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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
Auction currency
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Nine volumes on golf, including 6th Edition Badminton Library Golf,
Lot 301
Nine volumes on golf, including 6th Edition Badminton Library Golf,
50 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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Golf programmes, Open Championship of Ireland at Royal Portrush 1947,
Lot 302
Golf programmes, Open Championship of Ireland at Royal Portrush 1947,
0 GBP
180 - 220 GBP
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Golf collectibles,
Lot 303
Golf collectibles,
20 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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Patent specification for a 'Propelled Golf Bag Carrier
Lot 304
Patent specification for a 'Propelled Golf Bag Carrier", March 1944 to 24th September 1969,
0 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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Five various golf patent applications for improvements to balls and clubs 1901-1903,
Lot 305
Five various golf patent applications for improvements to balls and clubs 1901-1903,
80 GBP
100 - 140 GBP
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Golf collector custom built hardwood wall mounting racks for displaying golf clubs,
Lot 306
Golf collector custom built hardwood wall mounting racks for displaying golf clubs,
40 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A miscellany of golf collectibles,
Lot 307
A miscellany of golf collectibles,
95 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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A Halley's rubber-core bramble ball circa 1912, in fair condition; sold together with a F.H.
Lot 308
A Halley's rubber-core bramble ball circa 1912, in fair condition; sold together with a F.H.
80 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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Cormorant De Luxe bramble ball early 20th century,
Lot 309
Cormorant De Luxe bramble ball early 20th century,
95 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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Seven golf balls.
Lot 310
Seven golf balls.
80 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Eight golf balls, including a square-mesh Redwing golf ball circa 1925, three Kro Flites, a Goblin,
Lot 311
Eight golf balls, including a square-mesh Redwing golf ball circa 1925, three Kro Flites, a Goblin,
0 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A collection of golf balls,
Lot 312
A collection of golf balls,
100 GBP
120 - 160 GBP
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A Strath long-nosed short spoon circa 1875, beech head with brass plate to sole, hickory shaft,
Lot 313
A Strath long-nosed short spoon circa 1875, beech head with brass plate to sole, hickory shaft,
360 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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Tom Dunn of Wimbledon long-nosed short spoon circa 1880, beech head, hickory shaft,
Lot 314
Tom Dunn of Wimbledon long-nosed short spoon circa 1880, beech head, hickory shaft,
360 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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Peter Paxton of Musselburgh long-nosed grassed driver circa 1885, beech head, hickory shaft,
Lot 315
Peter Paxton of Musselburgh long-nosed grassed driver circa 1885, beech head, hickory shaft,
280 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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Alex Patrick of Leven beech headed long-nosed baffie circa 1895,
Lot 316
Alex Patrick of Leven beech headed long-nosed baffie circa 1895,
200 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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Tom Morris of St Andrews long-nosed putter circa 1895, beech head, original hickory shaft,
Lot 317
Tom Morris of St Andrews long-nosed putter circa 1895, beech head, original hickory shaft,
420 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A Tom Morris of St Andrews transitional scared neck driver circa 1895, beech head, hickory shaft,
Lot 318
A Tom Morris of St Andrews transitional scared neck driver circa 1895, beech head, hickory shaft,
220 GBP
200 - 400 GBP
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Robert Forgan of St Andrews long-nosed putter circa 1890,
Lot 319
Robert Forgan of St Andrews long-nosed putter circa 1890,
260 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Robert Forgan of St Andrews scared-neck bulger driver circa 1895, beech head, hickory shaft,
Lot 320
Robert Forgan of St Andrews scared-neck bulger driver circa 1895, beech head, hickory shaft,
140 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Robert Forgan of St Andrews scared-neck bulger driver circa 1900,
Lot 321
Robert Forgan of St Andrews scared-neck bulger driver circa 1900,
360 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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William Fernie of Headingley scared-neck driver circa 1900, beech head with leather face,
Lot 322
William Fernie of Headingley scared-neck driver circa 1900, beech head with leather face,
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120 - 180 GBP
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Two scared-neck golf clubs by Andrew Sommerville circa 1900, a driver and a putter,
Lot 323
Two scared-neck golf clubs by Andrew Sommerville circa 1900, a driver and a putter,
360 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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John Knox of Belfast left-handed scared-neck driver circa 1912, with very high quality beech head,
Lot 324
John Knox of Belfast left-handed scared-neck driver circa 1912, with very high quality beech head,
80 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Dunn's patent one-piece hickory driver circa 1912, with face insert and patent grip,
Lot 325
Dunn's patent one-piece hickory driver circa 1912, with face insert and patent grip,
300 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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Bridgeport Gun & Implement Co.
Lot 326
Bridgeport Gun & Implement Co.
220 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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W.
Lot 327
W.
120 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A scared-neck driver, lacking horn insert; sold together with six smooth-faced irons,
Lot 328
A scared-neck driver, lacking horn insert; sold together with six smooth-faced irons,
65 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Eight hickory-shafted golf clubs, including two scared-neck persimmon head woods, a Wm.
Lot 329
Eight hickory-shafted golf clubs, including two scared-neck persimmon head woods, a Wm.
160 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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13 hickory shafted golf clubs,
Lot 330
13 hickory shafted golf clubs,
240 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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13 hickory shafted golf clubs, a Stewart F.G.
Lot 331
13 hickory shafted golf clubs, a Stewart F.G.
130 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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17 hickory shafted woods, including a Strang triangular persimmon head driver, and others by Wm.
Lot 332
17 hickory shafted woods, including a Strang triangular persimmon head driver, and others by Wm.
