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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
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A signed menu for a dinner given by Samuel Ryder to George Duncan successful captain of the Great
Lot 1128
A signed menu for a dinner given by Samuel Ryder to George Duncan successful captain of the Great
280 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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1951 Ryder Cup memorabilia, a Cunard Line R.M.S.
Lot 1129
1951 Ryder Cup memorabilia, a Cunard Line R.M.S. "Queen Mary" Farewell Dinner menu 20th October 1951
240 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A signed b&w photograph of the USA 1961 Ryder Cup team, 8 by 10in., signed by the nine players
Lot 1130
A signed b&w photograph of the USA 1961 Ryder Cup team, 8 by 10in., signed by the nine players
200 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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1971 & 1973 Ryder Cup memorabilia, a 1971 Victory Dinner menu signed to the front cover by Arnold
Lot 1131
1971 & 1973 Ryder Cup memorabilia, a 1971 Victory Dinner menu signed to the front cover by Arnold
120 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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The “This Is Your Life” red book presented to Henry Cotton M.B.E. when he appeared on the Thames
Lot 1132
The “This Is Your Life” red book presented to Henry Cotton M.B.E. when he appeared on the Thames
280 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A Schoenut wooden indoor golf game figure circa 1920, wooden golfer attached to a shaft, lever
Lot 1133
A Schoenut wooden indoor golf game figure circa 1920, wooden golfer attached to a shaft, lever
75 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Arnold Palmer's Pro Shot Golf, a 1970s simulated golf game by Marx, complete with all accessories
Lot 1134
Arnold Palmer's Pro Shot Golf, a 1970s simulated golf game by Marx, complete with all accessories
75 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Golf Illustrated [The Weekly Organ of the Royal & Ancient Game], a near-complete run of publisher
Lot 1135
Golf Illustrated [The Weekly Organ of the Royal & Ancient Game], a near-complete run of publisher
2,500 GBP
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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5 volumes of
Lot 1136
5 volumes of "Improve Your Golf" in folders, titled Star Players, Aim & Grip, Problem Solver,
48 GBP
60 - 90 GBP
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A Royal Bank of Scotland five pounds banknote autographed by Jack Nicklaus, signed in black marker
Lot 1140
A Royal Bank of Scotland five pounds banknote autographed by Jack Nicklaus, signed in black marker
110 GBP
120 - 150 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 1141
A fully-signed 8 by 12in. colour photograph of the 2006 Ryder Cup European winning team at the K
190 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A signed 1986 Suntory World Match Play Golf Championship board, the cream coloured board set with an
Lot 1145
A signed 1986 Suntory World Match Play Golf Championship board, the cream coloured board set with an
350 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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A group of five golf gloves signed by Masters winners, comprising: Seve Ballesteros, Nick Faldo,
Lot 1146
A group of five golf gloves signed by Masters winners, comprising: Seve Ballesteros, Nick Faldo,
650 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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A J P McManus Invitational Pro-Am Tournament golf cap signed by the four Irish majors winning
Lot 1147
A J P McManus Invitational Pro-Am Tournament golf cap signed by the four Irish majors winning
150 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A set of three golf balls used by the Prince of Wales (later King Edward VIII, later the Duke of
Lot 1148
A set of three golf balls used by the Prince of Wales (later King Edward VIII, later the Duke of
950 GBP
750 - 1,000 GBP
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Four golf balls. i) Chemico Bob, light & dark brown ii) The Vingus, pale grey, black marks iii)
Lot 1149
Four golf balls. i) Chemico Bob, light & dark brown ii) The Vingus, pale grey, black marks iii)
75 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A small collection of golf related items, including a dozen Hythe Golf Club brass blazer sleeve
Lot 1150
A small collection of golf related items, including a dozen Hythe Golf Club brass blazer sleeve
40 GBP
60 - 90 GBP
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A rare early 19th century Scottish blacksmith-made track iron, with slightly curved slender well
Lot 1151
A rare early 19th century Scottish blacksmith-made track iron, with slightly curved slender well
1,550 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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A John Gray of Prestwick rut iron circa 1870, the small dished head stamped J.N. GRAY, hickory
Lot 1152
A John Gray of Prestwick rut iron circa 1870, the small dished head stamped J.N. GRAY, hickory
850 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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A good F.H. Ayres brass putter circa 1890, together with a Wm Park brass putter circa 1895,
Lot 1153
A good F.H. Ayres brass putter circa 1890, together with a Wm Park brass putter circa 1895,
