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Sporting Memorabilia
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Sporting Memorabilia

Auction dates
04 Nov 2013 14:00 GMT
05 Nov 2013 10:00 GMT
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04 Nov 2013 00:00 - 17:00 GMT
04 Nov 2013 09:00 - 17:00 GMT
05 Nov 2013 09:00 - 14:00 GMT
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Six convex throat tennis racquets, i) "Grosvenor" circa 1910 by an unknown maker with a prancing
Lot 301
Six convex throat tennis racquets, i) "Grosvenor" circa 1910 by an unknown maker with a prancing
0 GBP
180 - 220 GBP
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Four tennis racquets by unknown makers, i) "Acme" circa 1906, concave, full gut, double twin
Lot 302
Four tennis racquets by unknown makers, i) "Acme" circa 1906, concave, full gut, double twin
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100 - 150 GBP
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Four early 20th century tennis racquets, i) "EDB Special" by Sykes of Horsbury Yorkshire, circa
Lot 303
Four early 20th century tennis racquets, i) "EDB Special" by Sykes of Horsbury Yorkshire, circa
50 GBP
120 - 160 GBP
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Two junior/child`s-size tennis racquets, the first by an unknown maker, full gut, overall good;
Lot 305
Two junior/child`s-size tennis racquets, the first by an unknown maker, full gut, overall good;
15 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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Three tennis racquets by Slazenger, i) "La Belle" circa 1912, concave, two coloured gut, overall
Lot 306
Three tennis racquets by Slazenger, i) "La Belle" circa 1912, concave, two coloured gut, overall
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80 - 120 GBP
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A scarce George Bussey of London "Demon Driver" wavy wedge tennis racquet with a cork inlaid
Lot 307
A scarce George Bussey of London "Demon Driver" wavy wedge tennis racquet with a cork inlaid
132 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A group of six concave tennis racquets, i) "Uandi Superb", retailer Underwood Ingrey, circa 1920,
Lot 308
A group of six concave tennis racquets, i) "Uandi Superb", retailer Underwood Ingrey, circa 1920,
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150 - 200 GBP
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A group of six continental tennis racquets, i) "Meteor" by Gebruder Hammer, Germany, circa 1924,
Lot 309
A group of six continental tennis racquets, i) "Meteor" by Gebruder Hammer, Germany, circa 1924,
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180 - 220 GBP
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Nine tennis racquets, i & ii) a pair of "Perfection" racquets circa 1925 by C M Beresford & Co.,
Lot 310
Nine tennis racquets, i & ii) a pair of "Perfection" racquets circa 1925 by C M Beresford & Co.,
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200 - 300 GBP
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The earliest metal framed racquet: a Birmingham Aluminium Co. "Birmal" circa 1922-24, Patent No.
Lot 311
The earliest metal framed racquet: a Birmingham Aluminium Co. "Birmal" circa 1922-24, Patent No.
180 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Birmingham Aluminium Co. "Birmal" racquet 1920s, Patent No.230523, piano wire stringing
Lot 312
A Birmingham Aluminium Co. "Birmal" racquet 1920s, Patent No.230523, piano wire stringing
150 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Two steel frame tennis racquets, a "New Dayton Racquet", American, piano wire strung, double. twin
Lot 313
Two steel frame tennis racquets, a "New Dayton Racquet", American, piano wire strung, double. twin
150 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A Slazengers `Steel` lawn tennis racquet with wire strings 1924, cream painted steel head frame
Lot 314
A Slazengers `Steel` lawn tennis racquet with wire strings 1924, cream painted steel head frame
80 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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An unusual Samuel Fox & Co. Ltd. "Silver Fox" patent racquet with stainless steel head and
Lot 315
An unusual Samuel Fox & Co. Ltd. "Silver Fox" patent racquet with stainless steel head and
10 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A very unusual "Fifty-Fifty" triple-stem shaft tennis racquet by Cedric Veber of Paris circa 1930-
Lot 316
A very unusual "Fifty-Fifty" triple-stem shaft tennis racquet by Cedric Veber of Paris circa 1930-
170 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A Hazels Ltd. Streamline "Blue Star" racquet circa 1935, re-strung with nylon, with coloured Hazells
Lot 317
A Hazels Ltd. Streamline "Blue Star" racquet circa 1935, re-strung with nylon, with coloured Hazells
160 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A Hazels Ltd. Streamline "Green Star" tennis racquet circa 1935, original gut stringing intact, fine
Lot 318
A Hazels Ltd. Streamline "Green Star" tennis racquet circa 1935, original gut stringing intact, fine
340 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A Lew Hoad "Supreme" portrait photograph racquet 1960s, bearing an Egyptian Ankh Cross symbolic of
Lot 319
A Lew Hoad "Supreme" portrait photograph racquet 1960s, bearing an Egyptian Ankh Cross symbolic of
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40 - 60 GBP
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A signed copy of Steve Donoghue`s autobiography `Just My Story`, from the limited deluxe edition,
Lot 320
A signed copy of Steve Donoghue`s autobiography `Just My Story`, from the limited deluxe edition,
150 GBP
120 - 150 GBP
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Signed b&w photographs of the jockeys Gordon Richards and Michael Beary, the Richards example signed
