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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 trophy presented by the Football Association of Ireland to Dave Langan in 1987, in the form of a
Lot 128
A trophy presented by the Football Association of Ireland to Dave Langan in 1987, in the form of a
650 GBP
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An Art Nouveau spelter football inkstand, surmounted with a figure of a footballer with the ball
Lot 197
An Art Nouveau spelter football inkstand, surmounted with a figure of a footballer with the ball
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A spelter plaque originally fitted to a football trophy shield circa 1930s, with a football scene,
Lot 207
A spelter plaque originally fitted to a football trophy shield circa 1930s, with a football scene,
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A bronze figure of a footballer, modelled running with the ball at his feet, marble plinth, height
Lot 209
A bronze figure of a footballer, modelled running with the ball at his feet, marble plinth, height
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A bronze figure of a footballer, modelled with the ball at his feet, mounted on a circular steel
Lot 210
A bronze figure of a footballer, modelled with the ball at his feet, mounted on a circular steel
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A Frederick Kail metalware figure of a footballer, signed by the American sculptor in gold pen to
Lot 214
A Frederick Kail metalware figure of a footballer, signed by the American sculptor in gold pen to
55 GBP
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A spelter goalkeeper figurine, from a Belgian clock garniture, the goalie modelled making an
Lot 215
A spelter goalkeeper figurine, from a Belgian clock garniture, the goalie modelled making an
100 GBP
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A spelter figure of a goalkeeper circa 1910, titled GARDIEN DE BUT, the moustached figure striking a
Lot 216
A spelter figure of a goalkeeper circa 1910, titled GARDIEN DE BUT, the moustached figure striking a
170 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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A small spelter figure of a footballer, posed setting off on a run, naturalistic base, height 23.
Lot 217
A small spelter figure of a footballer, posed setting off on a run, naturalistic base, height 23.
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An original Joseph Lee artwork for a football cartoon published in the London Evening News 30th
Lot 226
An original Joseph Lee artwork for a football cartoon published in the London Evening News 30th
200 GBP
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An original oil painting of the Manchester United footballer George Best, signed by the artist Jay
Lot 229
An original oil painting of the Manchester United footballer George Best, signed by the artist Jay
150 GBP
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A large sepia-toned original photograph of the Bolton Wanderers 1923 F.A. Cup winning team, the
Lot 237
A large sepia-toned original photograph of the Bolton Wanderers 1923 F.A. Cup winning team, the
300 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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An official photograph of Nunhead Football Club season 1922-23, the team posing with the London
Lot 239
An official photograph of Nunhead Football Club season 1922-23, the team posing with the London
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A photograph of the Dulwich Hamlet F.A. Amateur Cup winning team in 1931-32, an 11 by 14in. b&w
Lot 241
A photograph of the Dulwich Hamlet F.A. Amateur Cup winning team in 1931-32, an 11 by 14in. b&w
110 GBP
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18 original b&w press photographs of football between the 1930s and the 1950s, mostly 6 by 8in.
Lot 243
18 original b&w press photographs of football between the 1930s and the 1950s, mostly 6 by 8in.
