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Two Day Sale of Sporting Memorabilia
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Two Day Sale of Sporting Memorabilia

Auction dates
13 May 2013 14:00 BST
14 May 2013 10:30 BST
Auction currency
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Two albums of original press photographs of golfers, approx. 60, a good selection of signed examples
Lot 121
Two albums of original press photographs of golfers, approx. 60, a good selection of signed examples
180 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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Golf programmes & ephemera 1970s/1980s, programmes and official orders of play mostly for Open
Lot 122
Golf programmes & ephemera 1970s/1980s, programmes and official orders of play mostly for Open
220 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A group of five enamelled metal badges with the same design as the famous advertisement figures
Lot 123
A group of five enamelled metal badges with the same design as the famous advertisement figures
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120 - 180 GBP
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A collection of golf blazer buttons, including various boxed sets, club buttons including Royal
Lot 124
A collection of golf blazer buttons, including various boxed sets, club buttons including Royal
85 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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The Golfing Annual, vols ix & xv 1895-96 and 1901-2 edited by David S. Duncan; and The Golfer`s
Lot 125
The Golfing Annual, vols ix & xv 1895-96 and 1901-2 edited by David S. Duncan; and The Golfer`s
250 GBP
250 - 300 GBP
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Nine volumes on golf published circa 1899-1933, Martin H.F. Sutton`s The Book of the Links A
Lot 126
Nine volumes on golf published circa 1899-1933, Martin H.F. Sutton`s The Book of the Links A
200 GBP
250 - 300 GBP
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Eight golf books by Bernard Darwin, A Round of Golf (for the LNER) paper wrappers, British Golf 1946
Lot 127
Eight golf books by Bernard Darwin, A Round of Golf (for the LNER) paper wrappers, British Golf 1946
250 GBP
250 - 300 GBP
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A collection of post-war golf books, authors including Longhurst, Cotton, Allis, Hagen, Hogan,
Lot 128
A collection of post-war golf books, authors including Longhurst, Cotton, Allis, Hagen, Hogan,
160 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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20 Modern limited edition and signed golf books, Of Golf & Dukes and Princes, The Golf Courses of
Lot 129
20 Modern limited edition and signed golf books, Of Golf & Dukes and Princes, The Golf Courses of
460 GBP
250 - 300 GBP
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A Sandy Lodge golf medal, in silver-gilt, stamped sterling silver, circular, the obverse cast with a
Lot 130
A Sandy Lodge golf medal, in silver-gilt, stamped sterling silver, circular, the obverse cast with a
60 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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Ernest Cawsey`s (Kings Norton GC) competitor`s badge for the 1937 Open Championship at Carnoustie,
Lot 131
Ernest Cawsey`s (Kings Norton GC) competitor`s badge for the 1937 Open Championship at Carnoustie,
260 GBP
200 - 400 GBP
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A boxed set of six golf spoons, sold together three other hallmarked silver golfing items a circular
Lot 132
A boxed set of six golf spoons, sold together three other hallmarked silver golfing items a circular
50 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Four silver plated golf spoons, one a larger exampled dated circa 1905, together with two ceramic
Lot 133
Four silver plated golf spoons, one a larger exampled dated circa 1905, together with two ceramic
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60 - 80 GBP
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Two Swiss pocket watches with cases designed as golf balls, one marked Dunlop, but with the case
Lot 134
Two Swiss pocket watches with cases designed as golf balls, one marked Dunlop, but with the case
120 GBP
180 - 220 GBP
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A silver vesta case with golfing decoration, stamped STERLING
Lot 135
A silver vesta case with golfing decoration, stamped STERLING
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150 - 200 GBP
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A silver & enamel cigarette case presented to the aviator Amy Johnson by the Lady Members of the
Lot 136
A silver & enamel cigarette case presented to the aviator Amy Johnson by the Lady Members of the
1,600 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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A trophy for the Drambuie Golf Tournament in 1985, in the form of a silver plate model of a driver
Lot 137
A trophy for the Drambuie Golf Tournament in 1985, in the form of a silver plate model of a driver
80 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A good quality Silver King hole-in-one trophy dated 1931, the ball that achieved the miraculous feat
Lot 138
A good quality Silver King hole-in-one trophy dated 1931, the ball that achieved the miraculous feat
220 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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A pair of 1920s bronze and marble golfing bookends, comprising a golfer and a smaller caddie figure,
Lot 139
A pair of 1920s bronze and marble golfing bookends, comprising a golfer and a smaller caddie figure,
320 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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Steve Paterson (Scottish, contemporary) YOUNG TOM MORRIS signed & dated 2003, a bronze resin limited
Lot 140
Steve Paterson (Scottish, contemporary) YOUNG TOM MORRIS signed & dated 2003, a bronze resin limited
70 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Paul Blavier (Belgian, 20th century) GOLFER`S GRIP signed, dated `83, a gilt-bronze limited
Lot 141
Paul Blavier (Belgian, 20th century) GOLFER`S GRIP signed, dated `83, a gilt-bronze limited
130 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A modern bronze figure of a golfer, modelled in the follow through position, on a circular base,
Lot 142
A modern bronze figure of a golfer, modelled in the follow through position, on a circular base,
0 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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A dinner gong designed with tennis racquets, forming the supporting posts, the top bar centred
Lot 143
A dinner gong designed with tennis racquets, forming the supporting posts, the top bar centred
100 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Parlour Golf a late 19th century table golf game invented by Henry D. Booth, inscribed PARLOUR GOLF,
Lot 144
Parlour Golf a late 19th century table golf game invented by Henry D. Booth, inscribed PARLOUR GOLF,
0 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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The Game of Golfstacle, by F.A. Davis Ltd, London, contents contained in a pine storage box,
Lot 145
The Game of Golfstacle, by F.A. Davis Ltd, London, contents contained in a pine storage box,
0 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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He Played a Penfold advertisement figure, with detachable pipe, height 50cm., 19 3/4in.
