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Sporting Memorabilia (15 & 16 May 2017)
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34-35 New Bond Street
London
W1A 2AA
United Kingdom

Multi-location - see lot details

Sporting Memorabilia (15 & 16 May 2017)

Day 1: Cricket, Golf, Tennis/Racquet Sports, Motor Sport, Boxing, Rugby, Olympics and other popular sports; Day 2 entirely football (soccer)

Auction dates
15 May 2017 10:30 BST
16 May 2017 10:30 BST
Viewing dates
14 May 2017 12:00 - 17:00 BST
15 May 2017 09:00 - 17:00 BST
16 May 2017 09:00 - 17:00 BST
Auction currency
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A strange patent applied for aluminium headed wood, with loft equivalent to about a 4-wood,
Lot 181
A strange patent applied for aluminium headed wood, with loft equivalent to about a 4-wood,
70 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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Seven Ping putters,
Lot 182
Seven Ping putters,
150 GBP
250 - 300 GBP
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A rare and early Mills of Sunderland patent aluminium head driver filled from the front with
Lot 183
A rare and early Mills of Sunderland patent aluminium head driver filled from the front with
200 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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Collection of 31 hickory shafted golf clubs, including a R Simpson, Carnoustie,
Lot 184
Collection of 31 hickory shafted golf clubs, including a R Simpson, Carnoustie,
0 GBP
230 - 280 GBP
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A collection of 22 hickory shafted golf clubs, mostly smooth face irons and putters,
Lot 185
A collection of 22 hickory shafted golf clubs, mostly smooth face irons and putters,
100 GBP
140 - 180 GBP
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Collection of 23 golf clubs, putters including John Rueiter Bulls Eye circa 1945,
Lot 186
Collection of 23 golf clubs, putters including John Rueiter Bulls Eye circa 1945,
0 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A grand chistera for the game of Pelote Basque, or jai-alai,
Lot 187
A grand chistera for the game of Pelote Basque, or jai-alai,
0 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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A red painted Prosser Real Tennis racquet, maker's stamp, the handle stamped MADE IN ENGLAND,
Lot 188
A red painted Prosser Real Tennis racquet, maker's stamp, the handle stamped MADE IN ENGLAND,
150 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A Gradidge rackets racquet circa 1895,
Lot 189
A Gradidge rackets racquet circa 1895,
120 GBP
140 - 180 GBP
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Miscellany of racquet sports equipment, a Real Tennis racquet by Gray's of Cambridge circa 1960,
Lot 190
Miscellany of racquet sports equipment, a Real Tennis racquet by Gray's of Cambridge circa 1960,
75 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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An early tilt-head lawn tennis racquet by Henry Malings of Woolwich 1870s,
Lot 191
An early tilt-head lawn tennis racquet by Henry Malings of Woolwich 1870s,
1,800 GBP
1,400 - 1,800 GBP
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A tilt-top tennis racket stamped 'Chas.
Lot 192
A tilt-top tennis racket stamped 'Chas.
650 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A tilt-top tennis racket stamped 'Chas.
Lot 193
A tilt-top tennis racket stamped 'Chas.
650 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A tilt-top tennis racket stamped 'Chas.
Lot 194
A tilt-top tennis racket stamped 'Chas.
1,000 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A flat top lawn tennis racquet by or sold by Goy of Leadenhall Street, London, circa 1880,
Lot 195
A flat top lawn tennis racquet by or sold by Goy of Leadenhall Street, London, circa 1880,
150 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A flat top lawn tennis racquet by Williams & Cie, Paris, circa 1880,
Lot 196
A flat top lawn tennis racquet by Williams & Cie, Paris, circa 1880,
400 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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Army & Navy lawn tennis racquet by F H Ayres circa 1890, with slightly flattened head,
Lot 197
Army & Navy lawn tennis racquet by F H Ayres circa 1890, with slightly flattened head,
150 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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The Oxford & Cambridge lawn tennis racquet originally from a F.H.
