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Sporting Memorabilia
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United Kingdom
Sporting Memorabilia

25th & 26th April 2016 Football, Boxing, Cricket, Golf, Horse & Greyhound Racing, Motor Sports, Rugby, Tennis, Olympic Games & other sports

Auction dates
25 Apr 2016 10:30 BST
Lots: 1 to 702
26 Apr 2016 10:30 BST
Lots: 703 to 1389
Viewing dates
24 Apr 2016 12:00 - 17:00 BST
25 Apr 2016 09:00 - 16:30 BST
26 Apr 2016 09:00 - 16:30 BST
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A group of four large and impressive photographic prints of sportsmen,
Lot 12
A group of four large and impressive photographic prints of sportsmen,
190 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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Decorative Victorian colour rowing print titled "Flags of the Cambridge University Eight Oar Boats",
Lot 20
Decorative Victorian colour rowing print titled "Flags of the Cambridge University Eight Oar Boats",
160 GBP
120 - 160 GBP
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After James Heath (1757-1834) ARCHERY AT BLACKHEATH a rare engraving published in 1789 by Joseph
Lot 23
After James Heath (1757-1834) ARCHERY AT BLACKHEATH a rare engraving published in 1789 by Joseph
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300 - 400 GBP
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A manuscript pass to enter the House of Commons signed by the 19th century prize fighter and M.P.
Lot 25
A manuscript pass to enter the House of Commons signed by the 19th century prize fighter and M.P.
260 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Panoramic print of a boxing match mid-19th century,
Lot 27
Panoramic print of a boxing match mid-19th century,
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A large and impressive colour boxing print of the Sayers v Heenan prize fight in 1860,
Lot 28
A large and impressive colour boxing print of the Sayers v Heenan prize fight in 1860,
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800 - 1,000 GBP
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A.D.
Lot 30
A.D.
650 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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A rare Joseph Golinkin lithograph of the Max Baer v Primo Carnera World Heavyweight Championship of
Lot 39
A rare Joseph Golinkin lithograph of the Max Baer v Primo Carnera World Heavyweight Championship of
500 GBP
700 - 1,000 GBP
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A fine Joe Louis signed photograph, the 9 by 6 1/2in.
Lot 46
A fine Joe Louis signed photograph, the 9 by 6 1/2in.
180 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A photograph of the Kray Twins in boxing pose signed by Ronnie & Reg Kray and Detective Chief
Lot 48
A photograph of the Kray Twins in boxing pose signed by Ronnie & Reg Kray and Detective Chief
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500 - 700 GBP
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Framed signed photographic prints of the boxers Jake LaMotta ("Raging Bull") and Sir Henry Cooper,
Lot 55
Framed signed photographic prints of the boxers Jake LaMotta ("Raging Bull") and Sir Henry Cooper,
70 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Julian M Stravich (contemporary) CASSIUS MARCELLUS CLAY "THE LOUISVILLE LIP" an original pastel
Lot 62
Julian M Stravich (contemporary) CASSIUS MARCELLUS CLAY "THE LOUISVILLE LIP" an original pastel
360 GBP
400 - 500 GBP
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Alan Hawkins (contemporary) PORTRAIT OF MUHAMMAD ALI signed & dated 2000, oil on canvas, 76 by 50cm.
Lot 63
Alan Hawkins (contemporary) PORTRAIT OF MUHAMMAD ALI signed & dated 2000, oil on canvas, 76 by 50cm.
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A Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier double-signed 'Thriller in Manilla' boxing gloves presentation,
Lot 69
A Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier double-signed 'Thriller in Manilla' boxing gloves presentation,
550 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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A Muhammad Ali signed limited edition serigraph, hand-signed by Muhammad Ali in pencil,
Lot 72
A Muhammad Ali signed limited edition serigraph, hand-signed by Muhammad Ali in pencil,
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1,500 - 2,500 GBP
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Two signed cricket prints,
Lot 104
Two signed cricket prints,
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A signed limited edition print commemorating Brian Lara's historic innings of 501 for Warwickshire
Lot 107
A signed limited edition print commemorating Brian Lara's historic innings of 501 for Warwickshire
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A signed Australia 2001 Ashes cricket team photographic presentation, a 7 by 9in.
