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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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Photographic presentation of Cambridge Town Rowing Club 1913, two period photos in a double mount
Lot 242
Photographic presentation of Cambridge Town Rowing Club 1913, two period photos in a double mount
100 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A photograph album relating to rowing at Cambridge University in 1926, numerous professional b&w
Lot 243
A photograph album relating to rowing at Cambridge University in 1926, numerous professional b&w
100 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Rowing programmes, Durham Regatta 22.6.1938; Maidenhead Amateur Regatta 3.8.1929; Henley Royal
Lot 244
Rowing programmes, Durham Regatta 22.6.1938; Maidenhead Amateur Regatta 3.8.1929; Henley Royal
110 GBP
130 - 160 GBP
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A portrait of the British rower Tony Butcher by an unknown hand, oil on canvas, 68.5 by 53cm., 27 by
Lot 245
A portrait of the British rower Tony Butcher by an unknown hand, oil on canvas, 68.5 by 53cm., 27 by
150 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A small travel poster featuring yacht racing inscribed `Italia`, published by the Italian Tourist
Lot 246
A small travel poster featuring yacht racing inscribed `Italia`, published by the Italian Tourist
30 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A very scarce, important and early 20 page article on `Lawn Tennis` written by `John Latouche` the
Lot 247
A very scarce, important and early 20 page article on `Lawn Tennis` written by `John Latouche` the
380 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Two Ayres` lawn Tennis Almanacks, for 1933 and 1936
Lot 248
Two Ayres` lawn Tennis Almanacks, for 1933 and 1936
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60 - 80 GBP
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Lenglen (Suzanne) The Love Game, Being the Life-Story of Marcelle Penrose, a novel written by the
Lot 249
Lenglen (Suzanne) The Love Game, Being the Life-Story of Marcelle Penrose, a novel written by the
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60 - 100 GBP
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Five American volumes on tennis, Fifty Years of Lawn Tennis in the United States, published by the
Lot 250
Five American volumes on tennis, Fifty Years of Lawn Tennis in the United States, published by the
40 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Two American Real Tennis books, Ball, Bat and Bishop, The Origin of Ball Games, by Robert W.
Lot 251
Two American Real Tennis books, Ball, Bat and Bishop, The Origin of Ball Games, by Robert W.
40 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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American Lawn Tennis, ten editions of the magazine dated 5th August 1934, 5th July 1940, 20th
Lot 252
American Lawn Tennis, ten editions of the magazine dated 5th August 1934, 5th July 1940, 20th
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Thee volumes on squash, Strokes and Tactics of Squash Racquets by Palmer Dixon c.1925; A Handbook on
Lot 253
Thee volumes on squash, Strokes and Tactics of Squash Racquets by Palmer Dixon c.1925; A Handbook on
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A Mary Gregory-style cranberry glass beaker depicting a finely detailed slip drawing of boy
Lot 254
A Mary Gregory-style cranberry glass beaker depicting a finely detailed slip drawing of boy
100 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A pair of very attractive Victorian bisque lawn tennis players, in the form of a boy and girl
Lot 255
A pair of very attractive Victorian bisque lawn tennis players, in the form of a boy and girl
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An unmatched pair of fine porcelain tennis/golf posy vases, larger pieces are often attributed to `
Lot 256
An unmatched pair of fine porcelain tennis/golf posy vases, larger pieces are often attributed to `
150 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A very fine and rare Riessner, Stellmacher & Kessell Amphora Tennis figurine circa 1920, rather
Lot 257
A very fine and rare Riessner, Stellmacher & Kessell Amphora Tennis figurine circa 1920, rather
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A silver patinated spelter figure of a gentleman tennis player, modelled about to hit a ball down
Lot 258
A silver patinated spelter figure of a gentleman tennis player, modelled about to hit a ball down
100 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A fine bronze patinated spelter figurine of a 1930s lady lawn tennis player, reminiscent of Helen
Lot 259
A fine bronze patinated spelter figurine of a 1930s lady lawn tennis player, reminiscent of Helen
80 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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An electroplated toast rack designed with crossed racquets, length 16cm., 6 1/4in.
Lot 260
An electroplated toast rack designed with crossed racquets, length 16cm., 6 1/4in.