Lot 146
He Played a Penfold advertisement figure, with detachable pipe, height 50cm., 19 3/4in.
360 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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He Played a Penfold advertisement figure, with detachable pipe, height 50cm., 19 3/4in., in restored
Lot 147
He Played a Penfold advertisement figure, with detachable pipe, height 50cm., 19 3/4in., in restored
0 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A very rare & large Johnnie Walker whisky advertisement figure carrying a long nosed club, 74cm.,
Lot 148
A very rare & large Johnnie Walker whisky advertisement figure carrying a long nosed club, 74cm.,
500 GBP
500 - 600 GBP
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A pottery Scottie dog advertisement figure for North British Rubber Co. golf balls, in good,
Lot 149
A pottery Scottie dog advertisement figure for North British Rubber Co. golf balls, in good,
280 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A Carlton Ware tobacco jar and cover with golf decoration circa 1910, Reg No. 333948, in good
Lot 150
A Carlton Ware tobacco jar and cover with golf decoration circa 1910, Reg No. 333948, in good
180 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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A Royal Doulton trinket box & cover featuring an exacerbated golfer destroying his bag of clubs,
Lot 151
A Royal Doulton trinket box & cover featuring an exacerbated golfer destroying his bag of clubs,
190 GBP
120 - 160 GBP
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A silver-mounted Doulton Lambeth stoneware jug with golf decoration, the silver rim hallmarked
Lot 152
A silver-mounted Doulton Lambeth stoneware jug with golf decoration, the silver rim hallmarked
0 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A Wileman & Co. Shelley pottery golf themed match holder and striker circa 1900, with a transfer
Lot 153
A Wileman & Co. Shelley pottery golf themed match holder and striker circa 1900, with a transfer
75 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A German pewter lidded earthenware beer stein by Villeroy & Boch circa 1910 with later overglaze
Lot 154
A German pewter lidded earthenware beer stein by Villeroy & Boch circa 1910 with later overglaze
70 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A golfing drinks set, American, 20th century, comprising a set of our glasses with applied
Lot 155
A golfing drinks set, American, 20th century, comprising a set of our glasses with applied
0 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Five golfing items of Waterford Crystal, two models of clubheads, a model of a ball, a figurine, and
Lot 156
Five golfing items of Waterford Crystal, two models of clubheads, a model of a ball, a figurine, and
0 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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Chinaware and metalware portraying golf, late 20th century, two pottery mugs, and a pottery jug;
Lot 157
Chinaware and metalware portraying golf, late 20th century, two pottery mugs, and a pottery jug;
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180 - 220 GBP
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A modern ceramic figurine of Stan Laurel golfing, posed standing with his golf bag that contains
Lot 158
A modern ceramic figurine of Stan Laurel golfing, posed standing with his golf bag that contains
0 GBP
20 - 30 GBP
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A French travel poster for golf at Biarritz, signed in the plate Jack Maxwell and dated `48,
Lot 159
A French travel poster for golf at Biarritz, signed in the plate Jack Maxwell and dated `48,
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600 - 800 GBP
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A 1931 calendar illustration for the Swiss watches brand Doxa featuring a foursome of golfers,
Lot 160
A 1931 calendar illustration for the Swiss watches brand Doxa featuring a foursome of golfers,
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75 - 100 GBP
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A Chuck Wilkinson designed poster titled `Golf`, published by Marigold Enterprises, N.Y.C., 68cm.,
Lot 161
A Chuck Wilkinson designed poster titled `Golf`, published by Marigold Enterprises, N.Y.C., 68cm.,
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50 - 80 GBP
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A Walt Disney poster featuring Donald Duck playing golf, a modern licensed reissue of the 1938
Lot 162
A Walt Disney poster featuring Donald Duck playing golf, a modern licensed reissue of the 1938
100 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A small print of a lady golfer, signed in the plate Peter Fountain, backed onto linen, 12.5 by 25.
