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

Multi-location - see lot details

Sporting Memorabilia

26th October Racing, Boxing, Cricket, Golf, Racquet Sports, Rugby, Motor Sports, Olympic Games & other sports; 27th October Football

Auction dates
26 Oct 2015 10:30 GMT
Lots: 1 to 629
27 Oct 2015 10:30 GMT
Lots: 630 to 1340
Auction currency
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63 tennis colour portrait postcards of competitors at Wimbledon in the 1970s/1980s, Ashe, Austin,
Lot 361
63 tennis colour portrait postcards of competitors at Wimbledon in the 1970s/1980s, Ashe, Austin,
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100 - 120 GBP
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33 tennis colour portrait postcards of competitors at Wimbledon mid-1980s/2000s, Agassi, Becker,
Lot 362
33 tennis colour portrait postcards of competitors at Wimbledon mid-1980s/2000s, Agassi, Becker,
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50 - 70 GBP
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Two original French press photographs of Bill Tilden and Jean Borotra in action at the opening
Lot 363
Two original French press photographs of Bill Tilden and Jean Borotra in action at the opening
50 GBP
90 - 120 GBP
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240 tennis press photographs, including a few autographed examples, Riggs, Clerc and 3 of Lendl,
Lot 364
240 tennis press photographs, including a few autographed examples, Riggs, Clerc and 3 of Lendl,
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300 - 400 GBP
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An unusual collection of over 30 black and white photographs, approx 9 by 7in.
Lot 365
An unusual collection of over 30 black and white photographs, approx 9 by 7in.
90 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A rare set of 9 original and rare Diderot and Jean-Baptiste 1770 Tennis Paulmerie Racket Court
Lot 366
A rare set of 9 original and rare Diderot and Jean-Baptiste 1770 Tennis Paulmerie Racket Court
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300 - 500 GBP
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A Large and early battledore/badminton themed three-colour wood block print by Andre Gill
Lot 367
A Large and early battledore/badminton themed three-colour wood block print by Andre Gill
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120 - 160 GBP
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A 1921-22 Wimbledon Centre Court architectural plan, original Drawing/Print (No.
Lot 368
A 1921-22 Wimbledon Centre Court architectural plan, original Drawing/Print (No.
260 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A scarce card mounted photographic print showing the gathering of tennis enthusiasts to witness an
Lot 369
A scarce card mounted photographic print showing the gathering of tennis enthusiasts to witness an
0 GBP
60 - 90 GBP
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Autographs of the tennis Champions Suzanne Lenglen, Vincent Richards,
Lot 370
Autographs of the tennis Champions Suzanne Lenglen, Vincent Richards,
180 GBP
140 - 180 GBP
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The signature of Bunny Austin, in ink on a rectangle of paper; sold together with signed 12 by 8in.
Lot 371
The signature of Bunny Austin, in ink on a rectangle of paper; sold together with signed 12 by 8in.
50 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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Autographs of Wimbledon Tennis Champions (1930-2000s),
Lot 372
Autographs of Wimbledon Tennis Champions (1930-2000s),
110 GBP
120 - 160 GBP
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Seven autographed tennis promo postcards, Steffi Graf (x 2), Wilhelm Bungert, Eric Jelen,
Lot 373
Seven autographed tennis promo postcards, Steffi Graf (x 2), Wilhelm Bungert, Eric Jelen,
50 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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An Ivan Lendl signed tennis racquet and photograph,
Lot 374
An Ivan Lendl signed tennis racquet and photograph,
140 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A Bjorn Borg signed Donnay Allwood tennis racquet,
Lot 375
A Bjorn Borg signed Donnay Allwood tennis racquet,
180 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Novak Djocovic signed tennis racquet, a Head Flex Point Fire Team,
Lot 376
A Novak Djocovic signed tennis racquet, a Head Flex Point Fire Team,
140 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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Signed tennis equipment,
Lot 377
Signed tennis equipment,
150 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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A pair of Jimmy Connors's tennis shoes, a pair of white Super Pros with red & blue trim,
Lot 378
A pair of Jimmy Connors's tennis shoes, a pair of white Super Pros with red & blue trim,
200 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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An unusual and scarce one dozen box of original 'Jefferies Malings - Best Eton Fives' hand-made
Lot 379
An unusual and scarce one dozen box of original 'Jefferies Malings - Best Eton Fives' hand-made
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120 - 160 GBP
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A tube of 3
Lot 380
A tube of 3 "Tropical Red" used lawn tennis balls by Slazenger along with a tube of 4 "Tropical
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140 - 180 GBP
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A patent lawn tennis “Kleenball” cleaner circa 1900,
Lot 381
A patent lawn tennis “Kleenball” cleaner circa 1900,
130 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Three boxed table tennis sets, i) TABLE TENNIS THE NEW AND POPULAR PASTIME, by F.H.
