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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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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
0 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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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
0 GBP
80 - 120 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
0 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A Spool of 16mm black and white lawn tennis film entitled "Cochet Vous Parle-Un Grand Reportage
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 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
0 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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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 "Victory" white balls unused, a box of
Lot 273
Lawn tennis balls and measuring tape, a box of 6 Slazenger "Victory" white balls unused, a box of
0 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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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 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 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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150 - 250 GBP
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A very rare example of the first Slazenger "Demon" racquet circa 1885-87, . flat top square in
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 "Young America" lawn tennis racquet by Bailey`s of Boston,
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 H.A. Murton of Newcastle on Tyne "Star" racquet circa 1890, Concave heavily reinforced throat,
Lot 290
A H.A. Murton of Newcastle on Tyne "Star" racquet circa 1890, Concave heavily reinforced throat,
0 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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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 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 "Eureka" transitional flat top circa 1895-1905,
Lot 294
A group of three French tennis racquets, i) F & D "Eureka" transitional flat top circa 1895-1905,
0 GBP
120 - 160 GBP
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A group of nine American tennis racquets, i) "Tournament" by Victor Sporting Goods circa 1902,
Lot 296
A group of nine American tennis racquets, i) "Tournament" by Victor Sporting Goods circa 1902,
0 GBP
220 - 280 GBP
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An American Spalding "Gold Medal" lawn tennis racquet circa 1915, with a flat top in the style of
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) "Champion" by A.W.Gamage Ltd. of London
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) "The Royal" by F A Davis of London circa 1905, solid
Lot 299
Four early concave throat tennis racquets, i) "The Royal" by F A Davis of London circa 1905, solid
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150 - 200 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 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,
0 GBP
180 - 220 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 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 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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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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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 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
0 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 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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