Lot 198
The Oxford & Cambridge lawn tennis racquet originally from a F.H.
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200 - 300 GBP
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Extra Special flat-top fantail lawn tennis racquet circa 1890, with handle dovetailed into wedge,
Lot 199
Extra Special flat-top fantail lawn tennis racquet circa 1890, with handle dovetailed into wedge,
320 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A 'Tournament 3' lawn tennis racquet by Bussey & Co circa 1896, with a striking fishtail,
Lot 200
A 'Tournament 3' lawn tennis racquet by Bussey & Co circa 1896, with a striking fishtail,
220 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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Three early 20th century wooden framed lawn tennis racquets, all with a convex head,
Lot 201
Three early 20th century wooden framed lawn tennis racquets, all with a convex head,
150 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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Four 1920s wooden tennis racquets, all with a convex wedge,
Lot 202
Four 1920s wooden tennis racquets, all with a convex wedge,
100 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A photograph of Fred Perry at the Slazenger's factory with his Hollywood friend,
Lot 203
A photograph of Fred Perry at the Slazenger's factory with his Hollywood friend,
0 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Birmal patent aluminium lawn tennis racquet circa late 1920s, patent number 219535,
Lot 204
A Birmal patent aluminium lawn tennis racquet circa late 1920s, patent number 219535,
340 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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Two French tennis wooden framed racquets,
Lot 206
Two French tennis wooden framed racquets,
0 GBP
20 - 30 GBP
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The evolution of the tennis racket: a collection of 14 lawn tennis rackets dating between circa
Lot 207
The evolution of the tennis racket: a collection of 14 lawn tennis rackets dating between circa
480 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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Five late 20th century tennis racquets, all in unused original condition,
Lot 208
Five late 20th century tennis racquets, all in unused original condition,
80 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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The Lightning Tennis Ball Cleaner by Suffolk Iron Foundry circa 1930s,
Lot 209
The Lightning Tennis Ball Cleaner by Suffolk Iron Foundry circa 1930s,
260 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A collection of boxed tennis balls,
Lot 210
A collection of boxed tennis balls,
200 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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The very rare pine boxed set of 'Cassiobury Games of Badminton and Garden Tennis' circa 1875,
Lot 211
The very rare pine boxed set of 'Cassiobury Games of Badminton and Garden Tennis' circa 1875,
700 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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An early Slazenger pine tennis box, with cast-iron handles incorporating maker's mark,
Lot 212
An early Slazenger pine tennis box, with cast-iron handles incorporating maker's mark,
40 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A gentleman's leather lawn tennis carrying case circa 1930s, with metal frame,
Lot 213
A gentleman's leather lawn tennis carrying case circa 1930s, with metal frame,
150 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A rare wooden boxed set of
Lot 214
A rare wooden boxed set of "Tennis de Salon" circa 1900, containing two strung rackets,
440 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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Four boxed table tennis sets, i) TABLE TENNIS, THE GREAT SOCIETY GAME, by Chad Valley, two 40cm.
Lot 215
Four boxed table tennis sets, i) TABLE TENNIS, THE GREAT SOCIETY GAME, by Chad Valley, two 40cm.
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250 - 350 GBP
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Four boxed table tennis sets, i) TABLE TENNIS - THE NEW GAME, circa 1900,
Lot 216
Four boxed table tennis sets, i) TABLE TENNIS - THE NEW GAME, circa 1900,
160 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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Four boxed table tennis sets, i) TABLE TENNIS, circa 1900, by McLoughlin Bros.
Lot 217
Four boxed table tennis sets, i) TABLE TENNIS, circa 1900, by McLoughlin Bros.
150 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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The tennis racket used by Bjorn Borg in the 1981 US Open Final v John McEnroe,
Lot 218
The tennis racket used by Bjorn Borg in the 1981 US Open Final v John McEnroe,
5,500 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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A Donnay Borg Pro oversize shop display racquet 1980s, 137cm.
Lot 219
A Donnay Borg Pro oversize shop display racquet 1980s, 137cm.
