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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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Racecards including the 1953 and 1956 Cheltenham Gold Cups,
Lot 121
Racecards including the 1953 and 1956 Cheltenham Gold Cups,
110 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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A rare full set of five 1964 Royal Ascot racecards,
Lot 122
A rare full set of five 1964 Royal Ascot racecards,
260 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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Nine Sandown Park Member's metal race badges, comprising 1882 (Lady's), 84, 86, 90, 91, 92,
Lot 123
Nine Sandown Park Member's metal race badges, comprising 1882 (Lady's), 84, 86, 90, 91, 92,
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150 - 200 GBP
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Eight Sandown Park Member's metal race badges, comprising 1883 (Lady's), 84 (Lady's), 87, 91, 92,
Lot 124
Eight Sandown Park Member's metal race badges, comprising 1883 (Lady's), 84 (Lady's), 87, 91, 92,
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150 - 200 GBP
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Eight Sandown Park Member's metal race badges, comprising 1883 (Lady's), 84 (Lady's), 86, 91, 92,
Lot 125
Eight Sandown Park Member's metal race badges, comprising 1883 (Lady's), 84 (Lady's), 86, 91, 92,
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150 - 200 GBP
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A fine collection of 75 metal race badges for Liverpool County Stand,
Lot 126
A fine collection of 75 metal race badges for Liverpool County Stand,
4,800 GBP
1,800 - 2,500 GBP
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A collection of 45 enamelled members horse Racing badges,
Lot 127
A collection of 45 enamelled members horse Racing badges,
340 GBP
350 - 450 GBP
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A rare and unusual set of 11 cards featuring famous colours of leading international racehorse
Lot 128
A rare and unusual set of 11 cards featuring famous colours of leading international racehorse
0 GBP
120 - 160 GBP
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A collection of approx.
Lot 129
A collection of approx.
550 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A trio of plans of the Jockey Club Training Grounds at Newmarket for the 1954 season,
Lot 130
A trio of plans of the Jockey Club Training Grounds at Newmarket for the 1954 season,
130 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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Grand National Meeting BBC broadcasting memorabilia, including various media-issued armbands,
Lot 131
Grand National Meeting BBC broadcasting memorabilia, including various media-issued armbands,
50 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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An interesting selection of racecards and ephemera,
Lot 132
An interesting selection of racecards and ephemera,
75 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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Large collection of modern racing memorabilia, including books, racecards, calendars,
Lot 133
Large collection of modern racing memorabilia, including books, racecards, calendars,
130 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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Hand written stud book for the Snailwell Stud at Newmarket 1967 to 1983,
Lot 134
Hand written stud book for the Snailwell Stud at Newmarket 1967 to 1983,
150 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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Small quantity of mixed racing printed memorabilia, mostly 1980s and including Pacemaker,
Lot 135
Small quantity of mixed racing printed memorabilia, mostly 1980s and including Pacemaker,
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20 - 30 GBP
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Four volumes on racing, Nimrod's The Chace, The Turf and The Road,
Lot 136
Four volumes on racing, Nimrod's The Chace, The Turf and The Road,
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100 - 150 GBP
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Sloan (Tod) Tod Sloan By Himself, signed limited edition, 183/200, printed on special paper,
Lot 137
Sloan (Tod) Tod Sloan By Himself, signed limited edition, 183/200, printed on special paper,
130 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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British Sports and Sportsmen: Racing, this volume is one of the South African Edition, 331/500,
Lot 138
British Sports and Sportsmen: Racing, this volume is one of the South African Edition, 331/500,
60 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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eight volumes on racing, hunting & equestrian interest,
Lot 139
eight volumes on racing, hunting & equestrian interest,
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Mountier (Mary) Hunter (Allan) & Kelly (Peter) Notable New Zealand Thoroughbreds,
Lot 140
Mountier (Mary) Hunter (Allan) & Kelly (Peter) Notable New Zealand Thoroughbreds,
90 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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Temple (William K.
Lot 141
Temple (William K.
700 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A complete run of Timeform Racehorses of ..., originally titled Best Horse of ...
Lot 142
A complete run of Timeform Racehorses of ..., originally titled Best Horse of ...