Lot 108
A signed Australia 2001 Ashes cricket team photographic presentation, a 7 by 9in.
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140 - 180 GBP
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Cabinet card photograph of the 1888 Australian cricket team, the image 4 by 5 1/2in.
Lot 124
Cabinet card photograph of the 1888 Australian cricket team, the image 4 by 5 1/2in.
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A sepia-toned team-group photograph of the 1891 Nottinghamshire county cricket side, 9 by 11in.
Lot 125
A sepia-toned team-group photograph of the 1891 Nottinghamshire county cricket side, 9 by 11in.
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130 - 160 GBP
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A sepia-toned photograph of the Eton Ramblers team v Horsham in 1892, the image 23 by 27cm.
Lot 126
A sepia-toned photograph of the Eton Ramblers team v Horsham in 1892, the image 23 by 27cm.
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70 - 100 GBP
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A sepia-toned team-group photograph of the 1900 Yorkshire county cricket side, published by E.
Lot 127
A sepia-toned team-group photograph of the 1900 Yorkshire county cricket side, published by E.
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A photograph of the champion team of the Small Units Cricket League in Hong Kong in 1913-14,
Lot 128
A photograph of the champion team of the Small Units Cricket League in Hong Kong in 1913-14,
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A photograph of the Nottinghamshire county cricket team of 1923, the image 9 by 11 1/2in.
Lot 129
A photograph of the Nottinghamshire county cricket team of 1923, the image 9 by 11 1/2in.
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A photographic panorama of Trent Bridge Cricket Ground on the occasion of the First Test of the
Lot 130
A photographic panorama of Trent Bridge Cricket Ground on the occasion of the First Test of the
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90 - 130 GBP
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Original watercolour of cricket being played on Church Green, Whitney, Oxfordshire,
Lot 131
Original watercolour of cricket being played on Church Green, Whitney, Oxfordshire,
340 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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Two 19th century aquatint prints with a cricket match in progress, the first )after H.
Lot 132
Two 19th century aquatint prints with a cricket match in progress, the first )after H.
80 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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After Tom Merry (1852-1902) POLITICAL SATIRE & CRICKET: "NOT OUT YET" colour lithograph,
Lot 133
After Tom Merry (1852-1902) POLITICAL SATIRE & CRICKET: "NOT OUT YET" colour lithograph,
140 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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Supplement print published by The Graphic in 1890' titled "Some Representative Cricketers"
Lot 136
Supplement print published by The Graphic in 1890' titled "Some Representative Cricketers"
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A group of 15 cricket cartoons by Eric Thompson dating to 1952 & 1953,
Lot 138
A group of 15 cricket cartoons by Eric Thompson dating to 1952 & 1953,
200 GBP
120 - 160 GBP
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Two Open Champions displays featuring Australian golfers Peter Thomson and Greg Norman the Peter
Lot 144
Two Open Champions displays featuring Australian golfers Peter Thomson and Greg Norman the Peter
150 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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John Hassall (1868-1948) THE SEVEN AGES OF GOLF a set of seven Chromolithographic plates framed and
Lot 157
John Hassall (1868-1948) THE SEVEN AGES OF GOLF a set of seven Chromolithographic plates framed and
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A group of golfing prints after Charles Dana Gibson (1867-1944) issued by Life Publishing in 1898,
Lot 158
A group of golfing prints after Charles Dana Gibson (1867-1944) issued by Life Publishing in 1898,
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Humorous golfing watercolour by an unknown hand circa 1910,
Lot 159
Humorous golfing watercolour by an unknown hand circa 1910,
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A Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky print featuring the company's famous red coated advertisement
Lot 160
A Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky print featuring the company's famous red coated advertisement
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by an unknown hand THE GOLFER GEORGE DUNCAN TEEING OFF titled, pen & ink & watercolour, circa 1930,
Lot 162
by an unknown hand THE GOLFER GEORGE DUNCAN TEEING OFF titled, pen & ink & watercolour, circa 1930,
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A pair of Lester Piggott racing awards: The Sportsman's Award of the Month for October 1969 and
Lot 194
A pair of Lester Piggott racing awards: The Sportsman's Award of the Month for October 1969 and
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Four Peter Deighan prints featuring Lester Piggott's Classic victories, the 1,000 & 2,000 Guineas,
Lot 201
Four Peter Deighan prints featuring Lester Piggott's Classic victories, the 1,000 & 2,000 Guineas,
100 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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Four artist signed limited edition racing prints,
Lot 202
Four artist signed limited edition racing prints,
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Roy Miller (contemporary) ALSO RANS RETURNING [AT LINGFIELD] signed,
Lot 204
Roy Miller (contemporary) ALSO RANS RETURNING [AT LINGFIELD] signed,
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Two early motor racing prints after Ernst Montaut (1879-1909), the colour lithographs of no.
