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Sporting Memorabilia
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W1A 2AA
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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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Lots 1 to 7. Frank Duffett . Frank Duffett was one of Britain`s greatest boxing trainers. He was
Lot 1
Lots 1 to 7. Frank Duffett . Frank Duffett was one of Britain`s greatest boxing trainers. He was
480 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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Selected volumes from Frank Duffett`s boxing library, Vincent George Dowling`s Fistiana or The
Lot 2
Selected volumes from Frank Duffett`s boxing library, Vincent George Dowling`s Fistiana or The
950 GBP
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Frank Duffett`s library of boxing books, a large quantity of 20th century publications (qty. in 4
Lot 3
Frank Duffett`s library of boxing books, a large quantity of 20th century publications (qty. in 4
480 GBP
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Frank Duffett`s extensive collection of boxing annuals/yearbooks, with examples from the pre-war
Lot 4
Frank Duffett`s extensive collection of boxing annuals/yearbooks, with examples from the pre-war
600 GBP
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Frank Duffett`s index of fighters and their records, a wooden box containing index cards of boxer
Lot 5
Frank Duffett`s index of fighters and their records, a wooden box containing index cards of boxer
220 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Nine antiquarian boxing prints, comprising: portraits of Dutch Sam, Thomas Spring, Jack Randall,
Lot 6
Nine antiquarian boxing prints, comprising: portraits of Dutch Sam, Thomas Spring, Jack Randall,
180 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A collection of 20 small antiquarian boxing prints, including fight scenes and venues and
Lot 7
A collection of 20 small antiquarian boxing prints, including fight scenes and venues and
300 GBP
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A French spelter figure of a boxer in training circa 1920s, signed to the base H. FUGERE, height
Lot 8
A French spelter figure of a boxer in training circa 1920s, signed to the base H. FUGERE, height
320 GBP
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A silver-mounted ebonised walking stick associated with the bare knuckle prize fighter Jem Smith,
Lot 9
A silver-mounted ebonised walking stick associated with the bare knuckle prize fighter Jem Smith,
3,200 GBP
500 - 800 GBP
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An Elgin National Watch Co. gold-plated size 16 open faced boxing pocket watch with an engraving
Lot 10
An Elgin National Watch Co. gold-plated size 16 open faced boxing pocket watch with an engraving
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Italian movie poster for the film `The Greatest` featuring Muhammad Ali, `io sono il piu grande`,
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Italian movie poster for the film `The Greatest` featuring Muhammad Ali, `io sono il piu grande`,
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A rare Muhammad Ali signing of the movie poster for Will Smith`s
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A rare Muhammad Ali signing of the movie poster for Will Smith`s "Ali", signature in gold marker
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A signed Muhammad Ali boxing gloves presentation, a pair of Everlast boxing gloves, the right hand
Lot 13
A signed Muhammad Ali boxing gloves presentation, a pair of Everlast boxing gloves, the right hand
260 GBP
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`Champions Forever` multi-signed photographic boxing print, signed by all the subjects, comprising
Lot 14
`Champions Forever` multi-signed photographic boxing print, signed by all the subjects, comprising
550 GBP
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`Champions Forever` multi-signed photographic boxing print, signed by all the subjects in gold
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`Champions Forever` multi-signed photographic boxing print, signed by all the subjects in gold
550 GBP
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A signed
Lot 16
A signed "Iron" Mike Tyson framed display, a 16 by 12in. colour photograph signed by Tyson in
210 GBP
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A Mike Tyson/Frank Bruno signed boxing gloves presentation, two red right-hand Everlast gloves,
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A Mike Tyson/Frank Bruno signed boxing gloves presentation, two red right-hand Everlast gloves,
160 GBP
140 - 180 GBP
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A double-signed Evander Holyfield v Larry Holmes 1992 fight poster, for the World Heavyweight
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A double-signed Evander Holyfield v Larry Holmes 1992 fight poster, for the World Heavyweight
140 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Charles Griffin (born 1946). BOXING HEROES. Barry McGuigan, Mike Tyson, Steve Collins, Chris Eubank,
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Charles Griffin (born 1946). BOXING HEROES. Barry McGuigan, Mike Tyson, Steve Collins, Chris Eubank,
250 GBP
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Souvenir mini boxing gloves and pin badges for the Randy Turpin v Sugar Ray Robinson World
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Souvenir mini boxing gloves and pin badges for the Randy Turpin v Sugar Ray Robinson World
110 GBP
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Souvenir mini boxing gloves and pin badges for the Ingemar Johansson v Floyd Patterson World
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Souvenir mini boxing gloves and pin badges for the Ingemar Johansson v Floyd Patterson World
