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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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A period photograph of the 1905 Kent County Cricket team, sepia-toned, the image 20 by 28cm., 8 by
Lot 62
A period photograph of the 1905 Kent County Cricket team, sepia-toned, the image 20 by 28cm., 8 by
100 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A panoramic photograph of the Sydney Cricket Ground circa 1901, in four plates, showing large
Lot 63
A panoramic photograph of the Sydney Cricket Ground circa 1901, in four plates, showing large
60 GBP
90 - 120 GBP
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A panoramic photograph of the 1st Test between Australia and England at the Sydney Cricket Ground
Lot 64
A panoramic photograph of the 1st Test between Australia and England at the Sydney Cricket Ground
100 GBP
130 - 160 GBP
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A Giles Ridley signed large panoramic photograph of Newlands Cricket Ground in Western Province,
Lot 65
A Giles Ridley signed large panoramic photograph of Newlands Cricket Ground in Western Province,
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After William Drummond and Charles J Basebe. THE CRICKET MATCH BETWEEN SUSSEX AND KENT AT
Lot 66
After William Drummond and Charles J Basebe. THE CRICKET MATCH BETWEEN SUSSEX AND KENT AT
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After William Drummond & Charles Basebe, THE CRICKET MATCH BETWEEN SUSSEX AND KENT AT BRIGHTON.
Lot 67
After William Drummond & Charles Basebe, THE CRICKET MATCH BETWEEN SUSSEX AND KENT AT BRIGHTON.
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A W. G. Grace caricature, a rare and early image of Grace in his prime, a tinted lithograph
Lot 68
A W. G. Grace caricature, a rare and early image of Grace in his prime, a tinted lithograph
400 GBP
400 - 500 GBP
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Three cricket prints, i) after Bernard Partridge, monochrome, English & South African cricketers. ii
Lot 69
Three cricket prints, i) after Bernard Partridge, monochrome, English & South African cricketers. ii
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120 - 150 GBP
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A coloured supplement cricket print from the London Illustrated News published 31st August 1861,
Lot 70
A coloured supplement cricket print from the London Illustrated News published 31st August 1861,
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Ruskin Spear limited edition cricket print, titled A THIN EDGE, signed in pencil, dated 1989 and
Lot 71
Ruskin Spear limited edition cricket print, titled A THIN EDGE, signed in pencil, dated 1989 and
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300 - 400 GBP
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A large mirror inscribed in gold italic lettering
Lot 72
A large mirror inscribed in gold italic lettering "Lords Dining Room", foliate border, wooden frame,
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500 - 800 GBP
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Chess set signed by Gary Kasparov, the chessmen`s box signed by the grandmaster in black marker
Lot 73
Chess set signed by Gary Kasparov, the chessmen`s box signed by the grandmaster in black marker
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400 - 500 GBP
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Croquet memorabilia originally the property of the ladies champion Miss D.D. Steel of Bedford,
Lot 74
Croquet memorabilia originally the property of the ladies champion Miss D.D. Steel of Bedford,
140 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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Two Rund Um Berlin cycle race programmes for 1909 and 1913, the first with detached front cover
Lot 75
Two Rund Um Berlin cycle race programmes for 1909 and 1913, the first with detached front cover
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A very unusual Victorian Cycling prize called `The Millons Cup` in the form of a silver-plated hot
Lot 76
A very unusual Victorian Cycling prize called `The Millons Cup` in the form of a silver-plated hot
200 GBP
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A 1997 Augusta Masters poster signed by 22 past champions, black marker pen, Nicklaus, Player,
Lot 77
A 1997 Augusta Masters poster signed by 22 past champions, black marker pen, Nicklaus, Player,
300 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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An Augusta National Masters souvenir golf cap signed by Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player, signatures in
Lot 78
An Augusta National Masters souvenir golf cap signed by Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player, signatures in
200 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Signed colour photographs of Arnold Palmer and Greg Norman, both signatures in black marker pen, the
Lot 79
Signed colour photographs of Arnold Palmer and Greg Norman, both signatures in black marker pen, the
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A Royal Bank of Scotland five pounds banknote autographed by Jack Nicklaus, signed in black marker
Lot 80
A Royal Bank of Scotland five pounds banknote autographed by Jack Nicklaus, signed in black marker
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120 - 150 GBP
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An autographed 1985 Open Golf Championship programme, containing in excess of 70 golfers
Lot 81
An autographed 1985 Open Golf Championship programme, containing in excess of 70 golfers
100 GBP
120 - 160 GBP
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A signed Henry Cotton `Open Championship Winner` display, comprising a 12 by 8in. colour photograph,
Lot 82
A signed Henry Cotton `Open Championship Winner` display, comprising a 12 by 8in. colour photograph,
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A signed Bobby Locke `Open Championship Winner` display, comprising two 12 by 8in. b&w
Lot 83
A signed Bobby Locke `Open Championship Winner` display, comprising two 12 by 8in. b&w
