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Sporting Memorabilia
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34-35 New Bond Street
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W1A 2AA
United Kingdom
Sporting Memorabilia

Auction dates
18 May 2015 10:30 BST
Lots: 1 to 604
19 May 2015 10:30 BST
Lots: 605 to 1273
Viewing dates
17 May 2015 12:00 - 17:00 BST
18 May 2015 09:00 - 17:00 BST
19 May 2015 09:00 - 17:00 BST
Auction currency
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Ayrton Senna 1994 Williams-Renault FW16 pedal-box cover,
Lot 240
Ayrton Senna 1994 Williams-Renault FW16 pedal-box cover,
0 GBP
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Ayrton Senna 1994 Williams-Renault FW16 rear wing end-plate, a left-hand side plate in fibreglass,
Lot 241
Ayrton Senna 1994 Williams-Renault FW16 rear wing end-plate, a left-hand side plate in fibreglass,
0 GBP
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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David Coulthard signed 2000 French GP poster-size colour photographic print,
Lot 242
David Coulthard signed 2000 French GP poster-size colour photographic print,
60 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Red Bull Formula 1 wishbone signed by Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber, the aerodynamically shaped,
Lot 243
Red Bull Formula 1 wishbone signed by Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber, the aerodynamically shaped,
0 GBP
1,500 - 2,500 GBP
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Champions Edition of The Official Formula 1 Opus signed by 22 World Champions,
Lot 244
Champions Edition of The Official Formula 1 Opus signed by 22 World Champions,
0 GBP
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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A red Nike half-zip top signed by the tennis champion Roger Federer,
Lot 245
A red Nike half-zip top signed by the tennis champion Roger Federer,
110 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A pair of vintage white Nike Zm Air tennis shoes signed by Andre Agassi,
Lot 246
A pair of vintage white Nike Zm Air tennis shoes signed by Andre Agassi,
0 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Two tennis racquets with the head covers signed by the champions players Andre Agassi and Mats
Lot 247
Two tennis racquets with the head covers signed by the champions players Andre Agassi and Mats
0 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Bjorn Borg signed tennis racquet, an unstrung Donnay Allwood Bjorn Borg signature racquet,
Lot 248
A Bjorn Borg signed tennis racquet, an unstrung Donnay Allwood Bjorn Borg signature racquet,
200 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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The autograph of lawn tennis player Daphne Akhurst the five times Australian Champion between 1925
Lot 249
The autograph of lawn tennis player Daphne Akhurst the five times Australian Champion between 1925
360 GBP
350 - 400 GBP
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A signed copy of Pierre Etchebaster's "Pierre's Book, The Game of Court Tennis",
Lot 250
A signed copy of Pierre Etchebaster's "Pierre's Book, The Game of Court Tennis",
150 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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Tennis Rackets Fives" by Julian Marshall, J. Spens & J. A.
Lot 251
Tennis Rackets Fives" by Julian Marshall, J. Spens & J. A.
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180 - 220 GBP
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Cruse (Mary Ann) The Tiny Lawn Tennis Club,
Lot 252
Cruse (Mary Ann) The Tiny Lawn Tennis Club,
200 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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Todd (T.
Lot 253
Todd (T.