Lot 211
Two early motor racing prints after Ernst Montaut (1879-1909), the colour lithographs of no.
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1954 Dundrod Tourist Trophy Lancia team photographs,
Lot 216
1954 Dundrod Tourist Trophy Lancia team photographs,
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Ayrton Senna signed large colour photo,
Lot 236
Ayrton Senna signed large colour photo,
200 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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Formula 1 photos signed by four recent World Champions,
Lot 238
Formula 1 photos signed by four recent World Champions,
110 GBP
120 - 150 GBP
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A group of four decorative colour lithographs illustrating rugby football colours and caps,
Lot 271
A group of four decorative colour lithographs illustrating rugby football colours and caps,
260 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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Boys Own Paper supplement print "Famous English [rugby &] Football Players 1881,
Lot 272
Boys Own Paper supplement print "Famous English [rugby &] Football Players 1881,
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Rugby pen & ink illustration circa 1920s signed J.
Lot 277
Rugby pen & ink illustration circa 1920s signed J.
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A signed "Spirit of England" limited edition rugby print,
Lot 305
A signed "Spirit of England" limited edition rugby print,
40 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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A finely detailed bronze of an Edwardian gentleman lawn tennis player, no sculptor or foundry marks,
Lot 316
A finely detailed bronze of an Edwardian gentleman lawn tennis player, no sculptor or foundry marks,
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After Freda Alschuler (contemporary) CONFEDERERATION HELVETIQUE a print of canvas after the
Lot 333
After Freda Alschuler (contemporary) CONFEDERERATION HELVETIQUE a print of canvas after the
100 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A signed 1933 British Davis Cup Team presentation,
Lot 339
A signed 1933 British Davis Cup Team presentation,
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400 - 600 GBP
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After Adriaen van de Venne (1589-1662) ES MUSZ EIN IEDER EIN PAR NARREN SCHUHEN VERTRETTEN etching,
Lot 357
After Adriaen van de Venne (1589-1662) ES MUSZ EIN IEDER EIN PAR NARREN SCHUHEN VERTRETTEN etching,
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600 - 800 GBP
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Three early 20th century French colour tennis prints,
Lot 359
Three early 20th century French colour tennis prints,
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140 - 180 GBP
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Helen Wills Moody (1905-1998) SELF PORTRAIT;
Lot 360
Helen Wills Moody (1905-1998) SELF PORTRAIT;
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Luc-Olivier Merson (1846-1920) DEUX FEMMES JOUANT AU TENNIS signed,
Lot 361
Luc-Olivier Merson (1846-1920) DEUX FEMMES JOUANT AU TENNIS signed,
110 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A group of four original artworks for a Punch magazine feature article on a professional tennis
Lot 362
A group of four original artworks for a Punch magazine feature article on a professional tennis
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A collection of over 65 original Peter Hobbs drawings mainly concerning lawn tennis tournaments,
Lot 364
A collection of over 65 original Peter Hobbs drawings mainly concerning lawn tennis tournaments,
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A collection of 23 Edwardian negative glass plates capturing players and spectators at the Northern
Lot 369
A collection of 23 Edwardian negative glass plates capturing players and spectators at the Northern
150 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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Artist drawn portraits of British ice hockey stars circa 1936-37 signed by the players,
Lot 373
Artist drawn portraits of British ice hockey stars circa 1936-37 signed by the players,
100 GBP
120 - 160 GBP
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A Pierre de Coubertin memorial medal plaque, in gilt-bronze, signed R.
Lot 386
A Pierre de Coubertin memorial medal plaque, in gilt-bronze, signed R.
200 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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