Lot 163
A small print of a lady golfer, signed in the plate Peter Fountain, backed onto linen, 12.5 by 25.
50 GBP
50 - 75 GBP
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A small print of a lady golfer, signed in the plate G. Camps, continental, 1930s, 15 by 32.5cm., 6
Lot 164
A small print of a lady golfer, signed in the plate G. Camps, continental, 1930s, 15 by 32.5cm., 6
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50 - 75 GBP
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The Funny Side of Golf, From the Pages of
Lot 165
The Funny Side of Golf, From the Pages of "Punch", numerous amusing engravings, published at the
50 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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Miscellaneous sporting prints including a map of the Old Course St. Andrews, as surveyed and
Lot 166
Miscellaneous sporting prints including a map of the Old Course St. Andrews, as surveyed and
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100 - 200 GBP
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A modern limited edition print on canvas after Charles Lees` celebrated 1847 painting `The Golfers`,
Lot 167
A modern limited edition print on canvas after Charles Lees` celebrated 1847 painting `The Golfers`,
90 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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After Sir John Watson Gordon PORTRAIT OF JOHN TAYLOR CAPTAIN OF THE HONOURABLE COMPANY OF
Lot 168
After Sir John Watson Gordon PORTRAIT OF JOHN TAYLOR CAPTAIN OF THE HONOURABLE COMPANY OF
0 GBP
450 - 650 GBP
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Harry Rountree (1878-1950) TREGENNA: SHORT COURSE-SHORT
Lot 169
Harry Rountree (1878-1950) TREGENNA: SHORT COURSE-SHORT "PRO"-BOTH GOOD signed & titled, watercolour
400 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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Manner of John Hassall (1868-1948) GOLFER pencil inscription to the mount ex-studio of John Hassall,
Lot 170
Manner of John Hassall (1868-1948) GOLFER pencil inscription to the mount ex-studio of John Hassall,
0 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Harry G. Shields (1859-1935) ON THE GREEN, ST ANDREWS signed & dated 1934, watercolour, 24 by 35.
Lot 171
Harry G. Shields (1859-1935) ON THE GREEN, ST ANDREWS signed & dated 1934, watercolour, 24 by 35.
130 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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An original coloured caricature by Bert Wright featuring and signed by the golfers Henry Cotton
Lot 172
An original coloured caricature by Bert Wright featuring and signed by the golfers Henry Cotton
80 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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Roy Ullyett (1914-2001) THE 1968 OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP: BIG MIKE BONALLACK`S QUIFF WAVED IN TRIUMPH
Lot 173
Roy Ullyett (1914-2001) THE 1968 OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP: BIG MIKE BONALLACK`S QUIFF WAVED IN TRIUMPH
20 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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M Righi (Continental, 20th Century) GOLFERS ON THE 10th GREEN signed, oil on board, 20 by 37cm., 8
Lot 174
M Righi (Continental, 20th Century) GOLFERS ON THE 10th GREEN signed, oil on board, 20 by 37cm., 8
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200 - 250 GBP
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Brendan Hayes (Irish, 20th/21st century) BRAY [Co. WICKLOW] FROM WOODBROOK GOLF CLUB signed,
Lot 175
Brendan Hayes (Irish, 20th/21st century) BRAY [Co. WICKLOW] FROM WOODBROOK GOLF CLUB signed,
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An original John Ireland artwork for a caricature of Nick Faldo, signed, pen & ink & watercolour, 56
Lot 176
An original John Ireland artwork for a caricature of Nick Faldo, signed, pen & ink & watercolour, 56
0 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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A hand hammered gutty ball circa 1860s, in reasonable condition, other than approx. 40 per cent
Lot 177
A hand hammered gutty ball circa 1860s, in reasonable condition, other than approx. 40 per cent
250 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A William Currie patent `Eclipse` gutta percha golf ball circa 1880, reasonable condition, but
Lot 178
A William Currie patent `Eclipse` gutta percha golf ball circa 1880, reasonable condition, but
0 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A scarce Dunlop `Stud` rubber core ball with unusual raised disc cover pattern, early 20th
Lot 179
A scarce Dunlop `Stud` rubber core ball with unusual raised disc cover pattern, early 20th
130 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A miscellany of 18 golf balls, mostly rubber-core mesh patterns, but the lot including a Capon
Lot 180
A miscellany of 18 golf balls, mostly rubber-core mesh patterns, but the lot including a Capon
100 GBP
180 - 220 GBP
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