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Sporting Memorabilia (21st & 22nd May 2018)
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34-35 New Bond Street
London
W1A 2AA
United Kingdom

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Sporting Memorabilia (21st & 22nd May 2018)

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

Auction dates
21 May 2018 10:30 BST
Lots: 1 to 694
22 May 2018 10:30 BST
Lots: 695 to 1400
Viewing dates
20 May 2018 12:00 - 17:00 BST
21 May 2018 09:00 - 17:00 BST
22 May 2018 09:00 - 17:00 BST
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An album of privately taken unpublished photographs that includes three rare images of Centre Court
Lot 481
An album of privately taken unpublished photographs that includes three rare images of Centre Court
750 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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Rare period photograph of the British 1912 Davis Cup team taken at Worple Road, 6 by 8in.
Lot 482
Rare period photograph of the British 1912 Davis Cup team taken at Worple Road, 6 by 8in.
75 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Family album containing four privately taken photographs of Bunny Austin, Fred Perry,
Lot 483
Family album containing four privately taken photographs of Bunny Austin, Fred Perry,
0 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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A collection of nine original Roland Garros tennis posters, first commissioned by the FFT in 1980,
Lot 484
A collection of nine original Roland Garros tennis posters, first commissioned by the FFT in 1980,
480 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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Original period caricature of Jean Borotra the French tennis champion of the 1920s/30s,
Lot 485
Original period caricature of Jean Borotra the French tennis champion of the 1920s/30s,
75 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Sidney Bertram Robertson-Rodger original watercolour and pencil drawing titled
Lot 486
Sidney Bertram Robertson-Rodger original watercolour and pencil drawing titled "June - Wimbledon
0 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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Patrick Wright (born 1945) original Cartoon artwork
Lot 487
Patrick Wright (born 1945) original Cartoon artwork "Match Point" depicting the 1982 Connors v
0 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A pair of Cambridge University Championship Racquet Medals awarded to Philip Wyndham Cobbold
Lot 488
A pair of Cambridge University Championship Racquet Medals awarded to Philip Wyndham Cobbold
400 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Two silver continental tennis medals,
Lot 489
Two silver continental tennis medals,
0 GBP
75 - 100 GBP
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Gentlemen's Doubles Lawn Tennis National Championships trophy dated 1883,
Lot 490
Gentlemen's Doubles Lawn Tennis National Championships trophy dated 1883,
1,550 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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A very early and important trophy in the history of lawn tennis in Germany dated 1891,
Lot 491
A very early and important trophy in the history of lawn tennis in Germany dated 1891,
2,400 GBP
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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A trio of silver trophies presented at the Lawn Tennis Championships at the Uhlenhorst Club,
Lot 492
A trio of silver trophies presented at the Lawn Tennis Championships at the Uhlenhorst Club,
400 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A German silver trophy presented at the Hamburg Lawn Tennis Tournament in August 1897,
Lot 493
A German silver trophy presented at the Hamburg Lawn Tennis Tournament in August 1897,
180 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A large and important silver tennis trophy for the gentlemen's singles 'Championship of Europe'
Lot 494
A large and important silver tennis trophy for the gentlemen's singles 'Championship of Europe'
3,200 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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A lawn tennis trophy for the 1928 International Club Captain's Prize for the gentlemen's doubles,
Lot 495
A lawn tennis trophy for the 1928 International Club Captain's Prize for the gentlemen's doubles,
55 GBP
75 - 100 GBP
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The trophy for the women's doubles at the 50th Pacific Coast Tennis Championships in 1939,
Lot 496
The trophy for the women's doubles at the 50th Pacific Coast Tennis Championships in 1939,
220 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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Two lawn tennis trophies awarded to Jana Novotna (1968-2017) the first as runner-up in the 1991
Lot 497
Two lawn tennis trophies awarded to Jana Novotna (1968-2017) the first as runner-up in the 1991
800 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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9ct.
Lot 498
9ct.