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A signed Peter Thomson `Open Championship Winner` display, comprising a 12 by 8in. b&w photograph,
Lot 84
A signed Peter Thomson `Open Championship Winner` display, comprising a 12 by 8in. b&w photograph,
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150 - 200 GBP
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A signed Greg Norman `Open Championship Winner` display, comprising two 12 by 8in. colour
Lot 85
A signed Greg Norman `Open Championship Winner` display, comprising two 12 by 8in. colour
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120 - 180 GBP
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Ryder Cup memorabilia, A 1985 Gala Ball programme signed by both teams to the front cover; a 1983
Lot 86
Ryder Cup memorabilia, A 1985 Gala Ball programme signed by both teams to the front cover; a 1983
360 GBP
400 - 500 GBP
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The signatures of the Europe and USA 1987 Ryder Cup teams, signed in biro over four magazine pages
Lot 87
The signatures of the Europe and USA 1987 Ryder Cup teams, signed in biro over four magazine pages
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300 - 500 GBP
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A large signed colour photograph of the 1987 European Ryder Cup team, a 20 by 24in. photograph
Lot 88
A large signed colour photograph of the 1987 European Ryder Cup team, a 20 by 24in. photograph
150 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Ryder Cup memorabilia, a Howard Clark holdall from 1985 by Burberry`s inscribed HOWARD CLARK and
Lot 89
Ryder Cup memorabilia, a Howard Clark holdall from 1985 by Burberry`s inscribed HOWARD CLARK and
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300 - 400 GBP
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2006 K Club Ryder Cup commemorative postal covers autographed by golfers, examples signed by Ian
Lot 90
2006 K Club Ryder Cup commemorative postal covers autographed by golfers, examples signed by Ian
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100 - 150 GBP
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Golf philately, ten albums of worldwide issued postage stamps and postal covers featuring golf
Lot 91
Golf philately, ten albums of worldwide issued postage stamps and postal covers featuring golf
320 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Programmes, Orders of Play, and club handbooks dating between 1947 and 1989, including Open
Lot 92
Programmes, Orders of Play, and club handbooks dating between 1947 and 1989, including Open
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130 - 160 GBP
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Golf: New Penny Handbooks, containing practical hints, with rules of the game, published by Ward,
Lot 93
Golf: New Penny Handbooks, containing practical hints, with rules of the game, published by Ward,
460 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Golfing, A Handbook to The Royal And Ancient Game, with lists of clubs, rules etc., also golfing
Lot 94
Golfing, A Handbook to The Royal And Ancient Game, with lists of clubs, rules etc., also golfing
80 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Eight golf books by Bernard Darwin, A Round of Golf (for the LNER) paper wrappers, British Golf 1946
Lot 95
Eight golf books by Bernard Darwin, A Round of Golf (for the LNER) paper wrappers, British Golf 1946
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The Game of Golfstacle, by F.A. Davis Ltd, London, contents contained in a pine storage box,
Lot 96
The Game of Golfstacle, by F.A. Davis Ltd, London, contents contained in a pine storage box,
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Lot 97
"He Played a Penfold" advertisement figure, with detachable pipe, height 50cm., 19 3/4in., in
140 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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Three golfing figurines, a Johnnie Walker advertisement figure holding a golf club, left leg broken,
Lot 98
Three golfing figurines, a Johnnie Walker advertisement figure holding a golf club, left leg broken,
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A ceramic figurine of Stan Laurel golfing, probably circa 1950s, posed standing with his golf bag
Lot 99
A ceramic figurine of Stan Laurel golfing, probably circa 1950s, posed standing with his golf bag
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A miscellany of golf collectibles, a boxed Wedgwood 1989 limited edition Ryder Cup plate; leather
Lot 100
A miscellany of golf collectibles, a boxed Wedgwood 1989 limited edition Ryder Cup plate; leather
70 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A silver vesta case with golfing decoration, stamped STERLING; sold together with a group of five
Lot 101
A silver vesta case with golfing decoration, stamped STERLING; sold together with a group of five
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A utility set designed with six silver miniature golf clubs, stamped STERLING, one with a pair of
Lot 102
A utility set designed with six silver miniature golf clubs, stamped STERLING, one with a pair of
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A golfing ink stand circa 1910, in electroplate with two glass ink pots with markings of a mesh
Lot 103
A golfing ink stand circa 1910, in electroplate with two glass ink pots with markings of a mesh
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A good quality ink stand circa 1910, in electroplate with a central clock and hinged ink pots with
Lot 104
A good quality ink stand circa 1910, in electroplate with a central clock and hinged ink pots with
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250 - 350 GBP
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A silver plated ink stand mounted with a figure of a golfer, plus a glass inkpot & pen rest; sold
Lot 105
A silver plated ink stand mounted with a figure of a golfer, plus a glass inkpot & pen rest; sold
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An electroplated toast rack designed with crossed golf clubs, length 16cm., 6 1/4in.
