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Two Day Sale of Sporting Memorabilia
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34-35 New Bond Street
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W1A 2AA
United Kingdom

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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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A wooden case purpose-made for the display of table tennis balls, and containing over 120 examples
Lot 301
A wooden case purpose-made for the display of table tennis balls, and containing over 120 examples
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50 - 100 GBP
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A tube of F.H. Ayres of London regulation leather bottoms shuttlecocks, the paper tube packaging a
Lot 302
A tube of F.H. Ayres of London regulation leather bottoms shuttlecocks, the paper tube packaging a
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30 - 50 GBP
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Three boxed table tennis sets, i) THE NEW GAME OF WHIFF-WAFF or TABLE TENNIS, by Slazenger & Sons,
Lot 303
Three boxed table tennis sets, i) THE NEW GAME OF WHIFF-WAFF or TABLE TENNIS, by Slazenger & Sons,
550 GBP
350 - 450 GBP
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Three boxed table tennis sets, i) PARLOUR TENNIS THE POPULAR SOCIETY GAME FOR THE TABLE, with
Lot 304
Three boxed table tennis sets, i) PARLOUR TENNIS THE POPULAR SOCIETY GAME FOR THE TABLE, with
400 GBP
350 - 450 GBP
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Three boxed table tennis sets, i) GAMAGE`S TABLE TENNIS, retailed by A.W. Gamage of London, with a
Lot 305
Three boxed table tennis sets, i) GAMAGE`S TABLE TENNIS, retailed by A.W. Gamage of London, with a
420 GBP
350 - 450 GBP
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Marx-A-Serve electric table tennis training machine circa 1955, battery operated, in very good
Lot 306
Marx-A-Serve electric table tennis training machine circa 1955, battery operated, in very good
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100 - 150 GBP
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A rare tennis court marker by B. Hirst & Sons of Halifax circa 1885, with registered number 11482
Lot 307
A rare tennis court marker by B. Hirst & Sons of Halifax circa 1885, with registered number 11482
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150 - 200 GBP
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A highly unusual (possibly unique) pair of Victorian wooden lawn tennis post with no winding
Lot 308
A highly unusual (possibly unique) pair of Victorian wooden lawn tennis post with no winding
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A fine pair of `Gardiner`s Club Lawn Tennis Poles` made at Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire and with a
Lot 309
A fine pair of `Gardiner`s Club Lawn Tennis Poles` made at Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire and with a
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200 - 300 GBP
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A complete F.H. Ayres of London lawn tennis set early 20th century, two wooden posts, green
Lot 310
A complete F.H. Ayres of London lawn tennis set early 20th century, two wooden posts, green
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A Wimbledon Members` Lawn Chair in the colours of The All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club, a
Lot 311
A Wimbledon Members` Lawn Chair in the colours of The All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club, a
90 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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A floor-standing multiple racquet press for use at a tennis club by the Atlas Company circa 1920s,
Lot 312
A floor-standing multiple racquet press for use at a tennis club by the Atlas Company circa 1920s,
280 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A Victorian multi-racket press for the sport of racquets by H Gray & Sons of Cambridge, polished
Lot 313
A Victorian multi-racket press for the sport of racquets by H Gray & Sons of Cambridge, polished
70 GBP
75 - 100 GBP
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A mahogany lawn tennis racquet press by Jefferies circa 1880, designed for four narrow headed
Lot 314
A mahogany lawn tennis racquet press by Jefferies circa 1880, designed for four narrow headed
90 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A Victorian multi-racket press for lawn tennis retailed by Fortnum & Mason of London, pear-shaped
Lot 315
A Victorian multi-racket press for lawn tennis retailed by Fortnum & Mason of London, pear-shaped
100 GBP
75 - 100 GBP
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A sphairistike racquet circa 1875, Jefferies & Co. stamp to the tilted head frame, plus additionally
Lot 316
A sphairistike racquet circa 1875, Jefferies & Co. stamp to the tilted head frame, plus additionally
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5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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A rare and early lawn tennis racquet retailed by Mark & Moody of Stourbridge circa late 1870s,
Lot 317
A rare and early lawn tennis racquet retailed by Mark & Moody of Stourbridge circa late 1870s,
1,700 GBP
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Four American lawn tennis racquets circa 1900 to 1930, i) THE HUMDINGER by H. J Bancroft, strung
Lot 318
Four American lawn tennis racquets circa 1900 to 1930, i) THE HUMDINGER by H. J Bancroft, strung
90 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Four American lawn tennis racquets circa 1900 to 1930, i) THE NASSAU No.6 by A G Spalding ii) THE
Lot 319
Four American lawn tennis racquets circa 1900 to 1930, i) THE NASSAU No.6 by A G Spalding ii) THE
110 GBP
