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Sporting Memorabilia (15 & 16 May 2017)
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34-35 New Bond Street
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W1A 2AA
United Kingdom
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
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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.
0 GBP
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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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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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 "Tennis de Salon" circa 1900, containing two strung rackets,
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.
0 GBP
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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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,
0 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A large "Welcome" banner from the 2010 Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships, printed on green vinyl,
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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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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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 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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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 "The Debutante",
Lot 236
A signed H M Bateman print featuring the Centre Court at Wimbledon and called "The Debutante",
0 GBP
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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Six original artworks featuring lawn tennis,
Lot 239
Six original artworks featuring lawn tennis,
150 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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Four original canned cine reels of tennis film, i) labelled 16mm.
Lot 241
Four original canned cine reels of tennis film, i) labelled 16mm.
400 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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Original lawn tennis and other sports films, original 16mm.
Lot 242
Original lawn tennis and other sports films, original 16mm.
30 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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Five postcards with portraits of tennis players circa 1912,
Lot 243
Five postcards with portraits of tennis players circa 1912,
75 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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A fine album of 47 autographed real photo postcards of tennis players of the 1920s/30s published by
Lot 244
A fine album of 47 autographed real photo postcards of tennis players of the 1920s/30s published by
1,800 GBP
900 - 1,200 GBP
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A large lawn tennis postcard album,
Lot 245
A large lawn tennis postcard album,
400 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A collection of nearly 200 lawn tennis cigarette cards,
Lot 246
A collection of nearly 200 lawn tennis cigarette cards,
60 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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Three period b&w press photographs portraying the draw for the Davis Cup in 1934, 1935 & 1937,
Lot 247
Three period b&w press photographs portraying the draw for the Davis Cup in 1934, 1935 & 1937,
80 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Rare original 1926 photograph of the future King George VI competing in the gentlemen's doubles at
Lot 249
Rare original 1926 photograph of the future King George VI competing in the gentlemen's doubles at
130 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A rare example of the signature of the inventor of lawn tennis Major Walter Clopton Wingfield,
Lot 250
A rare example of the signature of the inventor of lawn tennis Major Walter Clopton Wingfield,
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750 - 1,000 GBP
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A folder of historically important ephemera from the personal collection of the lawn tennis player
Lot 251
A folder of historically important ephemera from the personal collection of the lawn tennis player
8,000 GBP
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Collection of tennis ephemera formerly in the collection of Percy Rootham (Vice President of the
Lot 252
Collection of tennis ephemera formerly in the collection of Percy Rootham (Vice President of the
0 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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A collection of lawn tennis ephemera dating from the 1880s to the 1930s,
Lot 253
A collection of lawn tennis ephemera dating from the 1880s to the 1930s,
160 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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Three French books on Real & Long Tennis, i) Annuaire Documentaire de la Longue Paume 1928-29, 286p.
Lot 254
Three French books on Real & Long Tennis, i) Annuaire Documentaire de la Longue Paume 1928-29, 286p.
220 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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A rare pamphlet titled "The Game of Tennis",
Lot 255
A rare pamphlet titled "The Game of Tennis",
130 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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The leather-bound limited edition of Lord Aberdare's J.T.
Lot 256
The leather-bound limited edition of Lord Aberdare's J.T.
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120 - 160 GBP
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Five Crystal Palace speedway programmes, v Lea Bridge 9.8.1930, Wimbledon 2.5.31, West Ham 13.8.
Lot 257
Five Crystal Palace speedway programmes, v Lea Bridge 9.8.1930, Wimbledon 2.5.31, West Ham 13.8.
180 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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A collection of 62 Speedway supporters' badges, including a Harringay dated 1937-38,
Lot 258
A collection of 62 Speedway supporters' badges, including a Harringay dated 1937-38,
170 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Amateur Motor Cycle Championship Race programme 8th September 1927, held over the T.T.
Lot 259
Amateur Motor Cycle Championship Race programme 8th September 1927, held over the T.T.
0 GBP
120 - 160 GBP
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A signed manuscript letter from the celebrated Irish motorcycle racer Stanley Woods,
Lot 260
A signed manuscript letter from the celebrated Irish motorcycle racer Stanley Woods,
0 GBP
180 - 220 GBP
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Stanley Woods autograph, biography and photographs,
Lot 261
Stanley Woods autograph, biography and photographs,
100 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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1950s & 1960s Motor Cycle Racing Memorabilia, John Surtees On Racing,
Lot 262
1950s & 1960s Motor Cycle Racing Memorabilia, John Surtees On Racing,
75 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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