220 GBP
180 - 220 GBP
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A good general iron circa 1860, together with six smooth-faced niblicks,
Lot 333
A good general iron circa 1860, together with six smooth-faced niblicks,
380 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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A collection of smooth face irons, including a group stamped Army & Navy comprising a putter,
Lot 334
A collection of smooth face irons, including a group stamped Army & Navy comprising a putter,
95 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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17 smooth-faced irons, including a good early rut niblick, three 'Carruthers type' irons,
Lot 335
17 smooth-faced irons, including a good early rut niblick, three 'Carruthers type' irons,
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200 - 400 GBP
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Spalding 'illegal' dish-faced niblick,
Lot 336
Spalding 'illegal' dish-faced niblick,
170 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A Holtzapffel & Company golf practice club/weed cutter circa 1922, regd.
Lot 337
A Holtzapffel & Company golf practice club/weed cutter circa 1922, regd.
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120 - 180 GBP
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27 hickory shafted irons, including some interesting and 'illegal' clubs, Gibson, Winton,
Lot 338
27 hickory shafted irons, including some interesting and 'illegal' clubs, Gibson, Winton,
160 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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A collection of 38 hickory-shafted marked face irons, including clubs by Cochrane, Winton,
Lot 339
A collection of 38 hickory-shafted marked face irons, including clubs by Cochrane, Winton,
130 GBP
180 - 220 GBP
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A matching set of Wright & Ditson irons, and 1 wood in original bag, all stamped James Braid,
Lot 340
A matching set of Wright & Ditson irons, and 1 wood in original bag, all stamped James Braid,
300 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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W G Oke of Fulwell 'illegal' putter, with 7 1/4in.
Lot 341
W G Oke of Fulwell 'illegal' putter, with 7 1/4in.
130 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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Spalding Schenectady-type putter, sold together with a rare Benny No.
Lot 342
Spalding Schenectady-type putter, sold together with a rare Benny No.
150 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Ernest Sales of Sunningdale Gassiat-type putter circa 1928, with pistol grip,
Lot 343
Ernest Sales of Sunningdale Gassiat-type putter circa 1928, with pistol grip,
140 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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Ben Sayers 'Benny' putter,
Lot 344
Ben Sayers 'Benny' putter,
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150 - 250 GBP
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A design-registered
Lot 345
A design-registered "Mystic" putter, with an exceptionally wry-neck, REGd. No.
180 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Bussey patent steel socket putter, missing grip; together with 9 other brass headed putters,
Lot 346
Bussey patent steel socket putter, missing grip; together with 9 other brass headed putters,
120 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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Jack Randall of Sundridge Park patent aluminium putter, No.
Lot 347
Jack Randall of Sundridge Park patent aluminium putter, No.
100 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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A rare and early Mills of Sunderland patent aluminium head driver filled from the front with
Lot 348
A rare and early Mills of Sunderland patent aluminium head driver filled from the front with
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150 - 250 GBP
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Six interesting putters, including a J H Taylor Model and an Orion,
Lot 349
Six interesting putters, including a J H Taylor Model and an Orion,
70 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A group of 11 hickory shafted putters, including a good aluminium 'Flat Lie XXX, and a Domino,
Lot 350
A group of 11 hickory shafted putters, including a good aluminium 'Flat Lie XXX, and a Domino,
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120 - 180 GBP
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A Ping Echo putter, stamped SLAZENGER and JACK NICKLAUS, Phoenix address,
Lot 351
A Ping Echo putter, stamped SLAZENGER and JACK NICKLAUS, Phoenix address,
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200 - 300 GBP
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A Ping Cushin putter, stamped SLAZENGER and JACK NICKLAUS, Phoenix address,
Lot 352
A Ping Cushin putter, stamped SLAZENGER and JACK NICKLAUS, Phoenix address,
0 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A collection of five Ping putters, comprising a Cushin stamped SLAZENGER,
Lot 353
A collection of five Ping putters, comprising a Cushin stamped SLAZENGER,
0 GBP
120 - 160 GBP
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A collection of 13 classic clubs, putters & wedges, McGregor Tommy Armour Ray Cook, A Wilson,
Lot 354
A collection of 13 classic clubs, putters & wedges, McGregor Tommy Armour Ray Cook, A Wilson,
0 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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Nine steel-shafted clubs, including a
Lot 355
Nine steel-shafted clubs, including a "Bogee" putter, a "Whole-in-One" iron from Garston,
20 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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Volumes 1, 2 & 6 of Sporting Magazine, published by Baldwin & Cradock, London, 1831,
Lot 356
Volumes 1, 2 & 6 of Sporting Magazine, published by Baldwin & Cradock, London, 1831,
0 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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Pierce Egan's Book of Sports, and Mirror of Life, embracing The Turf, The Chase, The Ring,
Lot 357
Pierce Egan's Book of Sports, and Mirror of Life, embracing The Turf, The Chase, The Ring,
0 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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The Referee edited by Pendragon,
Lot 358
The Referee edited by Pendragon,
0 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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Five volumes of The Sporting Mirror, Celebrities, Votaries, Portraits, Biographies, Doings,
Lot 359
Five volumes of The Sporting Mirror, Celebrities, Votaries, Portraits, Biographies, Doings,
0 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Five volumes of C B Fry's Magazine, vol ii to vi, 1904-05, 1905, 1905-06, 1906, 1906-07,
Lot 360
Five volumes of C B Fry's Magazine, vol ii to vi, 1904-05, 1905, 1905-06, 1906, 1906-07,
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120 - 180 GBP
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