70 GBP
100 - 120 GBP
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A Tom Morris of St Andrews transitional putter circa 1895, beech head, hickory shaft, original
Lot 1154
A Tom Morris of St Andrews transitional putter circa 1895, beech head, hickory shaft, original
500 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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A Robert Forgan of St Andrews scared neck brassie circa 1900, together with a Ben Sayers, St
Lot 1155
A Robert Forgan of St Andrews scared neck brassie circa 1900, together with a Ben Sayers, St
120 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A scared-head Willie Park, Musselburgh, brassie circa 1905, with leather-faced persimmon head and
Lot 1156
A scared-head Willie Park, Musselburgh, brassie circa 1905, with leather-faced persimmon head and
130 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A R. Forgan of St Andrews semi-long nosed scared neck putter circa 1912, lacking original ram's horn
Lot 1157
A R. Forgan of St Andrews semi-long nosed scared neck putter circa 1912, lacking original ram's horn
38 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A George Duncan scared-neck brassie circa 1920, with hickory shaft; together with four hickory
Lot 1158
A George Duncan scared-neck brassie circa 1920, with hickory shaft; together with four hickory
55 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A Schenectady putter, the sole of the aluminium head stamped No.976267, SOLE LICENSEES, HARRY GLEE &
Lot 1159
A Schenectady putter, the sole of the aluminium head stamped No.976267, SOLE LICENSEES, HARRY GLEE &
65 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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A Schenectady-style iron headed putter, with a stamp for Cromer/West Runton
Lot 1160
A Schenectady-style iron headed putter, with a stamp for Cromer/West Runton
180 GBP
250 - 450 GBP
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A Schenectady-type putter circa 1908, aluminium head, hickory centre-shafted
Lot 1161
A Schenectady-type putter circa 1908, aluminium head, hickory centre-shafted
140 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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Four hickory shafted anti-shank irons, 3 F.G. Smith Models, by Anderson, Gibson & Forgan, various
Lot 1162
Four hickory shafted anti-shank irons, 3 F.G. Smith Models, by Anderson, Gibson & Forgan, various
95 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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A rare alloy headed iron by an unknown maker circa 1920, in very good condition
Lot 1163
A rare alloy headed iron by an unknown maker circa 1920, in very good condition
120 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Standard Golf Co. BS2 aluminium iron circa 1920, hickory shaft, damage to leading edge, slight
Lot 1164
A Standard Golf Co. BS2 aluminium iron circa 1920, hickory shaft, damage to leading edge, slight
68 GBP
100 - 120 GBP
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An A.H. Scott of Elie patent spliced neck brassie circa 1920, poor condition, original hickory shaft
Lot 1165
An A.H. Scott of Elie patent spliced neck brassie circa 1920, poor condition, original hickory shaft
70 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A Jack Randall patent putter circa 1925, Patent No.186522, with 20 lead inserts to face, a shaped
Lot 1166
A Jack Randall patent putter circa 1925, Patent No.186522, with 20 lead inserts to face, a shaped
75 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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A Bishop & Hendry patent 5 iron, Patent No.3491 with Maxwell-type hosel and 10 lead inserts
Lot 1167
A Bishop & Hendry patent 5 iron, Patent No.3491 with Maxwell-type hosel and 10 lead inserts
65 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A Bobby Jones autograph Spalding Pro-Flite Calamity Jane rustless putter 1930s, repairs to hickory
Lot 1168
A Bobby Jones autograph Spalding Pro-Flite Calamity Jane rustless putter 1930s, repairs to hickory
85 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A very curious Forest Brand Suitall putter circa 1935, for Tooley & Sons, Fetter Lane, London,
Lot 1169
A very curious Forest Brand Suitall putter circa 1935, for Tooley & Sons, Fetter Lane, London,
300 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A Donaldson Mfg. Co., Glasgow,
Lot 1170
A Donaldson Mfg. Co., Glasgow, "Duralowood" steel-shafted driver circa 1938, sold together with a
75 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Two unusual patent putters, the first with a wooden head the top of which reaches a ridge in line
Lot 1171
Two unusual patent putters, the first with a wooden head the top of which reaches a ridge in line
65 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A Ping Ball-Namic
Lot 1172
A Ping Ball-Namic "Hot Dog" putter circa 1965, Box 1345, Scotsdale, Arizona, address
110 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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A rare and early Ping Anser Slazenger Jack Nicklaus putter circa early 1966, made in Soldheim's
Lot 1173
A rare and early Ping Anser Slazenger Jack Nicklaus putter circa early 1966, made in Soldheim's
240 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A Ping Cushin putter circa 1968, stamped JACK NICKLAUS and SLAZENGER, Phoenix, Arizona 85020
Lot 1174
A Ping Cushin putter circa 1968, stamped JACK NICKLAUS and SLAZENGER, Phoenix, Arizona 85020