120 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Roger Federer signed tennis shirt, cap & bandana,
Lot 220
Roger Federer signed tennis shirt, cap & bandana,
260 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Stanislas Wawrinka signed tennis shirt worn during the 2016 US Open,
Lot 221
Stanislas Wawrinka signed tennis shirt worn during the 2016 US Open,
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300 - 500 GBP
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A large
Lot 222
A large "Welcome" banner from the 2010 Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships, printed on green vinyl,
160 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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19 signed photographs/postcards of tennis players, comprising Virginia Wade,
Lot 223
19 signed photographs/postcards of tennis players, comprising Virginia Wade,
120 GBP
140 - 180 GBP
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Four signed Wimbledon tennis programmes,
Lot 224
Four signed Wimbledon tennis programmes,
120 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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Andy Murray signed 2013 Wimbledon framed photo montage,
Lot 225
Andy Murray signed 2013 Wimbledon framed photo montage,
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250 - 350 GBP
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A collection of five cased tennis medals,
Lot 226
A collection of five cased tennis medals,
0 GBP
180 - 220 GBP
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A 1900 lawn tennis Prize, in the form of a handsome & sturdy glass,
Lot 227
A 1900 lawn tennis Prize, in the form of a handsome & sturdy glass,
80 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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An unusual lawn tennis prize awarded to Herbert Roper Barrett (former GB International and Davis
Lot 228
An unusual lawn tennis prize awarded to Herbert Roper Barrett (former GB International and Davis
140 GBP
70 - 90 GBP
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An attractive pair of lawn tennis & golf-themed porcelain vases,
Lot 229
An attractive pair of lawn tennis & golf-themed porcelain vases,
85 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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An Impressively detailed 1930s silvered tennis figurine of a gentleman about to play a forehand
Lot 230
An Impressively detailed 1930s silvered tennis figurine of a gentleman about to play a forehand
110 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A pair of French 19th century spelter figures with the unusual sporting subject of jeu de balle au
Lot 231
A pair of French 19th century spelter figures with the unusual sporting subject of jeu de balle au
200 GBP
220 - 260 GBP
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A Victorian novelty tennis dinner gong, the brass gong supported by upright tennis rackets,
Lot 232
A Victorian novelty tennis dinner gong, the brass gong supported by upright tennis rackets,
550 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A collection of silver tennis spoons, comprising a cased set of six, Birmingham, 1938,
Lot 233
A collection of silver tennis spoons, comprising a cased set of six, Birmingham, 1938,
170 GBP
180 - 220 GBP
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Four enamel boxes portraying tennis, three by Halcyon Days,
Lot 234
Four enamel boxes portraying tennis, three by Halcyon Days,
140 GBP
140 - 180 GBP
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A selection of Lawn & Real Tennis prints, i) Interior of Fleet Prison, The Racket-Court,
Lot 235
A selection of Lawn & Real Tennis prints, i) Interior of Fleet Prison, The Racket-Court,
40 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A signed H M Bateman print featuring the Centre Court at Wimbledon and called
Lot 236
A signed H M Bateman print featuring the Centre Court at Wimbledon and called "The Debutante",
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50 - 80 GBP
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A [London] Evening Standard news-stand poster announcing Virginia Wade's championship victory at
Lot 237
A [London] Evening Standard news-stand poster announcing Virginia Wade's championship victory at
80 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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An Edwardian drawing in coloured pastels by an unknown hand of a lady tennis player,
Lot 238
An Edwardian drawing in coloured pastels by an unknown hand of a lady tennis player,
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400 - 500 GBP
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Six original artworks featuring lawn tennis,
Lot 239
Six original artworks featuring lawn tennis,
150 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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Gordon King (contemporary) WIMBLEDON: MEN'S DOUBLES MATCH ON AN OUTSIDE COURT signed, watercolour,
Lot 240
Gordon King (contemporary) WIMBLEDON: MEN'S DOUBLES MATCH ON AN OUTSIDE COURT signed, watercolour,
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250 - 350 GBP
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