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Sporting Memorabilia (13 & 14 November 2017)
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Sporting Memorabilia (13 & 14 November 2017)

Football, Olympic Games, Horse Racing, Polo, Boxing, Cricket, Golf, Tennis, Motor Sport, Rugby and other sports

Auction dates
13 Nov 2017 10:30 GMT
14 Nov 2017 10:30 GMT
Viewing dates
12 Nov 2017 12:00 - 17:00 GMT
13 Nov 2017 09:00 - 17:00 GMT
14 Nov 2017 09:00 - 17:00 GMT
Auction currency
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Peter Biegel (1913-1988) THEY MET AT LAST! THE PADDOCK, NEWBURY, 30 NOVEMBER '63, 'ARKLE' ,
Lot 1
Peter Biegel (1913-1988) THEY MET AT LAST! THE PADDOCK, NEWBURY, 30 NOVEMBER '63, 'ARKLE' ,
850 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Peter Biegel (1913-1988) WET MORNING ! ('ARKLE' IN HIS STABLE WITH WORK RIDER PADDY WOODS) signed,
Lot 2
Peter Biegel (1913-1988) WET MORNING ! ('ARKLE' IN HIS STABLE WITH WORK RIDER PADDY WOODS) signed,
950 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Peter Biegel (1913-1988) 'ARKLE' AT KEMPTON PARK signed,
Lot 3
Peter Biegel (1913-1988) 'ARKLE' AT KEMPTON PARK signed,
1,200 GBP
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Lot 4
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0 GBP
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Susan Crawford (20th/21st century) STUDIES OF PAT TAAFFE AND 'ARKLE' signed, oil on canvas, oval,
Lot 5
Susan Crawford (20th/21st century) STUDIES OF PAT TAAFFE AND 'ARKLE' signed, oil on canvas, oval,
2,400 GBP
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Mara McGregor (20th/21st century) 'LAST SUSPECT' WITH HYWEL DAVIES UP AT LETCOMBE BASSETT signed
Lot 6
Mara McGregor (20th/21st century) 'LAST SUSPECT' WITH HYWEL DAVIES UP AT LETCOMBE BASSETT signed
750 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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Leesa Sandys-Lumsdaine (1936-1985) and Diana Douglas-Hamilton (20th/21st century) ANNE,
Lot 7
Leesa Sandys-Lumsdaine (1936-1985) and Diana Douglas-Hamilton (20th/21st century) ANNE,
500 GBP
750 - 1,000 GBP
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Lot 8
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0 GBP
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Lot 9
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After Clifton Thomson of Nottingham (1775-1828) PANORAMIC VIEW OF BRITISH HORSE RACING: THE RACE
Lot 10
After Clifton Thomson of Nottingham (1775-1828) PANORAMIC VIEW OF BRITISH HORSE RACING: THE RACE
150 GBP
180 - 220 GBP
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By and After James Pollard (1792-1867) EPSOM RACES colour aquatint, Derby Day circa 1820,
Lot 11
By and After James Pollard (1792-1867) EPSOM RACES colour aquatint, Derby Day circa 1820,
110 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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After John Frederick Herring Snr. (1795-1865) JACK SPIGOT, THE WINNER OF THE GREAT St.
Lot 12
After John Frederick Herring Snr. (1795-1865) JACK SPIGOT, THE WINNER OF THE GREAT St.
260 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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After John Frederick Herring Snr. (1795-1865) THEODORE, THE WINNER OF THE GREAT St.
Lot 13
After John Frederick Herring Snr. (1795-1865) THEODORE, THE WINNER OF THE GREAT St.
240 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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After John Frederick Herring Snr. (1795-1865) MATILDA, THE WINNER OF THE GREAT St.
Lot 14
After John Frederick Herring Snr. (1795-1865) MATILDA, THE WINNER OF THE GREAT St.
100 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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After John Frederick Herring Snr. (1795-1865) ROWTON, THE WINNER OF THE GREAT St.
Lot 15
After John Frederick Herring Snr. (1795-1865) ROWTON, THE WINNER OF THE GREAT St.
240 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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After John Frederick Herring Snr. (1795-1865) BIRMINGHAM, THE WINNER OF THE GREAT St.
Lot 16
After John Frederick Herring Snr. (1795-1865) BIRMINGHAM, THE WINNER OF THE GREAT St.
240 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Follower of John Frederick Herring Snr.
Lot 17
Follower of John Frederick Herring Snr.