120 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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An early 20th century lawn tennis theme pocket watch in white metal with tennis scene showing a
Lot 261
An early 20th century lawn tennis theme pocket watch in white metal with tennis scene showing a
120 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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A silver-plated lawn tennis inkstand circa 1910, engraved FROM JINJA PUNJABIES, the stand consists
Lot 262
A silver-plated lawn tennis inkstand circa 1910, engraved FROM JINJA PUNJABIES, the stand consists
150 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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An unusual American tennis trophy tankard 1904, by Reed and Barton, engraved with the words, MENS
Lot 263
An unusual American tennis trophy tankard 1904, by Reed and Barton, engraved with the words, MENS
200 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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An Elkington silver-plate copy of the Wimbledon Venus Rosewater Dish presented annually to the
Lot 264
An Elkington silver-plate copy of the Wimbledon Venus Rosewater Dish presented annually to the
450 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A Pair of Swiss Lawn Tennis Certificates of Honour presented to Alex Moldenhauer for his successes
Lot 265
A Pair of Swiss Lawn Tennis Certificates of Honour presented to Alex Moldenhauer for his successes
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A Spool of 16mm black and white lawn tennis film entitled
Lot 266
A Spool of 16mm black and white lawn tennis film entitled "Cochet Vous Parle-Un Grand Reportage
260 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A Collection of 7 Glass Negative Images depicting English lawn tennis events from the 1930s,
Lot 267
A Collection of 7 Glass Negative Images depicting English lawn tennis events from the 1930s,
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90 - 140 GBP
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A very impressive pair of large lawn tennis photographs from the 1910s, showing an affluent family
Lot 268
A very impressive pair of large lawn tennis photographs from the 1910s, showing an affluent family
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120 - 180 GBP
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An impressive tennis photograph collection 1920s to 1950s, featuring private and unpublished
Lot 269
An impressive tennis photograph collection 1920s to 1950s, featuring private and unpublished
350 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A poster for the instructional film `The Art of Tennis and How To Play It`, published by The
Lot 270
A poster for the instructional film `The Art of Tennis and How To Play It`, published by The
30 GBP
60 - 90 GBP
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A Dunlop tennis balls promotional poster, which reads DAVIS CUP FINAL 1933, PLAYED WITH DUNLOP
Lot 271
A Dunlop tennis balls promotional poster, which reads DAVIS CUP FINAL 1933, PLAYED WITH DUNLOP
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Three boxes of vintage tennis balls, i) Spencer Moulton `Tournament`, six still wrapped in
Lot 272
Three boxes of vintage tennis balls, i) Spencer Moulton `Tournament`, six still wrapped in
110 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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Lawn tennis balls and measuring tape, a box of 6 Slazenger
Lot 273
Lawn tennis balls and measuring tape, a box of 6 Slazenger "Victory" white balls unused, a box of
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Two sealed tins of Dunlop tennis balls, one for distribution to Germany, the other Dunlop Fort
Lot 274
Two sealed tins of Dunlop tennis balls, one for distribution to Germany, the other Dunlop Fort
180 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A group of four Wimbledon umpire`s blazers, worn at tournaments, comprising a dark green issue
Lot 275
A group of four Wimbledon umpire`s blazers, worn at tournaments, comprising a dark green issue
190 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Kleenball patent lawn tennis ball cleaner, two sets of brushes located within wooden casing
Lot 276
A Kleenball patent lawn tennis ball cleaner, two sets of brushes located within wooden casing
140 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A rare original French boxed table tennis set `Tennis de Salon` circa 1902, the box (45 by 25 5.
Lot 276A
A rare original French boxed table tennis set `Tennis de Salon` circa 1902, the box (45 by 25 5.