180 GBP
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An official photograph of The Burnley FC 1946-47 promotion and cup finalist's team, 8 by 12in. b&w
Lot 245
An official photograph of The Burnley FC 1946-47 promotion and cup finalist's team, 8 by 12in. b&w
170 GBP
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A group of 30 small original b&w press photographs mostly portraits of footballers, some action
Lot 248
A group of 30 small original b&w press photographs mostly portraits of footballers, some action
200 GBP
350 - 450 GBP
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Signed photographic prints of Pele and Paul Gascoigne, both being proof copies for editions of 500
Lot 288
Signed photographic prints of Pele and Paul Gascoigne, both being proof copies for editions of 500
150 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A Charlton Brothers double-signed limited edition photographic print, with three photographs
Lot 299
A Charlton Brothers double-signed limited edition photographic print, with three photographs
45 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A signed Jimmy Johnstone photographic print, the portrait of the Celtic player originally
Lot 307
A signed Jimmy Johnstone photographic print, the portrait of the Celtic player originally
165 GBP
75 - 100 GBP
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Jose Palomares & Stewart W. Beckett print featuring Eric Cantona, titled PHENOMENON, an artist's
Lot 321
Jose Palomares & Stewart W. Beckett print featuring Eric Cantona, titled PHENOMENON, an artist's
90 GBP
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A Peter Cornwell limited edition print featuring Ryan Giggs, titled INSPIRED, numbered 100/300,
Lot 322
A Peter Cornwell limited edition print featuring Ryan Giggs, titled INSPIRED, numbered 100/300,
100 GBP
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A rare signed Vanity Fair print of the Champion Billiards player John Roberts Jnr., the signature in
Lot 851
A rare signed Vanity Fair print of the Champion Billiards player John Roberts Jnr., the signature in
115 GBP
120 - 150 GBP
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A set of four humorous Lance Thackery billiards prints, all featuring a young courting couple in the
Lot 852
A set of four humorous Lance Thackery billiards prints, all featuring a young courting couple in the
240 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A framed display commemorating the matador Manuel Benitez "El Cordobes", with an epaulet mounted
Lot 858
A framed display commemorating the matador Manuel Benitez "El Cordobes", with an epaulet mounted
70 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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After Charles Martin Hardie DIAMOND JUBILEE PICTURE OF THE ROYAL CALEDONIAN CURLING CLUB: GRAND
Lot 860
After Charles Martin Hardie DIAMOND JUBILEE PICTURE OF THE ROYAL CALEDONIAN CURLING CLUB: GRAND
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After Nani Tedeschi (born 1938) FERRARI MYTH AND LEGEND a set of six lithographs featuring: Young
Lot 887
After Nani Tedeschi (born 1938) FERRARI MYTH AND LEGEND a set of six lithographs featuring: Young
260 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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Damon Hill-signed 1996 official Renault Formula 1 poster, commemorating his Drivers World
Lot 905
Damon Hill-signed 1996 official Renault Formula 1 poster, commemorating his Drivers World
80 GBP
90 - 120 GBP
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Valentino Rossi and other motorcycle champion signed items, comprising two limited edition Keith
Lot 928
Valentino Rossi and other motorcycle champion signed items, comprising two limited edition Keith
110 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A French bronze sculpture of a rugby player, signed to the base G. DEMANGE, the young man well
Lot 938
A French bronze sculpture of a rugby player, signed to the base G. DEMANGE, the young man well
460 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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A bronze sculpture of rugby ball, signed by the sculptor with the initials J.W., stylised artist's
Lot 939
A bronze sculpture of rugby ball, signed by the sculptor with the initials J.W., stylised artist's
170 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A photographic display of the Rugby School rugby XV in 1925, with illuminated school crest and
Lot 947
A photographic display of the Rugby School rugby XV in 1925, with illuminated school crest and
140 GBP
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An official photograph of the Wales rugby team who beat Scotland 11-3 at Cardiff on 4th February
Lot 951
An official photograph of the Wales rugby team who beat Scotland 11-3 at Cardiff on 4th February
155 GBP
180 - 220 GBP
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A signed Gareth Edwards photographic display, the Welsh rugby legend's signature on orange paper
Lot 958
A signed Gareth Edwards photographic display, the Welsh rugby legend's signature on orange paper
110 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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Two limited edition rugby prints, "Matt Dawson" after Gary Keane, signed by the artist and the
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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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 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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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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A signed Sugar Ray Robinson b&w picture, 9 by 7in., signed in blue biro with personalisation from
