased boxing medal dated 1884, in bronze by E. Tyler of London, inscribed AMATEUR ATHLETIC CLUB,
40 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A silver vesta set with an oval enamel portrait of a boxer, hallmarked Chester, 1915, owner's
Lot 988
A silver vesta set with an oval enamel portrait of a boxer, hallmarked Chester, 1915, owner's
100 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A group of 7 trophies awarded to the amateur boxing champion Jim Hockley, i) a silver two-handled
Lot 989
A group of 7 trophies awarded to the amateur boxing champion Jim Hockley, i) a silver two-handled
200 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A pair of Amateur Boxing Association Youth Championships of Great Britain winner's diplomas dated
Lot 990
A pair of Amateur Boxing Association Youth Championships of Great Britain winner's diplomas dated
40 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A bronze & enamel medal for the Military Boxing Championships in Naples 1956 Provenance: Torino
Lot 991
A bronze & enamel medal for the Military Boxing Championships in Naples 1956 Provenance: Torino
20 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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The boots worn by John H. Stacey in his last professional fight v Georges Warusfel in Islington 23rd
Lot 992
The boots worn by John H. Stacey in his last professional fight v Georges Warusfel in Islington 23rd
420 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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Henry Cooper memorabilia, comprising three 1970s Brut 33 Aftershave shop display advertisements; a
Lot 993
Henry Cooper memorabilia, comprising three 1970s Brut 33 Aftershave shop display advertisements; a
60 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Sir Henry Cooper Charity Golf Classic tournament memorabilia, comprising a toiletries bag, a navy
Lot 994
Sir Henry Cooper Charity Golf Classic tournament memorabilia, comprising a toiletries bag, a navy
80 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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A sepia-toned photographic cabinet card portrait of the Irish-American Heavyweight Boxing Champion
Lot 995
A sepia-toned photographic cabinet card portrait of the Irish-American Heavyweight Boxing Champion
1,000 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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A press photograph of Jess Willard alighting at Union Station, Washington in 1915, following on from
Lot 996
A press photograph of Jess Willard alighting at Union Station, Washington in 1915, following on from
60 GBP
60 - 90 GBP
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A period photograph of Max Schmeling at the fight v William Stribling in 1931, pasted on an album
Lot 997
A period photograph of Max Schmeling at the fight v William Stribling in 1931, pasted on an album
0 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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An original watercolour portrait of the American world champion boxer Sugar Ray Robinson, signed
Lot 998
An original watercolour portrait of the American world champion boxer Sugar Ray Robinson, signed
90 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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An original Joseph Lee artwork for a boxing cartoon published in the London Evening News 5th March
Lot 999
An original Joseph Lee artwork for a boxing cartoon published in the London Evening News 5th March
120 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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An original colour artwork for a MAC cartoon portraying gentlemen enjoying an evening's boxing at
Lot 1000
An original colour artwork for a MAC cartoon portraying gentlemen enjoying an evening's boxing at
90 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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Italian movie poster for the film 'The Greatest' featuring Muhammad Ali, 'io sono il piu grande',
Lot 1001
Italian movie poster for the film 'The Greatest' featuring Muhammad Ali, 'io sono il piu grande',
90 GBP
120 - 160 GBP
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Lot 1002
"Life and Reminiscences of a Nineteenth Century Gladiator" by John L. Sullivan, additional
120 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A large size programme for an evening of boxing at London Olympia 16th May 1929 for three British
Lot 1003
A large size programme for an evening of boxing at London Olympia 16th May 1929 for three British
100 GBP
100 - 140 GBP
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Four pre-war Haringay boxing programmes, i) Peter Sarron v Dave Crowley & Buddy Baer v Jim WIlde;
Lot 1004
Four pre-war Haringay boxing programmes, i) Peter Sarron v Dave Crowley & Buddy Baer v Jim WIlde;
40 GBP
60 - 90 GBP
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A wartime boxing programme, for the Marquess of Queensberry's Boxing Tournament at the Odeon
Lot 1005
A wartime boxing programme, for the Marquess of Queensberry's Boxing Tournament at the Odeon
30 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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Nine boxing programmes, Burroni v McGowan 14.6.66; Rudkin v McGowan 6.9.66; Harry Levine Night at
Lot 1006
Nine boxing programmes, Burroni v McGowan 14.6.66; Rudkin v McGowan 6.9.66; Harry Levine Night at
110 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A collection of 37 Henry Cooper Championship Fight programmes, the earliest from a GB v Spain
Lot 1007
A collection of 37 Henry Cooper Championship Fight programmes, the earliest from a GB v Spain
650 GBP
800 - 1,000 GBP
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Cassius Clay v Henry Cooper official fight programme, Wembley Stadium, London, 18th June 1963,
Lot 1008
Cassius Clay v Henry Cooper official fight programme, Wembley Stadium, London, 18th June 1963,
200 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Cassius Clay v Sonny Liston official fight programme, Miami Beach Convention Hall, 25th February
Lot 1009
Cassius Clay v Sonny Liston official fight programme, Miami Beach Convention Hall, 25th February
800 GBP
800 - 900 GBP
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Muhammad Ali v Sonny Liston official fight programme, St Dominick's Arena, Lewiston, 25th May
Lot 1010
Muhammad Ali v Sonny Liston official fight programme, St Dominick's Arena, Lewiston, 25th May
550 GBP
650 - 750 GBP
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Muhammad Ali v Henry Cooper official fight programme, Highbury, London, 21st May 1966, complete with
Lot 1011
Muhammad Ali v Henry Cooper official fight programme, Highbury, London, 21st May 1966, complete with
70 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Muhammad Ali v Brian London official fight programme, Earl's Court, London, 6th August 1966, very
Lot 1012
Muhammad Ali v Brian London official fight programme, Earl's Court, London, 6th August 1966, very
30 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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Muhammad Ali v Karl Mildenberger official fight programme, Waldstadion, Frankfurt, 10th September
Lot 1013
Muhammad Ali v Karl Mildenberger official fight programme, Waldstadion, Frankfurt, 10th September
250 GBP
400 - 500 GBP
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Muhammad Ali v Cleveland Williams official fight programme, Houston Astrodome,14th November 1966,
Lot 1014
Muhammad Ali v Cleveland Williams official fight programme, Houston Astrodome,14th November 1966,
550 GBP
550 - 650 GBP
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Muhammad Ali v Ernie Terrell official fight programme, Houston Astrodome, 6th February 1967, very
Lot 1015
Muhammad Ali v Ernie Terrell official fight programme, Houston Astrodome, 6th February 1967, very
150 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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Muhammad Ali v Joe Frazier official fight programme, Madison Square Garden, New York City, 8th March
Lot 1016
Muhammad Ali v Joe Frazier official fight programme, Madison Square Garden, New York City, 8th March
400 GBP
400 - 500 GBP
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Muhammad Ali v Joe Frazier 'Fight Of The Champions' souvenir brochure for the fight at Madison
Lot 1017
Muhammad Ali v Joe Frazier 'Fight Of The Champions' souvenir brochure for the fight at Madison
70 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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An exhibition fight programme at the Royal Albert Hall, London, 19th October 1971, signed to the
Lot 1018
An exhibition fight programme at the Royal Albert Hall, London, 19th October 1971, signed to the
260 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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