300 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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A very fine silver propelling pencil by Sampson Mordan designed as a tilt-head tennis racquet,
Lot 499
A very fine silver propelling pencil by Sampson Mordan designed as a tilt-head tennis racquet,
280 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A very fine silver propelling pencil by W. Thornhill & Co.
Lot 500
A very fine silver propelling pencil by W. Thornhill & Co.
550 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A rare Dutch silver hand mirror designed as a lawn tennis racquet, hallmarked S.
Lot 501
A rare Dutch silver hand mirror designed as a lawn tennis racquet, hallmarked S.
340 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A group of 13 silver and enamel spoons awarded to Mrs G M Williams for winning both inter-county
Lot 502
A group of 13 silver and enamel spoons awarded to Mrs G M Williams for winning both inter-county
90 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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Silver-mounted glass claret jug with tennis decoration, fully hallmarked Whitehill, Sheffield, 2004,
Lot 503
Silver-mounted glass claret jug with tennis decoration, fully hallmarked Whitehill, Sheffield, 2004,
150 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A very rare silver spring-loaded lawn tennis themed letter holder on an oak stand hallmarked
Lot 504
A very rare silver spring-loaded lawn tennis themed letter holder on an oak stand hallmarked
340 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A finely modelled and impressive bronze gentleman lawn tennis player figure by Gottlob Deihle (1856
Lot 505
A finely modelled and impressive bronze gentleman lawn tennis player figure by Gottlob Deihle (1856
260 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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Three antique Dutch Delft blue & white wall tiles depicting the game of shuttlecock and battledore,
Lot 506
Three antique Dutch Delft blue & white wall tiles depicting the game of shuttlecock and battledore,
55 GBP
75 - 100 GBP
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A pair of finely modelled Austrian Art Nouveau porcelain figures of lady tennis players by Ernst
Lot 507
A pair of finely modelled Austrian Art Nouveau porcelain figures of lady tennis players by Ernst
850 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A lawn tennis-themed ceramics collection, comprising i) a large Denby treacle-coloured lemonade jug,
Lot 508
A lawn tennis-themed ceramics collection, comprising i) a large Denby treacle-coloured lemonade jug,
150 GBP
180 - 220 GBP
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A Victorian lady lawn tennis player's skirt lifter circa 1885,
Lot 509
A Victorian lady lawn tennis player's skirt lifter circa 1885,
3,200 GBP
75 - 100 GBP
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A varnished pine lawn tennis equipment box circa 1885, inscribed LAWN TENNIS to the lid,
Lot 510
A varnished pine lawn tennis equipment box circa 1885, inscribed LAWN TENNIS to the lid,
170 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Rare Victorian oak lawn tennis equipment box dated 1890,
Lot 511
Rare Victorian oak lawn tennis equipment box dated 1890,
320 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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An Edwardian lawn tennis wooden umpire's chair, two steps, leather seat, height 160cm.
Lot 512
An Edwardian lawn tennis wooden umpire's chair, two steps, leather seat, height 160cm.
320 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Scarce original c1900 Slazenger Lawn Tennis Ball advertising board,
Lot 513
Scarce original c1900 Slazenger Lawn Tennis Ball advertising board,
440 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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Three sets of lawn tennis balls 1930s/40s, i) an unopened/sealed box of six Slazenger Demon,
Lot 514
Three sets of lawn tennis balls 1930s/40s, i) an unopened/sealed box of six Slazenger Demon,
0 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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An unused box of six L.T.A.
Lot 515
An unused box of six L.T.A.
240 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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Two flat-top lawn tennis racquets,
Lot 516
Two flat-top lawn tennis racquets, "The Wonder" by J.D.
130 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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Three fishtail lawn tennis racquets, a Slazenger
Lot 517
Three fishtail lawn tennis racquets, a Slazenger "Demon" circa 1890,
130 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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Three American lawn tennis racquets, Wright & DItson of Boston, Mass.
Lot 518
Three American lawn tennis racquets, Wright & DItson of Boston, Mass.
60 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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Rare double vertical strings “The Crown” lawn tennis racquet by Williams and Co.
Lot 519
Rare double vertical strings “The Crown” lawn tennis racquet by Williams and Co.
