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

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Sporting Memorabilia

Football, Olympic Games, Boxing, Horse Racing, Cricket, Golf, Racquet Sports, Motor Sports, Rugby (League & Union) and a variety of other sports

Auction dates
07 Nov 2016 10:30 GMT
Lots: 1 to 736
08 Nov 2016 10:30 GMT
Lots: 737 to 1448
Viewing dates
06 Nov 2016 12:00 - 17:00 GMT
07 Nov 2016 09:00 - 17:00 GMT
08 Nov 2016 09:00 - 17:00 GMT
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Hoof of the celebrated champion racehorse and stallion
Lot 1
Hoof of the celebrated champion racehorse and stallion "Bayardo",
1,300 GBP
500 - 800 GBP
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Hoof of
Lot 2
Hoof of "Quaesitum" winner of the Chester Cup and the Ascot Gold Vase in 1894,
200 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A superb and very large ledger titled
Lot 3
A superb and very large ledger titled "Beckhampton House" complied by the racehorse trainer Sam
1,600 GBP
1,500 - 2,500 GBP
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A record book for Fred Darling's Blacklands Stud at Calne, Wiltshire,
Lot 4
A record book for Fred Darling's Blacklands Stud at Calne, Wiltshire,
0 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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Memorabilia relating to Fred Darling and Beckhampton, including original photographs,
Lot 5
Memorabilia relating to Fred Darling and Beckhampton, including original photographs,
220 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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The travelling case of the jockey Steve Donoghue, vintage crocodile skin case,
Lot 6
The travelling case of the jockey Steve Donoghue, vintage crocodile skin case,
700 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Large and impressive portrait of the champion jockey Steve Donoghue, artist overpainted 30 by 24in.
Lot 7
Large and impressive portrait of the champion jockey Steve Donoghue, artist overpainted 30 by 24in.
460 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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Frank Algernon Stewart (1877-1945) THE DERBY 1925: MANNA S.DONOGHUE, ZIONIST, B.
Lot 8
Frank Algernon Stewart (1877-1945) THE DERBY 1925: MANNA S.DONOGHUE, ZIONIST, B.
550 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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After Sir Alfred Munnings (1878-1959) HUMOURIST AND DONOGHUE (GOING OUT TO THE DERBY 1921) colour
Lot 9
After Sir Alfred Munnings (1878-1959) HUMOURIST AND DONOGHUE (GOING OUT TO THE DERBY 1921) colour
700 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A broadsheet published for the 1902 Liverpool Grand National Meeting,
Lot 10
A broadsheet published for the 1902 Liverpool Grand National Meeting,
0 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Tophams Ltd.
Lot 11
A Tophams Ltd.
200 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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The Aintree Racecourse set of parade ring grooms' armbands, a green painted pine box,
Lot 12
The Aintree Racecourse set of parade ring grooms' armbands, a green painted pine box,
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2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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A group of six Grand National Course fence flags from the race sponsorship era,
Lot 13
A group of six Grand National Course fence flags from the race sponsorship era,
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1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Grand National Course Becher's Brook fence flag, a white B on a red background, 40 by 46cm.
Lot 14
Grand National Course Becher's Brook fence flag, a white B on a red background, 40 by 46cm.
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2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Grand National Course Valentine's Brook fence flag, a red V on a white background, 40 by 48cm.
Lot 15
Grand National Course Valentine's Brook fence flag, a red V on a white background, 40 by 48cm.