0 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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After Samuel Henry Alken (1810-1894) THE CAMBRIDGESHIRE STAKES 1853 (A PAIR) THEY ARE OFF;
Lot 18
After Samuel Henry Alken (1810-1894) THE CAMBRIDGESHIRE STAKES 1853 (A PAIR) THEY ARE OFF;
85 GBP
75 - 100 GBP
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A London Illustrated News supplement print featuring the 1895 Derby won by Lord Rosebery's
Lot 19
A London Illustrated News supplement print featuring the 1895 Derby won by Lord Rosebery's "Sir
100 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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John Alexander Harrington Bird (1846-1936)
Lot 20
John Alexander Harrington Bird (1846-1936) "PERSIMMON" (J.
460 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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After Alfred Charles Havell (1855-1928) A RACING NIGHTMARE colour lithograph with numerous
Lot 21
After Alfred Charles Havell (1855-1928) A RACING NIGHTMARE colour lithograph with numerous
180 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Walter Vernon (early 20th century) PORTRAIT OF THE RACEHORSE
Lot 22
Walter Vernon (early 20th century) PORTRAIT OF THE RACEHORSE "SAUSORINO" WITH JOCKEY UP signed,
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250 - 350 GBP
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Walter Vernon (early 20th century) PORTRAIT OF THE RACEHORSE
Lot 23
Walter Vernon (early 20th century) PORTRAIT OF THE RACEHORSE "SIGNORILLO" WITH JOCKEY UP WITH
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250 - 350 GBP
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A 1914 calendar featuring four horse racing scenes after Gilbert Wright, for W.D. & H.
Lot 24
A 1914 calendar featuring four horse racing scenes after Gilbert Wright, for W.D. & H.
0 GBP
250 - 300 GBP
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After Cecil Aldin (1870-1935) THE START AND THE FINISH OF THE 1923 EPSOM DERBY (A PAIR) both signed
Lot 25
After Cecil Aldin (1870-1935) THE START AND THE FINISH OF THE 1923 EPSOM DERBY (A PAIR) both signed
380 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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After Charles Ancelin (French,
Lot 26
After Charles Ancelin (French,
0 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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Lionel Edwards (1878-1966) PORTRAIT OF THE FILLY
Lot 27
Lionel Edwards (1878-1966) PORTRAIT OF THE FILLY "HAPPY LAUGHTER" THE 1953 1,
600 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Two signed Lionel Edwards racing prints, both signed in pencil by the artist to the lower margin,
Lot 28
Two signed Lionel Edwards racing prints, both signed in pencil by the artist to the lower margin,
110 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Thomas Sherwood La Fontaine (1915-2007) THE RACEHORSE
Lot 29
Thomas Sherwood La Fontaine (1915-2007) THE RACEHORSE "SWEET SOLERA" signed & titled, oil on board,
260 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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Harold George Packer (1908-1999) JOCKEYS RETURNING TO THE WEIGHING ROOM signed & dated '52,
Lot 30
Harold George Packer (1908-1999) JOCKEYS RETURNING TO THE WEIGHING ROOM signed & dated '52,
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150 - 200 GBP
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W J Nowne (20th century) PORTRAIT OF THE RACEHORSE
Lot 32
W J Nowne (20th century) PORTRAIT OF THE RACEHORSE "ARKLE" WITH PAT TAAFFE UP signed,
55 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Sue Wingate (contemporary) RACEHORSES ON THE GALLOPS IN WINTER signed, oil on canvas, 52 by 71cm.
Lot 33
Sue Wingate (contemporary) RACEHORSES ON THE GALLOPS IN WINTER signed, oil on canvas, 52 by 71cm.
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250 - 350 GBP
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Ludwig Koch (Austrian, 1866-1934) TROTTING AT KRIEAU RACETRACK,
Lot 34
Ludwig Koch (Austrian, 1866-1934) TROTTING AT KRIEAU RACETRACK,
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Large 1947 French poster for trotting races at La Capelle racetrack,
Lot 35
Large 1947 French poster for trotting races at La Capelle racetrack,
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300 - 400 GBP
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A vintage German poster for horse racing at Dusseldorf, signed L.
Lot 36
A vintage German poster for horse racing at Dusseldorf, signed L.