80 GBP
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A signed copy of the 10th Marquess of Queensberry`s book `The Sporting Queensberrys`, with
Lot 22
A signed copy of the 10th Marquess of Queensberry`s book `The Sporting Queensberrys`, with
50 GBP
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A very rare programme for the first ever boxing event held at Wembley Stadium, Tom Gibbons (USA) v
Lot 23
A very rare programme for the first ever boxing event held at Wembley Stadium, Tom Gibbons (USA) v
150 GBP
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Three Vanity Fair prints of sportsmen, comprising: the billiards players John Roberts and W H
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Three Vanity Fair prints of sportsmen, comprising: the billiards players John Roberts and W H
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An England v Australia 1926 Oval Test Match autographed display, with a sheet signed in ink by the
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An England v Australia 1926 Oval Test Match autographed display, with a sheet signed in ink by the
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Autographed cricket memorabilia, comprising a framed official autograph sheet for the 1961
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Autographed cricket memorabilia, comprising a framed official autograph sheet for the 1961
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A multi-signed 1980 Centenary Test souvenir brochure, bearing 56 signatures throughout, a full
Lot 28
A multi-signed 1980 Centenary Test souvenir brochure, bearing 56 signatures throughout, a full
25 GBP
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A signed `Atherton`s Barmy Army Down Under` 1994-95 T-shirt, 14 signatures of the England team
Lot 29
A signed `Atherton`s Barmy Army Down Under` 1994-95 T-shirt, 14 signatures of the England team
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ONE OF THE EARLIEST ARTEFACTS WITH AN ASSOCIATION BETWEEN ENGLISH AND AUSTRALIAN CRICKET . A prize
Lot 30
ONE OF THE EARLIEST ARTEFACTS WITH AN ASSOCIATION BETWEEN ENGLISH AND AUSTRALIAN CRICKET . A prize
3,000 GBP
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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A cricket bat extensively signed by cricketers in 1931, the signatures including the first full
Lot 31
A cricket bat extensively signed by cricketers in 1931, the signatures including the first full
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2 volumes of James Lillywhite`s Cricketers` Annuals formerly owned by Sir Pelham `Plum` Warner,
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2 volumes of James Lillywhite`s Cricketers` Annuals formerly owned by Sir Pelham `Plum` Warner,
150 GBP
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Grace (W.G.) Cricket, the Crown Quarto Edition de Luxe limited edition signed by W.G. Grace and
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Grace (W.G.) Cricket, the Crown Quarto Edition de Luxe limited edition signed by W.G. Grace and
400 GBP
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4 volumes on cricket, comprising a rare survival to have the original dust jacket of Lord Hawke`s `
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4 volumes on cricket, comprising a rare survival to have the original dust jacket of Lord Hawke`s `
60 GBP
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A signed copy of The Larwood Story, signed on the first right-hand page in blue biro BEST WISHES,
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A signed copy of The Larwood Story, signed on the first right-hand page in blue biro BEST WISHES,
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Two rare and early cricket scorecards for the Grand Cricket Matches at Canterbury in 1866 and
Lot 36
Two rare and early cricket scorecards for the Grand Cricket Matches at Canterbury in 1866 and
240 GBP
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A large collection of cricket scorecards, three pre-wars comprising Worcestershire v South
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A large collection of cricket scorecards, three pre-wars comprising Worcestershire v South
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A programme for the first ever floodlit cricket match 11th August 1952: Arsenal Football Club v
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A programme for the first ever floodlit cricket match 11th August 1952: Arsenal Football Club v
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Printed sheet music for H J Snelling`s `The Cricketana Galop`, composed and dedicated to the
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Printed sheet music for H J Snelling`s `The Cricketana Galop`, composed and dedicated to the
1,300 GBP
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Lamplough`s Model Cricket Game, rare, circa 1890s. by Royal Letters Patent, two boxed part sets,
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Lamplough`s Model Cricket Game, rare, circa 1890s. by Royal Letters Patent, two boxed part sets,
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Lot 42
"Slogger, The [cricket] Game" circa 1920, in original box, two batsmen with spring-loaded cricket
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A Thorne`s Extra Super Creme Toffee tin commemorating the visit of the Australian cricket team in
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A Thorne`s Extra Super Creme Toffee tin commemorating the visit of the Australian cricket team in
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A Daily Mirror (Australia) news-stand poster with the headline
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A Daily Mirror (Australia) news-stand poster with the headline "Lillee, Row Grows Over Bet".
