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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 gilt-decorated volumes of Punch or The London Charivari, July to December 1901, and January to
Lot 241
Two gilt-decorated volumes of Punch or The London Charivari, July to December 1901, and January to
55 GBP
60 - 90 GBP
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Miles (Eustace) The Game of Squash, scarce, 8vo, brown suede covers, embossed title, published by
Lot 242
Miles (Eustace) The Game of Squash, scarce, 8vo, brown suede covers, embossed title, published by
170 GBP
140 - 180 GBP
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Tompkins (Frederick Charles) Court Tennis Racquets and Squash, the first American book published
Lot 243
Tompkins (Frederick Charles) Court Tennis Racquets and Squash, the first American book published
200 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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Helen Hull Jacobs`s autobiography Beyond The Game with the author`s signature cut and pasted onto
Lot 244
Helen Hull Jacobs`s autobiography Beyond The Game with the author`s signature cut and pasted onto
90 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Three volumes of racquets, The Racquet Game by Allison Danzig, 1930; A Handbook on Squash Racquets
Lot 245
Three volumes of racquets, The Racquet Game by Allison Danzig, 1930; A Handbook on Squash Racquets
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80 - 100 GBP
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Fifty Years of Lawn Tennis in the United States, published by the United States Lawn Tennis
Lot 246
Fifty Years of Lawn Tennis in the United States, published by the United States Lawn Tennis
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60 - 80 GBP
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Whitman (Malcolm D.) Tennis Origins and Mysteries, limited edition of 450 copies, with a
Lot 247
Whitman (Malcolm D.) Tennis Origins and Mysteries, limited edition of 450 copies, with a
0 GBP
350 - 500 GBP
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Athletic Sports, Tennis, Rackets and other Ball Games, in the British Sports and Sportsmen series
Lot 248
Athletic Sports, Tennis, Rackets and other Ball Games, in the British Sports and Sportsmen series
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100 - 150 GBP
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Tingay (Lance) Wimbledon 1877-1977: 100 Years of Wimbledon, published by Guinness Superlatives in
Lot 249
Tingay (Lance) Wimbledon 1877-1977: 100 Years of Wimbledon, published by Guinness Superlatives in
220 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A Real Tennis presentation medal celebrating the opening of the Burroughs Real Tennis Club in
Lot 250
A Real Tennis presentation medal celebrating the opening of the Burroughs Real Tennis Club in
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50 - 80 GBP
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A United States Court Tennis Association medal 2004, ornate doubles finalist presentation medal in
Lot 251
A United States Court Tennis Association medal 2004, ornate doubles finalist presentation medal in
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50 - 80 GBP
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Three small silver brooches fashioned as tennis racquets, one with a silver ball and hallmarked
Lot 252
Three small silver brooches fashioned as tennis racquets, one with a silver ball and hallmarked
200 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Thee small silver brooches with designs incorporating tennis racquets, one with open strings crossed
Lot 253
Thee small silver brooches with designs incorporating tennis racquets, one with open strings crossed
180 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A silver tennis trophy dated 1898, in the form of a an Art Nouveau bowl, hallmarked London, 1897,
Lot 254
A silver tennis trophy dated 1898, in the form of a an Art Nouveau bowl, hallmarked London, 1897,
200 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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An early example of a table tennis trophy dating to 1902, in the form of a silver plated cup with
Lot 255
An early example of a table tennis trophy dating to 1902, in the form of a silver plated cup with
550 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A silver tennis trophy, in the form of a lightly hammered bowl hallmarked London, 1922, drop handles
Lot 256
A silver tennis trophy, in the form of a lightly hammered bowl hallmarked London, 1922, drop handles
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120 - 160 GBP
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A silvered sculpture of a gentleman tennis player 1930s, possibly a trophy originally, the figure
Lot 257
A silvered sculpture of a gentleman tennis player 1930s, possibly a trophy originally, the figure
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350 - 450 GBP
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A silvered sculpture of a gentleman tennis player 1930s, the figure modelled in anticipation of
Lot 258
A silvered sculpture of a gentleman tennis player 1930s, the figure modelled in anticipation of
300 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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Three bronze figures of tennis players, two of gentleman in striking poses, and a smaller figure
Lot 259
Three bronze figures of tennis players, two of gentleman in striking poses, and a smaller figure
220 GBP
180 - 220 GBP