2,800 GBP
800 - 1,000 GBP
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An unbroken run of Chasers & Hurdlers from 1975-76 to 2010-11,
Lot 143
An unbroken run of Chasers & Hurdlers from 1975-76 to 2010-11,
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Timeform: Racehorses of 1950, rare, exceptionally clean internally,
Lot 144
Timeform: Racehorses of 1950, rare, exceptionally clean internally,
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Timeform: Racehorses of 1951, rare, exceptionally clean internally,
Lot 145
Timeform: Racehorses of 1951, rare, exceptionally clean internally,
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Timeform: Racehorses of 1952, rare, exceptionally clean internally, all intact, no annotations,
Lot 146
Timeform: Racehorses of 1952, rare, exceptionally clean internally, all intact, no annotations,
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120 - 180 GBP
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Large vintage English Greyhound Racing poster, the artwork featuring the 1,
Lot 147
Large vintage English Greyhound Racing poster, the artwork featuring the 1,
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500 - 700 GBP
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Belgian vintage poster for greyhound racing at the Palais des Sports in Brussels,
Lot 148
Belgian vintage poster for greyhound racing at the Palais des Sports in Brussels,
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Vintage greyhound racing poster for the News of the World National Inter-Track Competition,
Lot 149
Vintage greyhound racing poster for the News of the World National Inter-Track Competition,
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220 - 280 GBP
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Large Italian poster for the international equestrian competition the "Piazza di Siena" held in
Lot 150
Large Italian poster for the international equestrian competition the "Piazza di Siena" held in
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400 - 600 GBP
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Seven vintage Moss Bros.
Lot 151
Seven vintage Moss Bros.
65 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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After Henry Alken senior (1785-1851) FOUR FOX HUNTING PRINTS: THE BURST, A CHECK, TALLY O!,
Lot 152
After Henry Alken senior (1785-1851) FOUR FOX HUNTING PRINTS: THE BURST, A CHECK, TALLY O!,
50 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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After Samuel Howitt (1765-1822) A GROUP OF 11 COUNTRY PURSUITS PRINTS: DUCK HAWKING,
Lot 153
After Samuel Howitt (1765-1822) A GROUP OF 11 COUNTRY PURSUITS PRINTS: DUCK HAWKING,
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180 - 220 GBP
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A cased set of six W.T.
Lot 154
A cased set of six W.T.
340 GBP
350 - 550 GBP
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John Arthur Board (1886-1975) POLO PLAYER pen & ink & watercolour, 19 by 24cm.
Lot 155
John Arthur Board (1886-1975) POLO PLAYER pen & ink & watercolour, 19 by 24cm.
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John Arthur Board (1886-1975) POLO PLAYERS pen & ink & watercolour, 19 by 23cm.
Lot 156
John Arthur Board (1886-1975) POLO PLAYERS pen & ink & watercolour, 19 by 23cm.
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250 - 350 GBP
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John Arthur Board (1886-1975) POLO PLAYERS pen & ink & watercolour, 19 by 24cm.
Lot 157
John Arthur Board (1886-1975) POLO PLAYERS pen & ink & watercolour, 19 by 24cm.
150 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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John Arthur Board (1886-1975) POLO PLAYERS (TWO) two pencil sketches, both 19 by 24cm.
Lot 158
John Arthur Board (1886-1975) POLO PLAYERS (TWO) two pencil sketches, both 19 by 24cm.
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John Arthur Board (1886-1975) POLO PLAYERS: TO CONCENTRATE ON RIDING OFF THE OPPOSING BACK pen &
Lot 159
John Arthur Board (1886-1975) POLO PLAYERS: TO CONCENTRATE ON RIDING OFF THE OPPOSING BACK pen &
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Pierre Gaillardot (French, 1910-2002) POLO MATCH AT DEAUVILLE Signed lower right,
Lot 160
Pierre Gaillardot (French, 1910-2002) POLO MATCH AT DEAUVILLE Signed lower right,
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A group of 13 assorted Punch cartoons featuring polo, mostly loose, a few mounted,
Lot 161
A group of 13 assorted Punch cartoons featuring polo, mostly loose, a few mounted,
40 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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Scalgo (French, 20th century) POLO MATCH signed in pencil, watercolour on paper, 40 by 57cm.
Lot 162
Scalgo (French, 20th century) POLO MATCH signed in pencil, watercolour on paper, 40 by 57cm.