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Two cricket caps, the first with a red rose to the crown, the other inscribed St. H.P. C.C.
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Two cricket caps, the first with a red rose to the crown, the other inscribed St. H.P. C.C.
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Lots 46 to 53. Fred Titmus (1932-2011) Middlesex and England cricketer. Fred Titmus`s first-class
Lot 46
Lots 46 to 53. Fred Titmus (1932-2011) Middlesex and England cricketer. Fred Titmus`s first-class
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Ian Redpath`s Australian `baggy green` cricket cap 1974-75. Ian Redpath was vice-captain to Ian
Lot 47
Ian Redpath`s Australian `baggy green` cricket cap 1974-75. Ian Redpath was vice-captain to Ian
2,000 GBP
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Two Fred Titmus MCC sweaters, long-sleeved, `bacon & egg` trim
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Two Fred Titmus MCC sweaters, long-sleeved, `bacon & egg` trim
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Fred Titmus touring memorabilia, a MCC blazer badge for India in 1964; a silver ashtray
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Fred Titmus touring memorabilia, a MCC blazer badge for India in 1964; a silver ashtray
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A boomerang signed by the Australia and England cricket teams from the 1974-75 Ashes Series, sold
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A boomerang signed by the Australia and England cricket teams from the 1974-75 Ashes Series, sold
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Ephemera relating to the career of Fred Titmus, including tour itineraries, photographs including
Lot 51
Ephemera relating to the career of Fred Titmus, including tour itineraries, photographs including
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A pewter tankard inscribed for the 1973 Wayfarers Cup Surrey CCC v Chelsea FC
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A pewter tankard inscribed for the 1973 Wayfarers Cup Surrey CCC v Chelsea FC
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Fred Titmus cricket medals, i) a cased silver medal for the Rothmans World Cup, Lords, September
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Fred Titmus cricket medals, i) a cased silver medal for the Rothmans World Cup, Lords, September
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Two medals and a salver presented to the Middlesex CCC scorer Eddie Solomon, the two cased bronze
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Two medals and a salver presented to the Middlesex CCC scorer Eddie Solomon, the two cased bronze
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A silver medal for England v Australia 1981 Prudential Trophy presented to the umpire Barrie
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A silver medal for England v Australia 1981 Prudential Trophy presented to the umpire Barrie
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A Victorian presentation cricket belt, in the form of a rounded square white silver plated buckle
Lot 56
A Victorian presentation cricket belt, in the form of a rounded square white silver plated buckle
90 GBP
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A presentation cricket ball, inscribed in gilt C.C.C.C., PRESENTED TO T.R. BIGGS FOR HIS SPLENDID
Lot 57
A presentation cricket ball, inscribed in gilt C.C.C.C., PRESENTED TO T.R. BIGGS FOR HIS SPLENDID
40 GBP
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A prize tankard associated with Sheffield Wednesday Cricket Club, silver-plated Britannia metal,
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A prize tankard associated with Sheffield Wednesday Cricket Club, silver-plated Britannia metal,
200 GBP
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A Victorian cricket trophy, in the form of a two-handled cup in britannia metal, engraved with a
Lot 59
A Victorian cricket trophy, in the form of a two-handled cup in britannia metal, engraved with a
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A signed photogravure of Francis Stanley Jackson by the photographer George W. Beldam, signed in
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A signed photogravure of Francis Stanley Jackson by the photographer George W. Beldam, signed in
150 GBP
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A period photograph of the 1903 Kent County Cricket team, sepia-toned, the image 21.5 by 28cm., 8
Lot 61
A period photograph of the 1903 Kent County Cricket team, sepia-toned, the image 21.5 by 28cm., 8
100 GBP
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