120 - 160 GBP
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A selection of a dozen English lawn tennis racquets from the mid-20th century, all in fine condition
Lot 320
A selection of a dozen English lawn tennis racquets from the mid-20th century, all in fine condition
90 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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An early American steel lawn tennis racquet circa 1922, by William Larned, assignor to the Dayton
Lot 321
An early American steel lawn tennis racquet circa 1922, by William Larned, assignor to the Dayton
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A patent steel lawn tennis racquet by Hobbies Company, Dereham, Norfolk circa 1920, sometimes said
Lot 322
A patent steel lawn tennis racquet by Hobbies Company, Dereham, Norfolk circa 1920, sometimes said
90 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A very rare `Metallo` lawn tennis racquet with aluminium frame circa 1920, gut strings and cork-
Lot 323
A very rare `Metallo` lawn tennis racquet with aluminium frame circa 1920, gut strings and cork-
420 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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`The Thors` a steel lawn tennis racquet with metal strings by Slazengers circa 1925, with a wooden
Lot 324
`The Thors` a steel lawn tennis racquet with metal strings by Slazengers circa 1925, with a wooden
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A Slazengers `Steel` lawn tennis racquet with wire strings 1924, cream painted steel head frame
Lot 325
A Slazengers `Steel` lawn tennis racquet with wire strings 1924, cream painted steel head frame
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120 - 150 GBP
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An American Dayton `Cadet` steel racquet late 1930s, cream coloured steel frame, metal stringing,
Lot 326
An American Dayton `Cadet` steel racquet late 1930s, cream coloured steel frame, metal stringing,
50 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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A Hazells `Streamline` (Green Star) lawn tennis racquet 1930s, the triple branch wooden racquet in
Lot 327
A Hazells `Streamline` (Green Star) lawn tennis racquet 1930s, the triple branch wooden racquet in
160 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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A Fischer `Mark 77`
Lot 328
A Fischer `Mark 77` "spaghetti" racquet dating from 1977, the double gut strung racquet, most
300 GBP
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A Macgregor Bergelin `Long String` racquet circa 1985, semi-octagonal graphite head shape, and
Lot 329
A Macgregor Bergelin `Long String` racquet circa 1985, semi-octagonal graphite head shape, and
70 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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A selected group of five badminton racquets to demonstrate the evolution of design from the 19th
Lot 330
A selected group of five badminton racquets to demonstrate the evolution of design from the 19th
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A selected group of five squash racquets to demonstrate the evolution of design from the early 20
Lot 331
A selected group of five squash racquets to demonstrate the evolution of design from the early 20
75 GBP
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A fine & rare Art Nouveau silver plate & mahogany table tennis bat circa 1902, the head is
Lot 332
A fine & rare Art Nouveau silver plate & mahogany table tennis bat circa 1902, the head is
1,100 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A pair of strung table tennis racquets with unusually small heads circa 1900, no maker`s mark, one
Lot 333
A pair of strung table tennis racquets with unusually small heads circa 1900, no maker`s mark, one
140 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A near pair of strung table tennis racquets circa 1900, no maker`s mark, probably German, one with
Lot 334
A near pair of strung table tennis racquets circa 1900, no maker`s mark, probably German, one with
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Two framed 1929 sets of Dirt Track Racing cigarette cards, `Thrills of the Dirt Track`, a complete
Lot 335
Two framed 1929 sets of Dirt Track Racing cigarette cards, `Thrills of the Dirt Track`, a complete
140 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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Rare wartime Belle Vue Speedway programmes & bulletins, a collection comprising seven 1940 and two
Lot 337
Rare wartime Belle Vue Speedway programmes & bulletins, a collection comprising seven 1940 and two
680 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Post-war 1940s-50s speedway journals and programmes, including three 1947 issues of The
Lot 338
Post-war 1940s-50s speedway journals and programmes, including three 1947 issues of The
450 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Five 1931-32 Stamford Bridge Speedway silver trophies awarded to Frank Arthur, the first a two-
Lot 339
Five 1931-32 Stamford Bridge Speedway silver trophies awarded to Frank Arthur, the first a two-
800 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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1983 F.I.M. World Long Track Speedway Championship Gold Medal won by Shawn Moran, sliver gilt
Lot 340
1983 F.I.M. World Long Track Speedway Championship Gold Medal won by Shawn Moran, sliver gilt
600 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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Barry Sheene 1981 Akai Yamaha race-worn leathers, by makers Dainese in black, red and white leather,
Lot 341
Barry Sheene 1981 Akai Yamaha race-worn leathers, by makers Dainese in black, red and white leather,
10,000 GBP