150 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A group of ten volumes of lawn tennis, croquet and badminton magazines, large,
Lot 254
A group of ten volumes of lawn tennis, croquet and badminton magazines, large,
0 GBP
500 - 1,000 GBP
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A 1939 Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships programme not illustrated
Lot 255
A 1939 Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships programme not illustrated
20 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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Programme for an International Tennis Tournament at Olympia, London, 1939, England, USA, Germany,
Lot 256
Programme for an International Tennis Tournament at Olympia, London, 1939, England, USA, Germany,
60 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A card album containing a mixed collection of over 550 old and unusual cigarette and biscuit cards
Lot 257
A card album containing a mixed collection of over 550 old and unusual cigarette and biscuit cards
480 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A card album containing a mixed collection of over 450 old and unusual cigarette and biscuit cards
Lot 258
A card album containing a mixed collection of over 450 old and unusual cigarette and biscuit cards
340 GBP
220 - 280 GBP
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A large postcard album containing over 175 full-colour and monochrome lawn tennis themed cards
Lot 259
A large postcard album containing over 175 full-colour and monochrome lawn tennis themed cards
280 GBP
280 - 320 GBP
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A group of six 19th century ceramic figurines depicting battledore and shuttlecock,
Lot 260
A group of six 19th century ceramic figurines depicting battledore and shuttlecock,
80 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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An Elkington silver-plate scale-copy of the Venus Rosewater Dish originally owned by the Victorian
Lot 261
An Elkington silver-plate scale-copy of the Venus Rosewater Dish originally owned by the Victorian
450 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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A first prize for the “Moffat Tennis Tournament, Ladies' Singles, 1883,
Lot 262
A first prize for the “Moffat Tennis Tournament, Ladies' Singles, 1883,
130 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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The trophy awarded to Harold Mahony for winning the Gentlemen's All Comers Final at the Wimbledon
Lot 263
The trophy awarded to Harold Mahony for winning the Gentlemen's All Comers Final at the Wimbledon
10,000 GBP
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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A rare lawn tennis trophy presented to H. W. "Bunny" Austin and his partner John S.
Lot 264
A rare lawn tennis trophy presented to H. W. "Bunny" Austin and his partner John S.
260 GBP
280 - 320 GBP
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An electroplated toast rack with dividers designed as tennis racquets circa 1900,
Lot 265
An electroplated toast rack with dividers designed as tennis racquets circa 1900,
40 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A silver plated lawn tennis-themed dinner gong circa 1880, by B & O'N,
Lot 266
A silver plated lawn tennis-themed dinner gong circa 1880, by B & O'N,
280 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A pair of German Art Deco gilt-metal & enamel menu holders designed as gentlemen tennis players,
Lot 267
A pair of German Art Deco gilt-metal & enamel menu holders designed as gentlemen tennis players,
220 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A fine quality continental silver & enamel cigarette case decorated with a gentlemen tennis player
Lot 268
A fine quality continental silver & enamel cigarette case decorated with a gentlemen tennis player
1,100 GBP
900 - 1,200 GBP
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Cigarette case set with a roundel depicting a lady and gentleman playing tennis circa 1920s,
Lot 269
Cigarette case set with a roundel depicting a lady and gentleman playing tennis circa 1920s,
65 GBP
60 - 90 GBP
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A Continental metalware matchstick striker in the form of a very detailed miniature tennis racket,
Lot 270
A Continental metalware matchstick striker in the form of a very detailed miniature tennis racket,
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250 - 350 GBP
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An Edwardian hallmarked silver oval bangle decorated to the front with two raised tennis rackets
Lot 271
An Edwardian hallmarked silver oval bangle decorated to the front with two raised tennis rackets
200 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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A group of ladies tennis-themed jewellery,
Lot 272
A group of ladies tennis-themed jewellery,
300 GBP
350 - 450 GBP
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Three hallmarked silver tennis design brooches,
Lot 273
Three hallmarked silver tennis design brooches,
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150 - 200 GBP
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Medals and badges relating to the tennis player Kenneth Powell including a London 1908 Olympic
Lot 274
Medals and badges relating to the tennis player Kenneth Powell including a London 1908 Olympic
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750 - 1,000 GBP
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A scarce original 16mm Lawn Tennis film (c1940), in black and white, with sound,
Lot 275
A scarce original 16mm Lawn Tennis film (c1940), in black and white, with sound,
280 GBP
140 - 180 GBP
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A rare and impressive collection of 48 Glass lawn tennis negatives featuring international players
Lot 276
A rare and impressive collection of 48 Glass lawn tennis negatives featuring international players