Lot 321
Signed b&w photographs of the jockeys Gordon Richards and Michael Beary, the Richards example signed
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200 - 250 GBP
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An Anglo-American Sporting Club menu for a dinner held at the London Hilton 9th May 1966 in honour
Lot 322
An Anglo-American Sporting Club menu for a dinner held at the London Hilton 9th May 1966 in honour
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500 - 700 GBP
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A pair of Anglo-American Sporting Club menus for a dinner held at the London Hilton 14th March
Lot 323
A pair of Anglo-American Sporting Club menus for a dinner held at the London Hilton 14th March
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120 - 160 GBP
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An autographed racing saddle dating to 1968, the white leather lightweight saddle originally sold at
Lot 324
An autographed racing saddle dating to 1968, the white leather lightweight saddle originally sold at
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1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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A Lester Piggott signed Nijinsky 1970 Triple Crown photographic montage, with imagery from the 2,000
Lot 325
A Lester Piggott signed Nijinsky 1970 Triple Crown photographic montage, with imagery from the 2,000
100 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A signed pair of Frankie Dettori breeches,by Ornella Prosperi, signed to the left leg in black
Lot 326
A signed pair of Frankie Dettori breeches,by Ornella Prosperi, signed to the left leg in black
100 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A signed pair of A.P. McCoy jockey breeches, signed in black marker pen and inscribed BEST WISHES,
Lot 327
A signed pair of A.P. McCoy jockey breeches, signed in black marker pen and inscribed BEST WISHES,
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400 - 600 GBP
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Two bookmaker`s badges, the enamelled metal badges inscribed Tophams Ltd., Aintree Racecourse,
Lot 328
Two bookmaker`s badges, the enamelled metal badges inscribed Tophams Ltd., Aintree Racecourse,
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120 - 160 GBP
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Two vintage bookmaker`s satchels. for G. Strachan of Twickenham; together with a qty. of on-course
Lot 329
Two vintage bookmaker`s satchels. for G. Strachan of Twickenham; together with a qty. of on-course
80 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A bookmakers blackboard circa 1940s, painted red & white for DAY BROS., arched top, 87 by 52.5cm.,
Lot 330
A bookmakers blackboard circa 1940s, painted red & white for DAY BROS., arched top, 87 by 52.5cm.,
100 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A paddock finger-post sign from Ascot Racecourse, blue painted metal with white lettering, gold &
Lot 331
A paddock finger-post sign from Ascot Racecourse, blue painted metal with white lettering, gold &
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100 - 150 GBP
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The Ascot Racecourse Annual Members Restaurant menu board, an arched acrylic wall mounting menu
Lot 332
The Ascot Racecourse Annual Members Restaurant menu board, an arched acrylic wall mounting menu
60 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Four tins with horse racing decoration, three by Huntley & Palmer, 1961 Derby Day, 1953 Grand
Lot 333
Four tins with horse racing decoration, three by Huntley & Palmer, 1961 Derby Day, 1953 Grand
100 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A rare tin with the lid featuring the 1911 Coronation Derby, the sides with further sporting
Lot 334
A rare tin with the lid featuring the 1911 Coronation Derby, the sides with further sporting
100 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A Britain`s lead racehorse & jockey from the `Racing Colours of Famous Owners` Series for Mr Winston
Lot 335
A Britain`s lead racehorse & jockey from the `Racing Colours of Famous Owners` Series for Mr Winston
120 GBP
75 - 100 GBP
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Horse racing games and amusements, i) boxed `Minoru The New Racing Game` by John Jaques of London, 8
Lot 336
Horse racing games and amusements, i) boxed `Minoru The New Racing Game` by John Jaques of London, 8
120 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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A jeu de Course roulette table, 4 lanes wit two painted lead racehorses and jockeys per lane, silver
Lot 337
A jeu de Course roulette table, 4 lanes wit two painted lead racehorses and jockeys per lane, silver
1,200 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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A fine quality riding crop by Thorn of Piccadilly, London, circa 1875, with silver and gold
Lot 338
A fine quality riding crop by Thorn of Piccadilly, London, circa 1875, with silver and gold
400 GBP
400 - 500 GBP
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Vintage jockey`s equipment, a brown leather lightweight racing saddle; a cork skull cap; and a
Lot 339
Vintage jockey`s equipment, a brown leather lightweight racing saddle; a cork skull cap; and a
80 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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Racing memorabilia, jockey`s silks and two caps; a light grey silk top hat by Herbert Johnson of New
Lot 340
Racing memorabilia, jockey`s silks and two caps; a light grey silk top hat by Herbert Johnson of New
180 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Jockey silks dating circa late 19th century, by Beale & Inman, New Bond Street, London, a scarlet