Lot 106
An electroplated toast rack designed with crossed golf clubs, length 16cm., 6 1/4in.
110 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A group of five trophies for golf at St Annes Golf Club, all in electroplate and bearing dates
Lot 107
A group of five trophies for golf at St Annes Golf Club, all in electroplate and bearing dates
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150 - 250 GBP
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A fine silver prize golf club by Elkington of Birmingham 1911, a full set of hallmarks to the
Lot 108
A fine silver prize golf club by Elkington of Birmingham 1911, a full set of hallmarks to the
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3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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The
Lot 109
The "Gleneagles Silver Tassie" won by the Walker Cup amateur golfer W. B. Torrance in 1931, by
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1,200 - 1,600 GBP
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A William Currie patent `Eclipse` gutta percha golf ball circa 1880, reasonable condition, but
Lot 110
A William Currie patent `Eclipse` gutta percha golf ball circa 1880, reasonable condition, but
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100 - 150 GBP
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Four golf balls. i) Chemico Bob, light & dark brown . ii) The Vingus, pale grey, black marks. iii)
Lot 111
Four golf balls. i) Chemico Bob, light & dark brown . ii) The Vingus, pale grey, black marks. iii)
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Three boxes of wrapped golf balls, 12 x Dunlop 65, 6 x Dunlop 65, 3 x Penfold
Lot 112
Three boxes of wrapped golf balls, 12 x Dunlop 65, 6 x Dunlop 65, 3 x Penfold
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80 - 120 GBP
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Two long-nosed scared-neck golf club heads, the first stamped J. ANDERSON, the other T. DUNN,
Lot 113
Two long-nosed scared-neck golf club heads, the first stamped J. ANDERSON, the other T. DUNN,
800 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 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 114
Two unusual patent putters, the first with a wooden head the top of which reaches a ridge in line
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120 - 150 GBP
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A `Nassau` straight line putter, with replacement hickory shaft
Lot 115
A `Nassau` straight line putter, with replacement hickory shaft
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20 - 30 GBP
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20 hickory shafted golf clubs, including a late scared neck wooden headed putter by an unknown
Lot 116
20 hickory shafted golf clubs, including a late scared neck wooden headed putter by an unknown
160 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A Bob Charles golf bag, a Dunlop `Maxfli` inscribed BOB CHARLES, Air New Zealand sponsor`s logo, the
Lot 117
A Bob Charles golf bag, a Dunlop `Maxfli` inscribed BOB CHARLES, Air New Zealand sponsor`s logo, the
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75 - 100 GBP
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Three prints/posters depicting golf, a small print of a lady golfer, signed in the plate G. Camps,
Lot 118
Three prints/posters depicting golf, a small print of a lady golfer, signed in the plate G. Camps,
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150 - 200 GBP
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Four signed Graeme W. Baxter limited edition golf prints, i) Ryder Cup, Oak Hill, 1995, 235/250,
Lot 119
Four signed Graeme W. Baxter limited edition golf prints, i) Ryder Cup, Oak Hill, 1995, 235/250,
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Robert Ponsonby Staples (1853-1943). ROYAL COUNTY DOWN GOLF CLUB. signed & dated 1908,
Lot 120
Robert Ponsonby Staples (1853-1943). ROYAL COUNTY DOWN GOLF CLUB. signed & dated 1908,
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800 - 1,200 GBP
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Brendan Hayes (Irish, 20th/21st century). BRAY [Co. WICKLOW] FROM WOODBROOK GOLF CLUB. signed,
Lot 121
Brendan Hayes (Irish, 20th/21st century). BRAY [Co. WICKLOW] FROM WOODBROOK GOLF CLUB. signed,
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