0 GBP
180 - 220 GBP
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“The Olympia Photograph Album”: a fine and rare album, German, circa 1885,
Lot 277
“The Olympia Photograph Album”: a fine and rare album, German, circa 1885,
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400 - 500 GBP
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A card album containing a rare collection of 99 original lawn tennis player photographs including
Lot 278
A card album containing a rare collection of 99 original lawn tennis player photographs including
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300 - 400 GBP
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A collection of 12 Victorian tennis photographs, including a scene in Northern Ireland in 1888,
Lot 279
A collection of 12 Victorian tennis photographs, including a scene in Northern Ireland in 1888,
70 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Two original French press photographs of Bill Tilden and Jean Borotra in action at the opening
Lot 281
Two original French press photographs of Bill Tilden and Jean Borotra in action at the opening
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80 - 120 GBP
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A collection of 85 b&w Tennis press photographs dating circa 1940s-1980s, various sizes,
Lot 282
A collection of 85 b&w Tennis press photographs dating circa 1940s-1980s, various sizes,
85 GBP
100 - 140 GBP
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Real Tennis: eight French 18th century "Paumier" engraved plates ,
Lot 283
Real Tennis: eight French 18th century "Paumier" engraved plates ,
400 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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After Theodore Lane RACKETS BEING PLAYED AT KING'S BENCH PRISON hand coloured engraving by George
Lot 284
After Theodore Lane RACKETS BEING PLAYED AT KING'S BENCH PRISON hand coloured engraving by George
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150 - 250 GBP
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An Edwardian watercolour of a grass-court lawn tennis Match between a gentleman and a lady the
Lot 285
An Edwardian watercolour of a grass-court lawn tennis Match between a gentleman and a lady the
70 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A Victorian mahogany two-racquet lawn tennis press circa 1880,
Lot 286
A Victorian mahogany two-racquet lawn tennis press circa 1880,
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100 - 150 GBP
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A rare French 'Longue Paume' racquet, the racket is marked 'CLUB - Gerard-Siane'. measuring 71cm.
Lot 287
A rare French 'Longue Paume' racquet, the racket is marked 'CLUB - Gerard-Siane'. measuring 71cm.
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100 - 150 GBP
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An extremely rare pear-shaped fretwork table tennis bat circa 1900, measuring 32 by 14.5 cm.
Lot 288
An extremely rare pear-shaped fretwork table tennis bat circa 1900, measuring 32 by 14.5 cm.
260 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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A Slazenger "Demon" lawn tennis racquet circa 1890, with fishtail handle, slim grip, fine condition,
Lot 289
A Slazenger "Demon" lawn tennis racquet circa 1890, with fishtail handle, slim grip, fine condition,
0 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A group of seven vintage tennis racquets,
Lot 290
A group of seven vintage tennis racquets,
100 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A Birmingham Aluminium Co. "Improved Birmal" racquet late 1920s, Patent No.,219535, Reg. Design No.
Lot 291
A Birmingham Aluminium Co. "Improved Birmal" racquet late 1920s, Patent No.,219535, Reg. Design No.
340 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A Hazells Red Star Streamline racquet circa mid-1930s, with patent triple branch design,
Lot 292
A Hazells Red Star Streamline racquet circa mid-1930s, with patent triple branch design,
180 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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A racquet used by Arthur Ashe at Wimbledon in his winning year of 1975,
Lot 293
A racquet used by Arthur Ashe at Wimbledon in his winning year of 1975,
2,400 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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A collection of 14 cigarette card albums plus a quantity of loose issues, with sporting subjects,
Lot 294
A collection of 14 cigarette card albums plus a quantity of loose issues, with sporting subjects,
180 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Sporting cigarette cards, jockeys, boxers and mixed sportsmen sets, six sets issued by Champion,
Lot 295
Sporting cigarette cards, jockeys, boxers and mixed sportsmen sets, six sets issued by Champion,
70 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A Bukta Sportswear colour printed catalogue circa 1928, advertising their range of football, rugby,
Lot 296
A Bukta Sportswear colour printed catalogue circa 1928, advertising their range of football, rugby,
10 GBP
20 - 30 GBP
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A miscellany of sports programmes, Including 19 Athletics programmes, all but one from the 1920's,
Lot 297
A miscellany of sports programmes, Including 19 Athletics programmes, all but one from the 1920's,
150 GBP
170 - 190 GBP
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Eight various artist drawn pen & ink caricatures of 1930s/1940s sportsmen,
Lot 298
Eight various artist drawn pen & ink caricatures of 1930s/1940s sportsmen,
0 GBP
180 - 220 GBP
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A cased set of six Edwardian gentlemen's sporting waistcoat buttons, each set with a print,
Lot 299
A cased set of six Edwardian gentlemen's sporting waistcoat buttons, each set with a print,
130 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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