Lot 382
Three boxed table tennis sets, i) TABLE TENNIS THE NEW AND POPULAR PASTIME, by F.H.
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200 - 250 GBP
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A French wooden- boxed set of “Ping-Pong” by S. & B.
Lot 383
A French wooden- boxed set of “Ping-Pong” by S. & B.
160 GBP
180 - 220 GBP
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A French 'Longue Paume' racket, marked
Lot 384
A French 'Longue Paume' racket, marked "Walten Productions: J.
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80 - 100 GBP
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A rare Batoir (Jeu de Tamis) and a Tambourin both hand inscribed by Roger Valette, the famous French
Lot 385
A rare Batoir (Jeu de Tamis) and a Tambourin both hand inscribed by Roger Valette, the famous French
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200 - 300 GBP
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A pair of very unusual Basque Pelota “Xare” rackets.
Lot 386
A pair of very unusual Basque Pelota “Xare” rackets.
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100 - 150 GBP
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A racquet with slightly tilted head circa mid-1880s, with heavy strings (some breaks),
Lot 387
A racquet with slightly tilted head circa mid-1880s, with heavy strings (some breaks),
260 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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An un-named racquet circa mid-1880s, supplied by Goy, Leadenhall Street, E.C.
Lot 388
An un-named racquet circa mid-1880s, supplied by Goy, Leadenhall Street, E.C.
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300 - 400 GBP
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An extremely scarce 'Ball-Tail' Paragon lawn tennis racket by George Gibson Bussey, Peckham, London,
Lot 389
An extremely scarce 'Ball-Tail' Paragon lawn tennis racket by George Gibson Bussey, Peckham, London,
480 GBP
500 - 800 GBP
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A good collection of six miniature and children's rackets, i) The 'Favourite', Convex Wedge, c.1910.
Lot 390
A good collection of six miniature and children's rackets, i) The 'Favourite', Convex Wedge, c.1910.
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200 - 300 GBP
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A Roger Federer match-used tennis racquet 2006, a red & white Wilson six-one tour 90 ncode,
Lot 391
A Roger Federer match-used tennis racquet 2006, a red & white Wilson six-one tour 90 ncode,
500 GBP
500 - 600 GBP
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A prize tankard won at the 1883 Scottish National lawn tennis championships by E. M.
Lot 392
A prize tankard won at the 1883 Scottish National lawn tennis championships by E. M.
60 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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A continental alpaca cigarette case with an enamel portrait of a gentleman tennis player,
Lot 393
A continental alpaca cigarette case with an enamel portrait of a gentleman tennis player,
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10 silver-plated tennis spoons, together with 2 low numbered 1998 U.S.
Lot 394
10 silver-plated tennis spoons, together with 2 low numbered 1998 U.S.
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50 - 70 GBP
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An unusual Victorian glass wine decanter engraved to the body with a lawn tennis scene,
Lot 395
An unusual Victorian glass wine decanter engraved to the body with a lawn tennis scene,
120 GBP
120 - 160 GBP
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A limited edition Spode Wimbledon Centenary (1977) plate, numbered 517 of 1,977,
Lot 397
A limited edition Spode Wimbledon Centenary (1977) plate, numbered 517 of 1,977,
10 GBP
20 - 30 GBP
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A 15ct.