180 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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16 hickory shafted golf clubs, 4 socket head woods, 5 putters & 7 marked face irons; together with
Lot 1175
16 hickory shafted golf clubs, 4 socket head woods, 5 putters & 7 marked face irons; together with
120 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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18 hickory shafted putters, including examples by Stewart, Condie, J.H. Taylor etc., various dates &
Lot 1176
18 hickory shafted putters, including examples by Stewart, Condie, J.H. Taylor etc., various dates &
135 GBP
180 - 220 GBP
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18 hickory shafted marked and smooth face irons, including examples by Gourlay, Condie, Wm. Park
Lot 1177
18 hickory shafted marked and smooth face irons, including examples by Gourlay, Condie, Wm. Park
160 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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20 hickory shafted golf clubs, comprising 7 socket head woods, 9 aluminium headed clubs and 4 marked
Lot 1178
20 hickory shafted golf clubs, comprising 7 socket head woods, 9 aluminium headed clubs and 4 marked
160 GBP
220 - 280 GBP
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25 hickory shafted marked face irons, including examples by F.H. Ayres, Gibson, A.H. Scott,
Lot 1179
25 hickory shafted marked face irons, including examples by F.H. Ayres, Gibson, A.H. Scott,
100 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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A collection of 25 hickory shafted marked face irons, including examples by Gourlay, Stewart, Forgan
Lot 1180
A collection of 25 hickory shafted marked face irons, including examples by Gourlay, Stewart, Forgan
100 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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25 hickory shafted marked face irons, including examples by Winton, Halley, F.H. Ayres etc., various
Lot 1181
25 hickory shafted marked face irons, including examples by Winton, Halley, F.H. Ayres etc., various
100 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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28 hickory shafted marked face irons, including examples by Spalding, Condie, Forgan etc., also
Lot 1182
28 hickory shafted marked face irons, including examples by Spalding, Condie, Forgan etc., also
100 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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32 hickory shafted putters, including a 'Benny' and examples by Halley, Hendry & Bishop etc.,
Lot 1183
32 hickory shafted putters, including a 'Benny' and examples by Halley, Hendry & Bishop etc.,
240 GBP
300 - 350 GBP
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Believed to be the first ever printed image of real tennis/jeu de courte paume: a page printed on
Lot 1184
Believed to be the first ever printed image of real tennis/jeu de courte paume: a page printed on
1,900 GBP
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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An original 16th century German woodcut of an early European ball game titled
Lot 1185
An original 16th century German woodcut of an early European ball game titled "Von Kurtzweyl des
280 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A book by Sambucus
Lot 1187
A book by Sambucus "Emblemata, et Aliquot Nummi Antiqui Operis", first published in 1564, this being
700 GBP
700 - 1,000 GBP
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A fascinating collection of three Acts of Parliament each with reference to tennis, i) King George
Lot 1188
A fascinating collection of three Acts of Parliament each with reference to tennis, i) King George
280 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A single-sheet illustrated price list for the
Lot 1189
A single-sheet illustrated price list for the "Excelsior Lawn Mower For Horse or Hand Mower" circa
140 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A portrait of Major Wingfield, the inventor/founder of lawn tennis, taken from the Illustrated
Lot 1190
A portrait of Major Wingfield, the inventor/founder of lawn tennis, taken from the Illustrated
140 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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Pastime Magazine, a thick, bound volume of 138 issues of The Lawn Tennis Journal and Weekly Record
Lot 1191
Pastime Magazine, a thick, bound volume of 138 issues of The Lawn Tennis Journal and Weekly Record
1,100 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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Trim's Wimbledon Almanack, Directory and Trade Advertiser for 1907, No.XXVIII, pp.204-206, Worple
Lot 1192
Trim's Wimbledon Almanack, Directory and Trade Advertiser for 1907, No.XXVIII, pp.204-206, Worple
120 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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Lot 1193
"Tennis Von Nestor", Sport-Verlag 1920, Zurich, Wien, Leipzig, p.p.42 with photographs of players
280 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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Five American volumes on tennis, Fifty Years of Lawn Tennis in the United States, published by the
Lot 1194
Five American volumes on tennis, Fifty Years of Lawn Tennis in the United States, published by the
110 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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