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1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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A racing plate worn by L'Escargot when winning the 1975 Grand National,
Lot 16
A racing plate worn by L'Escargot when winning the 1975 Grand National,
600 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Rare hallmarked silver medallion struck with portraits of Easter Hero and jockey Fred Rees,
Lot 17
Rare hallmarked silver medallion struck with portraits of Easter Hero and jockey Fred Rees,
100 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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Two of Ossie Dale's Racecourse Stables record books,
Lot 18
Two of Ossie Dale's Racecourse Stables record books,
100 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A collection of 49 Aintree race badges, for the Liverpool County Stand,
Lot 19
A collection of 49 Aintree race badges, for the Liverpool County Stand,
750 GBP
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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A collection of racing badges for British racecourses, mounted onto a painted hardwood panel,
Lot 20
A collection of racing badges for British racecourses, mounted onto a painted hardwood panel,
200 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A collection of Grand National racecards, for 1955, 1957, 1964 to 1969, 1971,
Lot 21
A collection of Grand National racecards, for 1955, 1957, 1964 to 1969, 1971,
500 GBP
350 - 450 GBP
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A collection of 48 Aintree racecards, 6 Grand National cards for 1968, 1977 (Red Rum's third win),
Lot 22
A collection of 48 Aintree racecards, 6 Grand National cards for 1968, 1977 (Red Rum's third win),
320 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Racecard for the racecourse debut of Red Rum as a two-year-old in the Thursby Selling Plate at
Lot 23
Racecard for the racecourse debut of Red Rum as a two-year-old in the Thursby Selling Plate at
150 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Racecard for the final day of racing at Manchester Racecourse 9th November 1963,
Lot 24
Racecard for the final day of racing at Manchester Racecourse 9th November 1963,
60 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Racing plate worn by Arkle when winning the Gallagher Gold Cup at Sandown Park in 1965,
Lot 25
Racing plate worn by Arkle when winning the Gallagher Gold Cup at Sandown Park in 1965,
1,500 GBP
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Racing plate worn by Moon Madness when winning the 1986 St Leger,
Lot 26
Racing plate worn by Moon Madness when winning the 1986 St Leger,
300 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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Trophy for The Timeform Hurdle at Chepstow,
Lot 27
Trophy for The Timeform Hurdle at Chepstow,
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150 - 200 GBP
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Plumpton race trophy, in the form of a hallmarked silver mounted crystal decanter & stopper,
Lot 28
Plumpton race trophy, in the form of a hallmarked silver mounted crystal decanter & stopper,
50 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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The trophy for the 2001 Agfa Diamond Steeplechase at Sandown Park,
Lot 29
The trophy for the 2001 Agfa Diamond Steeplechase at Sandown Park,
280 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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Sir Henry Cecil's colours bag,
Lot 31
Sir Henry Cecil's colours bag,
0 GBP
600 - 1,000 GBP
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Ascot racecourse signage, TRAINERS WILL PUT THEIR JOCKEYS UP DIRECTLY THE BELL RINGS,
Lot 32
Ascot racecourse signage, TRAINERS WILL PUT THEIR JOCKEYS UP DIRECTLY THE BELL RINGS,
180 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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Ascot racecourse signage, HANDICAPPER, blue metal sign with white text, 20 by 50cm.
Lot 33
Ascot racecourse signage, HANDICAPPER, blue metal sign with white text, 20 by 50cm.
0 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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Peter O'Sullevan BBC broadcasting commentary card for Charlottown's Derby in 1966,
Lot 34
Peter O'Sullevan BBC broadcasting commentary card for Charlottown's Derby in 1966,
500 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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Peter O'Sullevan BBC broadcasting commentary card for Royal Athlete's Grand National in 1995,
Lot 35
Peter O'Sullevan BBC broadcasting commentary card for Royal Athlete's Grand National in 1995,
500 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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Peter O'Sullevan BBC broadcasting commentary card for Pentire's King George VI and Queen Elizabeth
Lot 36
Peter O'Sullevan BBC broadcasting commentary card for Pentire's King George VI and Queen Elizabeth
200 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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The autographs of the jockeys Johnny Longden & Steve Donoghue,
Lot 37
The autographs of the jockeys Johnny Longden & Steve Donoghue,
55 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Autographed Sir Gordon Richards retirement dinner menu, held at the Savoy Hotel, London,
Lot 38
Autographed Sir Gordon Richards retirement dinner menu, held at the Savoy Hotel, London,