Lot 341
Jockey silks dating circa late 19th century, by Beale & Inman, New Bond Street, London, a scarlet
180 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A group of vintage racing colours, 2 woollen National Hunt examples. i) white, maroon diamond, black
Lot 342
A group of vintage racing colours, 2 woollen National Hunt examples. i) white, maroon diamond, black
180 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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An original jockey`s jacket in the green & light green check colours of the famous American
Lot 343
An original jockey`s jacket in the green & light green check colours of the famous American
550 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A silver vesta case by Sampson Mordan commissioned as a token of good luck for the racehorse `
Lot 344
A silver vesta case by Sampson Mordan commissioned as a token of good luck for the racehorse `
340 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A pair of royally presented racing plates worn by The Prince of Wales`s racehorse Persimmon and
Lot 345
A pair of royally presented racing plates worn by The Prince of Wales`s racehorse Persimmon and
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2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Two telegrams sent to the royal racehorse trainer Richard Marsh from King George V in 1922 and
Lot 346
Two telegrams sent to the royal racehorse trainer Richard Marsh from King George V in 1922 and
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300 - 500 GBP
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A racing plate worn by a winner at the now defunct Scottish racecourse Bogside, mounted and
Lot 347
A racing plate worn by a winner at the now defunct Scottish racecourse Bogside, mounted and
65 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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A silver vesta case commemorating the victory of Grakle in the 1931 Grand National, hallmarked
Lot 348
A silver vesta case commemorating the victory of Grakle in the 1931 Grand National, hallmarked
420 GBP
140 - 180 GBP
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A racing plate worn by "Twenty Grand" when winning the Belmont Stakes 13th June 1931, mounted over a
Lot 349
A racing plate worn by "Twenty Grand" when winning the Belmont Stakes 13th June 1931, mounted over a
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1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Memorabilia relating to the jockey John Crouch, comprising a silver trophy, hallmarked Birmingham
Lot 350
Memorabilia relating to the jockey John Crouch, comprising a silver trophy, hallmarked Birmingham
500 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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A medal presented by P.V.F. Cazalet the 1964-65 Champion N.H. Trainer to Sam Manktelow a stalwart of
Lot 351
A medal presented by P.V.F. Cazalet the 1964-65 Champion N.H. Trainer to Sam Manktelow a stalwart of
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150 - 250 GBP
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A cased set of three silver ingots commemorating the winning of the Triple Crown in 1973 by
Lot 352
A cased set of three silver ingots commemorating the winning of the Triple Crown in 1973 by
220 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A racing plate worn by "Troy" when winning the 200th Derby in 1979, later silvered and set on an
Lot 353
A racing plate worn by "Troy" when winning the 200th Derby in 1979, later silvered and set on an
500 GBP
500 - 800 GBP
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Desert Orchid`s 1989 Cheltenham Gold Cup winner`s sheet, white with red borders, inscribed TOTE,
Lot 354
Desert Orchid`s 1989 Cheltenham Gold Cup winner`s sheet, white with red borders, inscribed TOTE,
2,800 GBP
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
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Excercise plates for the Grand National winners Red Rum and Aldaniti, identified now only by slips
Lot 355
Excercise plates for the Grand National winners Red Rum and Aldaniti, identified now only by slips
280 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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Racing plates for the Luca Cumani trained 1980s racehorses "Then Again" and "Half A Year",
Lot 356
Racing plates for the Luca Cumani trained 1980s racehorses "Then Again" and "Half A Year",
100 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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A racing plate worn by Dancing Brave when winning The King George VI & The Queen Elizabeth Stakes at
Lot 357
A racing plate worn by Dancing Brave when winning The King George VI & The Queen Elizabeth Stakes at
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1,500 - 2,500 GBP
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"Reference Point" winner`s blanket for the 1987 King George VI and The Queen Elizabeth Stakes,
Lot 358
"Reference Point" winner`s blanket for the 1987 King George VI and The Queen Elizabeth Stakes,
450 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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A "Commander In Chief" 1993 Derby trophy racing plate, mounted to the back of a French electroplated
Lot 359
A "Commander In Chief" 1993 Derby trophy racing plate, mounted to the back of a French electroplated
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500 - 800 GBP
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The royal blue Godolphin colours worn by Frankie Dettori aboard Dubai Millennium when winning the
Lot 360
The royal blue Godolphin colours worn by Frankie Dettori aboard Dubai Millennium when winning the
0 GBP
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
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