Lot 1039
A signed Sugar Ray Robinson b&w picture, 9 by 7in., signed in blue biro with personalisation from
110 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A rare and early Cassius Clay signed promotional photograph circa 1960, excellent black and white
Lot 1040
A rare and early Cassius Clay signed promotional photograph circa 1960, excellent black and white
1,500 GBP
500 - 800 GBP
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A Muhammad Ali signed colour photograph, 10 by 8in. image depicting Ali facing the camera and
Lot 1043
A Muhammad Ali signed colour photograph, 10 by 8in. image depicting Ali facing the camera and
260 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A Joe Frazier signed colour photograph, 16 by 12in., signed in silver marker pen, mounted,
Lot 1047
A Joe Frazier signed colour photograph, 16 by 12in., signed in silver marker pen, mounted,
80 GBP
120 - 160 GBP
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A signed colour photograph of Floyd Patterson, 9 by 7in., mounted, framed & glazed, 46 by 42cm.,
Lot 1048
A signed colour photograph of Floyd Patterson, 9 by 7in., mounted, framed & glazed, 46 by 42cm.,
70 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A Mike Tyson signed photographic print on canvas, signature in silver marker pen, the image 38 by
Lot 1049
A Mike Tyson signed photographic print on canvas, signature in silver marker pen, the image 38 by
130 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A Sir Henry Cooper signed boxing glove & photographic print, a left-hand Lonsdale glove signed in
Lot 1055
A Sir Henry Cooper signed boxing glove & photographic print, a left-hand Lonsdale glove signed in
75 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A sepia-toned team-group photograph of the 1891 Nottinghamshire county cricket side, 9 by 11in.,
Lot 1066
A sepia-toned team-group photograph of the 1891 Nottinghamshire county cricket side, 9 by 11in.,
120 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A sepia-toned photograph of the Eton Ramblers team v Horsham in 1892, the image 23 by 27cm., 9 by 10
Lot 1067
A sepia-toned photograph of the Eton Ramblers team v Horsham in 1892, the image 23 by 27cm., 9 by 10
60 GBP
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A sepia-toned photograph of the Kent County Cricket Club team of 1899, published by E Hawkins & Co.,
Lot 1068
A sepia-toned photograph of the Kent County Cricket Club team of 1899, published by E Hawkins & Co.,
130 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A sepia-toned team-group photograph of the 1900 Yorkshire county cricket side, published by E.
Lot 1070
A sepia-toned team-group photograph of the 1900 Yorkshire county cricket side, published by E.
100 GBP
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Printed photograph of the MCC Team touring Australia in 1903-04, published by Referee magazine 6
Lot 1071
Printed photograph of the MCC Team touring Australia in 1903-04, published by Referee magazine 6
60 GBP
90 - 130 GBP
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A fine photograph featuring W.G. Grace centre-front of a large smartly dressed gathering in a
Lot 1072
A fine photograph featuring W.G. Grace centre-front of a large smartly dressed gathering in a
160 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A photograph featuring W.G. Grace and W. Strutt-Cavell's XII v XVIII of Twickenham on Twickenham
Lot 1073
A photograph featuring W.G. Grace and W. Strutt-Cavell's XII v XVIII of Twickenham on Twickenham
130 GBP
120 - 160 GBP
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A photograph of the champion team of the Small Units Cricket League in Hong Kong in 1913-14, the
Lot 1074
A photograph of the champion team of the Small Units Cricket League in Hong Kong in 1913-14, the
50 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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A photograph of the Nottinghamshire county cricket team of 1923, the image 9 by 11 1/2in., very good
Lot 1075
A photograph of the Nottinghamshire county cricket team of 1923, the image 9 by 11 1/2in., very good
60 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A photographic panorama of Trent Bridge Cricket Ground on the occasion of the First Test of the
Lot 1076
A photographic panorama of Trent Bridge Cricket Ground on the occasion of the First Test of the
80 GBP
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A print of Dr. W.G. Grace as a young cricketer circa 1880s, a lithograph after an original pen & ink
Lot 1078
A print of Dr. W.G. Grace as a young cricketer circa 1880s, a lithograph after an original pen & ink
40 GBP
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A pair of Kinsella prints of the young cricketer titled "The Hope of his Side" and "Out First Ball",
Lot 1079
A pair of Kinsella prints of the young cricketer titled "The Hope of his Side" and "Out First Ball",
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Ruskin Spear limited edition cricket print, titled A THIN EDGE, signed in pencil, dated 1989 and
Lot 1080
Ruskin Spear limited edition cricket print, titled A THIN EDGE, signed in pencil, dated 1989 and
200 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A colour print by artist David Gentleman in 1986 of the Lords Pavilion hand signed to the surround
Lot 1105
A colour print by artist David Gentleman in 1986 of the Lords Pavilion hand signed to the surround
130 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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