Lot 398
A 15ct.
420 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A 15ct.
Lot 399
A 15ct.
460 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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36 Rugby League World Cup programmes in England and Australia, Tournament programme plus qualifiers,
Lot 400
36 Rugby League World Cup programmes in England and Australia, Tournament programme plus qualifiers,
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Three rugby cards published by W N Sharpe circa 1880s, rose-shaped with player portraits,
Lot 401
Three rugby cards published by W N Sharpe circa 1880s, rose-shaped with player portraits,
190 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A group of seven rugby cards published by J.
Lot 402
A group of seven rugby cards published by J.
140 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A group of nine rugby cards published by J.
Lot 403
A group of nine rugby cards published by J.
140 GBP
140 - 180 GBP
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A group of ten rugby cards published by J.
Lot 404
A group of ten rugby cards published by J.
140 GBP
140 - 180 GBP
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A rare Warrington [rugby] Football Club Annual Report & Statement of Accounts for season 1892-93,
Lot 405
A rare Warrington [rugby] Football Club Annual Report & Statement of Accounts for season 1892-93,
120 GBP
140 - 180 GBP
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A season ticket for Hunslet Rugby Football Club 1897-98
Lot 406
A season ticket for Hunslet Rugby Football Club 1897-98
80 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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George Hayward: a red Wales international rugby cap 1908-09,
Lot 407
George Hayward: a red Wales international rugby cap 1908-09,
600 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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Wick Powell: a red Wales international rugby trial cap 1925-26, inscribed 1925-6, named inside W.C.
Lot 408
Wick Powell: a red Wales international rugby trial cap 1925-26, inscribed 1925-6, named inside W.C.
260 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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Wick Powell: a red Wales international rugby cap 1926, inscribed 1926, named inside W.C.
Lot 409
Wick Powell: a red Wales international rugby cap 1926, inscribed 1926, named inside W.C.
420 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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Wick Powell: a red Army international rugby cap 1925, inscribed 1925, named inside W.C.
Lot 410
Wick Powell: a red Army international rugby cap 1925, inscribed 1925, named inside W.C.
130 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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Danny Evans: a red Wales international rugby cap 1933-34, inscribed 1933-4,
Lot 411
Danny Evans: a red Wales international rugby cap 1933-34, inscribed 1933-4,
600 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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Heineken Cup group stage rugby ball used in an Ulster match at Ravenhill in season 2011-12,
Lot 412
Heineken Cup group stage rugby ball used in an Ulster match at Ravenhill in season 2011-12,
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50 - 80 GBP
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A pair of rugby shirts from the 2007 Under-19 World Championships in Belfast,
Lot 413
A pair of rugby shirts from the 2007 Under-19 World Championships in Belfast,
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Peter Stringer: a white Munster No.
Lot 414
Peter Stringer: a white Munster No.
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Donncha O'Callaghan: a red Munster No.
Lot 415
Donncha O'Callaghan: a red Munster No.
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John Afoa: an Ulster No.
Lot 416
John Afoa: an Ulster No.
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Ed Slater: a match-worn Leicester Tigers No.
Lot 417
Ed Slater: a match-worn Leicester Tigers No.
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100 - 150 GBP
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A Scotland No.
Lot 418
A Scotland No.
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100 - 150 GBP
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Press-issue team sheets for matches at the inaugural Rugby World Cup in 1987, Zimbabwe v Scotland,
Lot 419
Press-issue team sheets for matches at the inaugural Rugby World Cup in 1987, Zimbabwe v Scotland,
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120 - 160 GBP
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A trio of Rugby World Cup Final tickets signed by the winning captains,
Lot 420
A trio of Rugby World Cup Final tickets signed by the winning captains,
200 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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