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A pair of bronze lawn tennis figures, both signed E. Loiseau on the base but are after originals
Lot 260
A pair of bronze lawn tennis figures, both signed E. Loiseau on the base but are after originals
140 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A presentation plaque for the Jeu de Paume Open de France 2005, in heavy gold coloured metal,
Lot 261
A presentation plaque for the Jeu de Paume Open de France 2005, in heavy gold coloured metal,
50 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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A silver plated tennis theme toast rack circa 1900, designed 14 crossed lawn tennis rackets on
Lot 262
A silver plated tennis theme toast rack circa 1900, designed 14 crossed lawn tennis rackets on
120 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A novelty inkpot designed as a heavy silver-plated tennis racket, circa 1920s, with an unused
Lot 263
A novelty inkpot designed as a heavy silver-plated tennis racket, circa 1920s, with an unused
220 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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Eight EPNS lawn tennis spoons, including 1 matching pair, housed in a purpose made case
Lot 264
Eight EPNS lawn tennis spoons, including 1 matching pair, housed in a purpose made case
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80 - 120 GBP
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A heavy glass panel with tennis designs originally installed at a sports centre in the 1950s, images
Lot 265
A heavy glass panel with tennis designs originally installed at a sports centre in the 1950s, images
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80 - 120 GBP
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A souvenir of the 1928 Amsterdam Olympic Games featuring lawn tennis, in the form of a hexagonal
Lot 266
A souvenir of the 1928 Amsterdam Olympic Games featuring lawn tennis, in the form of a hexagonal
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20 - 30 GBP
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A Halcyon Days enamel box for the Honda Challenge lawn tennis tournament played at the Royal
Lot 267
A Halcyon Days enamel box for the Honda Challenge lawn tennis tournament played at the Royal
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50 - 80 GBP
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Two 19th century continental bisque figures of tennis players, a boy and a girl both holding a
Lot 268
Two 19th century continental bisque figures of tennis players, a boy and a girl both holding a
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120 - 160 GBP
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A Victorian pottery jelly mould by W T Copeland, Stoke-on-Trent, with a tennis design, incorporating
Lot 270
A Victorian pottery jelly mould by W T Copeland, Stoke-on-Trent, with a tennis design, incorporating
70 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Three pottery tankards with tennis designs from the Royal Bradwell Sports Series, including two
Lot 271
Three pottery tankards with tennis designs from the Royal Bradwell Sports Series, including two
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80 - 120 GBP
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A rare large size production of the Wedgwood plate titled `The Championships Wimbledon` dated
Lot 272
A rare large size production of the Wedgwood plate titled `The Championships Wimbledon` dated
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75 - 100 GBP
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The Wimbledon Centenary Plate 1877-1977, by Spode, limited edition, this numbered 55/1977,
Lot 273
The Wimbledon Centenary Plate 1877-1977, by Spode, limited edition, this numbered 55/1977,
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A dozen modern lawn tennis souvenirs, all but one ceramic, the other glass, figurines, mugs and
Lot 274
A dozen modern lawn tennis souvenirs, all but one ceramic, the other glass, figurines, mugs and
15 GBP
20 - 30 GBP
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A ladies fan decorated with a racquet scene with children playing shuttlecocks, late 19th century
Lot 275
A ladies fan decorated with a racquet scene with children playing shuttlecocks, late 19th century
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A Klumpe and Roldan of Barcelona doll in the form of a felt and cloth tennis player circa 1930s,
Lot 276
A Klumpe and Roldan of Barcelona doll in the form of a felt and cloth tennis player circa 1930s,
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50 - 70 GBP
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A fine and rare miniature Victorian bisque doll dressed as a lawn tennis player, his tennis shirt
Lot 277
A fine and rare miniature Victorian bisque doll dressed as a lawn tennis player, his tennis shirt
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A large felt, straw-filled doll dressed as a lawn tennis player circa 1960s, in short-sleeved
Lot 278
A large felt, straw-filled doll dressed as a lawn tennis player circa 1960s, in short-sleeved
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A photograph of the Cambridge University lawn tennis teams in 1913, the 1st and 2nd teams, with
Lot 279
A photograph of the Cambridge University lawn tennis teams in 1913, the 1st and 2nd teams, with
220 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A poster for Lippincott`s Magazine published in August 1898, signed in the plate by the artist
Lot 280
A poster for Lippincott`s Magazine published in August 1898, signed in the plate by the artist