10,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Four World Champion-signed limited edition Silverstone first-day postal covers, the four identical
Lot 342
Four World Champion-signed limited edition Silverstone first-day postal covers, the four identical
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1959 29th Grand Prix des Frontieres, Chimay 17 May poster, featuring an artist`s impression of a
Lot 343
1959 29th Grand Prix des Frontieres, Chimay 17 May poster, featuring an artist`s impression of a
200 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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1932 Grand Prix National de l`Entre Sambre et Meuse, Mettet 5 June poster, a rare original example
Lot 344
1932 Grand Prix National de l`Entre Sambre et Meuse, Mettet 5 June poster, a rare original example
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1926 MCC Exeter Trial Car Class Finishers 9ct Gold Medal, the obverse featuring a relief figure of
Lot 345
1926 MCC Exeter Trial Car Class Finishers 9ct Gold Medal, the obverse featuring a relief figure of
120 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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Two reproduction 1930s posters, a large Bugatti print after A.M. Cassandre entitled `LE PUR-SANG DES
Lot 346
Two reproduction 1930s posters, a large Bugatti print after A.M. Cassandre entitled `LE PUR-SANG DES
110 GBP
70 - 90 GBP
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Malcolm Campbell autograph display, comprising a 7 1/2 by 5 1/2 in. black & white reproduction photo
Lot 347
Malcolm Campbell autograph display, comprising a 7 1/2 by 5 1/2 in. black & white reproduction photo
200 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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Indianapolis 500 late-1940s souvenir pencil box, the hinged lid featuring a transfer painted
Lot 348
Indianapolis 500 late-1940s souvenir pencil box, the hinged lid featuring a transfer painted
70 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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After Terence Cuneo (1907-1996) JAGUAR PIT STOP, LE MANS 1953 a limited edition colour lithographic,
Lot 349
After Terence Cuneo (1907-1996) JAGUAR PIT STOP, LE MANS 1953 a limited edition colour lithographic,
320 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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Mike Hawthorn, Peter Collins & Stirling Moss-signed photocards, each signature in blue ink upon a
Lot 350
Mike Hawthorn, Peter Collins & Stirling Moss-signed photocards, each signature in blue ink upon a
650 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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Motor racing programmes and ephemera 1956-2006, over 140 items including a run of British GP
Lot 351
Motor racing programmes and ephemera 1956-2006, over 140 items including a run of British GP
130 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Twelve original 1970s motor racing posters, comprising a `Won On Hepolite` advertisement for the
Lot 352
Twelve original 1970s motor racing posters, comprising a `Won On Hepolite` advertisement for the
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220 - 280 GBP
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1980 Ferrari Formula 1 poster, a period colour photographic study of the 1980 Ferrari 312T5 number 2
Lot 353
1980 Ferrari Formula 1 poster, a period colour photographic study of the 1980 Ferrari 312T5 number 2
200 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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1985 Ayrton Senna-signed John Player Special poster, his large marker pen signature over an action
Lot 354
1985 Ayrton Senna-signed John Player Special poster, his large marker pen signature over an action
180 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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Jenson Button & Lewis Hamilton signed McLaren Formula 1 framed photo display, the two driver
Lot 355
Jenson Button & Lewis Hamilton signed McLaren Formula 1 framed photo display, the two driver
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250 - 300 GBP
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Autographs collected at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, comprising an autograph book with 23
Lot 356
Autographs collected at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, comprising an autograph book with 23
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300 - 400 GBP
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A collection of Formula 1 driver-signed printed cards and ephemera, comprising marker pen signatures
Lot 357
A collection of Formula 1 driver-signed printed cards and ephemera, comprising marker pen signatures
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Silverstone race tickets signed by two Formula 1 World Champions & nine others, various dates,
Lot 358
Silverstone race tickets signed by two Formula 1 World Champions & nine others, various dates,
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Variously signed limited edition Silverstone Formula 1 commemorative covers, mostly from limited
Lot 359
Variously signed limited edition Silverstone Formula 1 commemorative covers, mostly from limited
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220 - 280 GBP
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Cap signed by F1 World Champions Jack Brabham, Alan Jones, John Surtees & others, the light grey
Lot 360
Cap signed by F1 World Champions Jack Brabham, Alan Jones, John Surtees & others, the light grey
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1998 Patrick Head-signed Williams Formula 1 team member`s shirt, the Technical Director`s marker pen
Lot 361
1998 Patrick Head-signed Williams Formula 1 team member`s shirt, the Technical Director`s marker pen
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