220 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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An intriguing early circa 1878/1880 pine-boxed French lawn tennis set, the rustic pine box,
Lot 277
An intriguing early circa 1878/1880 pine-boxed French lawn tennis set, the rustic pine box,
500 GBP
500 - 800 GBP
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A complete F.H. Ayres of London lawn tennis set early 20th century, two wooden posts, green
Lot 278
A complete F.H. Ayres of London lawn tennis set early 20th century, two wooden posts, green
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A rare boxed set of four leather horse hoof lawn mowing boots circa 1890-1920, of a size to be
Lot 279
A rare boxed set of four leather horse hoof lawn mowing boots circa 1890-1920, of a size to be
160 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A rare and decorative star-shaped metallic tennis racquet press by Murton`s of Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Lot 280
A rare and decorative star-shaped metallic tennis racquet press by Murton`s of Newcastle-upon-Tyne
70 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A pear-shaped six racquet press used by the 1931 Wimbledon ladies doubles champion tennis player
Lot 281
A pear-shaped six racquet press used by the 1931 Wimbledon ladies doubles champion tennis player
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Five racquet presses, the oldest a Central Press by F.H. Ayres of London circa 1880, crossed shaped;
Lot 282
Five racquet presses, the oldest a Central Press by F.H. Ayres of London circa 1880, crossed shaped;
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A tilthead racquet by an unknown maker, English, circa 1875-80, Solid ash frame, the frame in good
Lot 283
A tilthead racquet by an unknown maker, English, circa 1875-80, Solid ash frame, the frame in good
450 GBP
500 - 800 GBP
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A very rare example of the first Slazenger
Lot 284
A very rare example of the first Slazenger "Demon" racquet circa 1885-87, . flat top square in
700 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A rare and early American lawn tennis racquet by J. Reach & Co., Philadelphia, circa 1884, no
Lot 285
A rare and early American lawn tennis racquet by J. Reach & Co., Philadelphia, circa 1884, no
280 GBP
250 - 400 GBP
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A rare and early American
Lot 286
A rare and early American "Young America" lawn tennis racquet by Bailey`s of Boston,
220 GBP
250 - 400 GBP
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A London
Lot 287
A London "College" flat top racquet circa 1880-90, convex, full gut, code on side of handle 72721,
140 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A F. H. Ayres Ltd. of London
Lot 288
A F. H. Ayres Ltd. of London "Champion" transitional flat top racquet circa 1888, ash frame,
130 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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A square flat top tennis racquet by an unknown maker circa 1888, ash frame, convex throat
Lot 289
A square flat top tennis racquet by an unknown maker circa 1888, ash frame, convex throat
250 GBP
250 - 400 GBP
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A H.A. Murton of Newcastle on Tyne
Lot 290
A H.A. Murton of Newcastle on Tyne "Star" racquet circa 1890, Concave heavily reinforced throat,
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Good examples of a `fantail` and a `fishtail` tennis racquet, i) a fantail by Benetfinks & Co.
Lot 291
Good examples of a `fantail` and a `fishtail` tennis racquet, i) a fantail by Benetfinks & Co.
200 GBP
120 - 160 GBP
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A silver-mounted presentation tennis racquet, by George Bussey of London, a
Lot 292
A silver-mounted presentation tennis racquet, by George Bussey of London, a "Tournament 2"
220 GBP
250 - 400 GBP
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A semi-transitional flat top racquet by A.W.Gamage of Holborn, London, circa 1895-1900, with a
Lot 293
A semi-transitional flat top racquet by A.W.Gamage of Holborn, London, circa 1895-1900, with a
130 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A group of three French tennis racquets, i) F & D
Lot 294
A group of three French tennis racquets, i) F & D "Eureka" transitional flat top circa 1895-1905,
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120 - 160 GBP
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A group of five tennis racquets by the London maker T.H. Prosser & Sons Ltd., i)
Lot 295
A group of five tennis racquets by the London maker T.H. Prosser & Sons Ltd., i) "Challenge" rare
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150 - 200 GBP
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A group of nine American tennis racquets, i)
Lot 296
A group of nine American tennis racquets, i) "Tournament" by Victor Sporting Goods circa 1902,
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220 - 280 GBP
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An American Spalding
Lot 297
An American Spalding "Gold Medal" lawn tennis racquet circa 1915, with a flat top in the style of
0 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Three early 20th century convex throat tennis racquets, i)
Lot 298
Three early 20th century convex throat tennis racquets, i) "Champion" by A.W.Gamage Ltd. of London
0 GBP
180 - 220 GBP
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Four early concave throat tennis racquets, i)
Lot 299
Four early concave throat tennis racquets, i) "The Royal" by F A Davis of London circa 1905, solid
0 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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Two `wavy wedge` racquets by George Bussey & Co. Ltd. of London circa 1905, a
Lot 300
Two `wavy wedge` racquets by George Bussey & Co. Ltd. of London circa 1905, a "Double 4 Main" and
120 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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