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A high quality reproduction poster of the well known view of tennis at Monte Carlo by Roger
Lot 281
A high quality reproduction poster of the well known view of tennis at Monte Carlo by Roger
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The Art of Tennis-and How To Play It, showing the various strokes of the game demonstrated by the
Lot 282
The Art of Tennis-and How To Play It, showing the various strokes of the game demonstrated by the
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A Chuck Wilkinson designed poster titled `Tennis`, published by Marigold Enterprises, N.Y.C.,
Lot 283
A Chuck Wilkinson designed poster titled `Tennis`, published by Marigold Enterprises, N.Y.C.,
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Three official posters for The Championships at Wimbledon, for 2005 to 2007, published by The All
Lot 284
Three official posters for The Championships at Wimbledon, for 2005 to 2007, published by The All
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A gallimaufry of coloured lawn tennis illustrations all dating to the 1880s, in modern
Lot 285
A gallimaufry of coloured lawn tennis illustrations all dating to the 1880s, in modern
460 GBP
60 - 90 GBP
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Victorian tennis illustrations, i) The Lawn Tennis Championship at Wimbledon (The Graphic, 1888),
Lot 286
Victorian tennis illustrations, i) The Lawn Tennis Championship at Wimbledon (The Graphic, 1888),
65 GBP
75 - 100 GBP
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A folio of 20 decorative tennis prints, comprising: 9 various Vanity Fair prints, three featuring
Lot 287
A folio of 20 decorative tennis prints, comprising: 9 various Vanity Fair prints, three featuring
150 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Milivoy Uzelac (Yugoslavian, 1897-1950) TABLE TENNIS colour lithograph from Uzelac`s series of
Lot 288
Milivoy Uzelac (Yugoslavian, 1897-1950) TABLE TENNIS colour lithograph from Uzelac`s series of
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After Warwick Nelson (contemporary) TEEN TENNIS an artist`s proof on card for a colour poster
Lot 289
After Warwick Nelson (contemporary) TEEN TENNIS an artist`s proof on card for a colour poster
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90 - 120 GBP
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Continental School Circa 1935 PELOTA: AU PAYS BASQUE, LA PARTIE DE REBOT unsigned, oil on board,
Lot 290
Continental School Circa 1935 PELOTA: AU PAYS BASQUE, LA PARTIE DE REBOT unsigned, oil on board,
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120 - 180 GBP
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Luis Morris (born 1963) LEW HOAD signed, a pencil drawing heightened with white chalk, 30 by
Lot 291
Luis Morris (born 1963) LEW HOAD signed, a pencil drawing heightened with white chalk, 30 by
200 GBP
180 - 220 GBP
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20th Century School TENNIS PLAYER AT FULL STRETCH, WIMBLEDON indistinct signature, oil on board,
Lot 292
20th Century School TENNIS PLAYER AT FULL STRETCH, WIMBLEDON indistinct signature, oil on board,
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70 - 100 GBP
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Robert Barnete (1931-2006) TENNIS PLAYER AT WIMBLEDON signed, oil on board, 30.5 by 40.5cm., 12 by
Lot 293
Robert Barnete (1931-2006) TENNIS PLAYER AT WIMBLEDON signed, oil on board, 30.5 by 40.5cm., 12 by
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120 - 160 GBP
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A lawn tennis dress circa 1920, in cream linen, belted, long sleeves and lace-edged collar; sold
Lot 294
A lawn tennis dress circa 1920, in cream linen, belted, long sleeves and lace-edged collar; sold
280 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A tennis dress circa 1930s, cream linen, sleeveless, belted short dress, buttoned at the front and
Lot 295
A tennis dress circa 1930s, cream linen, sleeveless, belted short dress, buttoned at the front and
220 GBP
250 - 400 GBP
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Two 1960s lawn tennis dresses, the first cream linen, sleeveless, zipped at the back and highly
Lot 296
Two 1960s lawn tennis dresses, the first cream linen, sleeveless, zipped at the back and highly
140 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A Maria Bueno sleeveless lawn tennis dress by Teddy Tinling circa 1960, with drop waist and
Lot 297
A Maria Bueno sleeveless lawn tennis dress by Teddy Tinling circa 1960, with drop waist and
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300 - 500 GBP
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A very scarce leather ball used for a game in the Tudor times probably real tennis, DISCOVERED IN
Lot 298
A very scarce leather ball used for a game in the Tudor times probably real tennis, DISCOVERED IN
720 GBP
500 - 1,000 GBP
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A collection of lawn tennis balls in original tins and boxes, tins: SLAZENGER, THE WIMBLEDON, n.
Lot 299
A collection of lawn tennis balls in original tins and boxes, tins: SLAZENGER, THE WIMBLEDON, n.
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300 - 400 GBP
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Two sealed lawn tennis ball cans, Dunlop Fort containing four balls, and Spencer Moulton
Lot 300
Two sealed lawn tennis ball cans, Dunlop Fort containing four balls, and Spencer Moulton
80 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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