50 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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A group of eight framed Vanity Fair prints of Polo personalities, comprising: i) "New York Herald",
Lot 163
A group of eight framed Vanity Fair prints of Polo personalities, comprising: i) "New York Herald",
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William Pearce (20th Century) SIR RAJINDER SINGH MAHARAJAH OF PATIALA, POLO PLAYER, 1900 signed,
Lot 164
William Pearce (20th Century) SIR RAJINDER SINGH MAHARAJAH OF PATIALA, POLO PLAYER, 1900 signed,
110 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Simon Dyer (contemporary) A TRIO OF CARICATURES OF POLO PLAYERS each signed, watercolour & gouache,
Lot 165
Simon Dyer (contemporary) A TRIO OF CARICATURES OF POLO PLAYERS each signed, watercolour & gouache,
120 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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Style of Snaffles [Charles Johnson Payne] PORTRAIT OF AN ARMY OFFICER watercolour and gouache on
Lot 166
Style of Snaffles [Charles Johnson Payne] PORTRAIT OF AN ARMY OFFICER watercolour and gouache on
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John Gregory King (1929-2014) POLO AT CIRENCESTER PARK Signed & dated '86, watercolour on paper,
Lot 167
John Gregory King (1929-2014) POLO AT CIRENCESTER PARK Signed & dated '86, watercolour on paper,
420 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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After Lionel Edwards (1877-1966) 1st Bn. v. 2nd Bn.
Lot 168
After Lionel Edwards (1877-1966) 1st Bn. v. 2nd Bn.
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100 - 150 GBP
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J C Partridge (19th century) DAPPLE GREY POLO PONY IN A STABLE,
Lot 169
J C Partridge (19th century) DAPPLE GREY POLO PONY IN A STABLE,
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500 - 700 GBP
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Walter Ord Carruthers (20th century) A STATION POLO TOURNAMENT - C.P.
Lot 170
Walter Ord Carruthers (20th century) A STATION POLO TOURNAMENT - C.P.
100 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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After Major Godfrey Douglas Giles (1857-1941) POLO AT HURLINGHAM signed in pencil by the artist
Lot 171
After Major Godfrey Douglas Giles (1857-1941) POLO AT HURLINGHAM signed in pencil by the artist
60 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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"Country Cartoon" by Guy CARICATURES OF FIVE POLO PLAYERS one signed, pen & ink & watercolour,
Lot 172
"Country Cartoon" by Guy CARICATURES OF FIVE POLO PLAYERS one signed, pen & ink & watercolour,
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A group of four artworks featuring polo, i) a print titled "Let other people play at other things,
Lot 173
A group of four artworks featuring polo, i) a print titled "Let other people play at other things,
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150 - 250 GBP
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Watercolour of a Polo match in Colonial India, signed with initials A.S.B.
Lot 174
Watercolour of a Polo match in Colonial India, signed with initials A.S.B.
160 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Gordon King (contemporary) POLO MATCH signed, watercolour, the image 35 by 56, mounted,
Lot 175
Gordon King (contemporary) POLO MATCH signed, watercolour, the image 35 by 56, mounted,
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JAK [Raymond Jackson] (1927-1977) NOT ANOTHER ABUSE OF THE STICK OLD BOY? Newspaper proof, printed,
Lot 176
JAK [Raymond Jackson] (1927-1977) NOT ANOTHER ABUSE OF THE STICK OLD BOY? Newspaper proof, printed,
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80 - 100 GBP
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A pair of photographic plates of the polo players George Miller and Lt. Col.
Lot 177
A pair of photographic plates of the polo players George Miller and Lt. Col.
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A complete set of Ranelagh Polo Club member's badges 1899 to 1938,
Lot 178
A complete set of Ranelagh Polo Club member's badges 1899 to 1938,
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800 - 1,000 GBP
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British Sports & Sportsmen Past & Present, compiled and edited by "The Sportsman",
Lot 179
British Sports & Sportsmen Past & Present, compiled and edited by "The Sportsman",
10 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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London Transport poster for sporting fixtures in May 1931, titled WHAT'S ON , MAY 3 to 9,
Lot 180
London Transport poster for sporting fixtures in May 1931, titled WHAT'S ON , MAY 3 to 9,
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