150 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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Signed Lester Piggott photo montage, mounted with a signed white index card,
Lot 39
Signed Lester Piggott photo montage, mounted with a signed white index card,
130 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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Signed Best Mate 2004 Cheltenham Gold Cup memorabilia, comprising a racecard,
Lot 40
Signed Best Mate 2004 Cheltenham Gold Cup memorabilia, comprising a racecard,
60 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Tony McCoy signed 4,000th winner Towcester racecard,
Lot 41
Tony McCoy signed 4,000th winner Towcester racecard,
110 GBP
120 - 160 GBP
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A saddle and a pair of breeches used by and signed by the Derby winning jockey Martin Dwyer,
Lot 42
A saddle and a pair of breeches used by and signed by the Derby winning jockey Martin Dwyer,
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80 - 100 GBP
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Multi-signed copy of Julian Wilson's book The Great Racehorses,
Lot 43
Multi-signed copy of Julian Wilson's book The Great Racehorses,
70 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A Regency period gilded brass racehorse & jockey, mounted on velvet within a maple frame,
Lot 44
A Regency period gilded brass racehorse & jockey, mounted on velvet within a maple frame,
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A brass relief plaque of the jockey Fred Archer, mounted on a backboard for wall mounting,
Lot 45
A brass relief plaque of the jockey Fred Archer, mounted on a backboard for wall mounting,
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100 - 150 GBP
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Two hallmarked silver jockey cap caddy spoons, one with a Birmingham hallmark, the other stamped .
Lot 46
Two hallmarked silver jockey cap caddy spoons, one with a Birmingham hallmark, the other stamped .
60 GBP
120 - 160 GBP
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Miscellany of small racing-themed objects, a Swiss pocket watch (with stand, key & dome),
Lot 47
Miscellany of small racing-themed objects, a Swiss pocket watch (with stand, key & dome),
80 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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Miscellany of racing themed objects, two metal tankards, glass perfume bottle & stopper,
Lot 48
Miscellany of racing themed objects, two metal tankards, glass perfume bottle & stopper,
0 GBP
180 - 220 GBP
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Racing themed smoking accessories, i) silver & enamel cigarette case, hallmarked Birmingham,
Lot 49
Racing themed smoking accessories, i) silver & enamel cigarette case, hallmarked Birmingham,
150 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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Two biscuit tins with horse racing decoration, Jacobs, Mr What in the 1958 Grand National; & Peak,
Lot 50
Two biscuit tins with horse racing decoration, Jacobs, Mr What in the 1958 Grand National; & Peak,
20 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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W. Brittain Racing Colours of Famous Owners for H.M. The King, Model No.
Lot 51
W. Brittain Racing Colours of Famous Owners for H.M. The King, Model No.
120 GBP
75 - 100 GBP
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A collection of racing-themed glassware, 20th century with enamelled decoration,
Lot 52
A collection of racing-themed glassware, 20th century with enamelled decoration,
75 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A Neale creamware platter from the
Lot 53
A Neale creamware platter from the "High Flyer" service privately commissioned by the bloodstock
400 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Commemorations of the centenary and the bicentenary of the St Leger,
Lot 54
Commemorations of the centenary and the bicentenary of the St Leger,
130 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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Two pottery tankards commemorating the winners of the Derby between 1780 and 1876, by Lloyd & Co.
Lot 55
Two pottery tankards commemorating the winners of the Derby between 1780 and 1876, by Lloyd & Co.
150 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A group of four Victorian gradated Staffordshire pottery
Lot 56
A group of four Victorian gradated Staffordshire pottery "Steeple Chase" tankards by J & R Godwin,
0 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A collection of racing-themed Staffordshire pot lids,
Lot 57
A collection of racing-themed Staffordshire pot lids,
0 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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Seven porcelain coffee cups & saucers bearing the crest of the Jockey Club,
Lot 58
Seven porcelain coffee cups & saucers bearing the crest of the Jockey Club,
50 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Two Fred Archer commemorative pottery plates circa 1886, the monochrome & coloured versions,
Lot 59
Two Fred Archer commemorative pottery plates circa 1886, the monochrome & coloured versions,
110 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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Fred Archer commemorative pottery plate circa 1886, the coloured version, octagonal,
Lot 60
Fred Archer commemorative pottery plate circa 1886, the coloured version, octagonal,
100 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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