320 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Vintage horse racing poster designed as a view of the runners from a pair of binoculars, anonymous,
Lot 37
Vintage horse racing poster designed as a view of the runners from a pair of binoculars, anonymous,
200 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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1950 Soviet poster for the movie
Lot 38
1950 Soviet poster for the movie "The Cossacks of Kuban",
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400 - 600 GBP
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Soviet poster for trotting races in Riga organised by the St Petersburg Company,
Lot 39
Soviet poster for trotting races in Riga organised by the St Petersburg Company,
150 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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Paul Colin (French, 1892-1985) LOTERIE NATIONALE: GRAND PRIX DE PARIS 1966 signed in the plate,
Lot 40
Paul Colin (French, 1892-1985) LOTERIE NATIONALE: GRAND PRIX DE PARIS 1966 signed in the plate,
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600 - 800 GBP
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Large poster for horse racing at the
Lot 41
Large poster for horse racing at the "Big A" Aqueduct Racetrack, New York, circa 1970,
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An interesting trio of framed portraits of three generations of Rickaby jockeys,
Lot 42
An interesting trio of framed portraits of three generations of Rickaby jockeys,
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Clarence Hailey (photographer) THE JOCKEY FRED RICKABY JNR.
Lot 43
Clarence Hailey (photographer) THE JOCKEY FRED RICKABY JNR.
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120 - 180 GBP
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A pair of large photographs taken at the Twelve Club Annual Dinner & Dance in 1939, 9 by 17in.
Lot 44
A pair of large photographs taken at the Twelve Club Annual Dinner & Dance in 1939, 9 by 17in.
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80 - 100 GBP
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A group of six large b&w photographs featuring Grand Nationals between 1929 and 1938,
Lot 45
A group of six large b&w photographs featuring Grand Nationals between 1929 and 1938,
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A family photograph album relating to the Newmarket stable lad Leo Grimes who looked after 'Sweet
Lot 47
A family photograph album relating to the Newmarket stable lad Leo Grimes who looked after 'Sweet
170 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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Three 19th century horse racing/hunting Stevengraph silks, by Thomas Stevens, Coventry & London,
Lot 48
Three 19th century horse racing/hunting Stevengraph silks, by Thomas Stevens, Coventry & London,
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Ladies silk scarf commemorating the victory of Lord Derby's
Lot 49
Ladies silk scarf commemorating the victory of Lord Derby's "Hyperion" in the 1933 Epsom Derby,
80 GBP
120 - 160 GBP
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Early 20th century boxed gentleman's gold & silver tie pin designed with a jockey cap and whip,
Lot 50
Early 20th century boxed gentleman's gold & silver tie pin designed with a jockey cap and whip,
240 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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A circa 1920s cold painted metal Perpetual Match Lighter in the form of a horse and jockey,
Lot 51
A circa 1920s cold painted metal Perpetual Match Lighter in the form of a horse and jockey,
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150 - 250 GBP
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1920s car mascot originally owned by the jockey Walter Griggs,
Lot 52
1920s car mascot originally owned by the jockey Walter Griggs,
150 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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Beswick connoisseur model of Nijinsky with Lester Piggott up, Model No.
Lot 53
Beswick connoisseur model of Nijinsky with Lester Piggott up, Model No.
190 GBP
140 - 180 GBP
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A silver plate commemorating the achievements of the champions racehorse
Lot 54
A silver plate commemorating the achievements of the champions racehorse "Brigadier Gerard",
110 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A collection of 11 Martell Grand National water jugs, for 1989 Little Polveir, 1990 Mr Frisk,
Lot 55
A collection of 11 Martell Grand National water jugs, for 1989 Little Polveir, 1990 Mr Frisk,
80 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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Trainer's trophy presented to Frank Butters when winning the Austrian Derby in 1917 with
Lot 56
Trainer's trophy presented to Frank Butters when winning the Austrian Derby in 1917 with "San
140 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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The trophy for the Blankney Hunt Adjacent Race won by
Lot 57
The trophy for the Blankney Hunt Adjacent Race won by "Court Circular",
90 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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The trophy for the Belvoir Hunt 1934 Point-to-Point Ladies Plate,
Lot 58
The trophy for the Belvoir Hunt 1934 Point-to-Point Ladies Plate,
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600 - 800 GBP
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Two Swedish racing trophies dated 1962 awarded to the jockey Bill Rickaby, both silver plated,
Lot 59
Two Swedish racing trophies dated 1962 awarded to the jockey Bill Rickaby, both silver plated,
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120 - 150 GBP
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The jockey's trophy for the 1965 Gran Premio d'Italia won by Bill Rickaby riding Accrale,
Lot 60
The jockey's trophy for the 1965 Gran Premio d'Italia won by Bill Rickaby riding Accrale,
360 GBP
400 - 500 GBP
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