160 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Lot 520
A "Birmal" aluminium framed lawn tennis racquet circa 1923, with fully intact wire stringing,
500 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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Wilson 'Don Budge' portrait 'Ghost' racquet,
Lot 521
Wilson 'Don Budge' portrait 'Ghost' racquet,
60 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Hazell's Streamline Green Star lawn tennis racquet circa 1937, with distinctive three branch handle,
Lot 522
Hazell's Streamline Green Star lawn tennis racquet circa 1937, with distinctive three branch handle,
280 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A collection of nine 'autographed' player portrait lawn tennis racquets by Wilson dating between
Lot 523
A collection of nine 'autographed' player portrait lawn tennis racquets by Wilson dating between
130 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A collection of 23 Prince lawn tennis racquets 1980s, nearly all in unused condition,
Lot 524
A collection of 23 Prince lawn tennis racquets 1980s, nearly all in unused condition,
340 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A winner's prize medal from the first modern Olympic Games at Athens in 1896,
Lot 525
A winner's prize medal from the first modern Olympic Games at Athens in 1896,
0 GBP
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
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Athens 1896 Olympic Games participant's medal in original case of issue, designed by N Lytras,
Lot 526
Athens 1896 Olympic Games participant's medal in original case of issue, designed by N Lytras,
450 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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Athens 1896 Olympic Games participant's medal, designed by N Lytras, struck by Honto-Poulus, bronze,
Lot 527
Athens 1896 Olympic Games participant's medal, designed by N Lytras, struck by Honto-Poulus, bronze,
360 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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Collection of 13 Greek postage stamps commemorating Olympic Games held in Athens,
Lot 528
Collection of 13 Greek postage stamps commemorating Olympic Games held in Athens,
100 GBP
120 - 160 GBP
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Paris Exposition 1900 Guide Book including coverage of the Olympic Games,
Lot 529
Paris Exposition 1900 Guide Book including coverage of the Olympic Games,
140 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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Small collection of Olympic Games publications,
Lot 530
Small collection of Olympic Games publications,
110 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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1900 Paris Exposition Universelle silver medal, the obverse with 'Fame' , named to Georges Voguet,
Lot 531
1900 Paris Exposition Universelle silver medal, the obverse with 'Fame' , named to Georges Voguet,
150 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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1900 Paris Exposition Universelle Internationale medal, designed by Chaplain, stamped BRONZE,
Lot 532
1900 Paris Exposition Universelle Internationale medal, designed by Chaplain, stamped BRONZE,
110 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Very scarce Paris 1900 Olympic Games 'Concours d'Automobiles' gold winner's prize medal plaque
Lot 533
Very scarce Paris 1900 Olympic Games 'Concours d'Automobiles' gold winner's prize medal plaque
0 GBP
70,000 - 90,000 GBP
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Paris 1900 Olympic Games 'Concours d'Automobiles' silver award plaque,
Lot 534
Paris 1900 Olympic Games 'Concours d'Automobiles' silver award plaque,
0 GBP
3,500 - 4,500 GBP
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Rare 1900 Paris Olympic Games silver prize medal plaque for gymnastics, with loop & ring,
Lot 535
Rare 1900 Paris Olympic Games silver prize medal plaque for gymnastics, with loop & ring,
0 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Paris 1900 Olympic Games winner's medal plaque, designed by F.
Lot 536
Paris 1900 Olympic Games winner's medal plaque, designed by F.
800 GBP
350 - 450 GBP
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'Gold Medal' of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition 1904, Triangular, bronze, 70mm.
Lot 537
'Gold Medal' of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition 1904, Triangular, bronze, 70mm.
120 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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'Gold Medal' of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition 1904, triangular gilt-bronze, 70mm.
Lot 538
'Gold Medal' of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition 1904, triangular gilt-bronze, 70mm.
0 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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Grand Prize Medal of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition 1904, Triangular, bronze, 70mm.
Lot 539
Grand Prize Medal of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition 1904, Triangular, bronze, 70mm.
0 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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Bronze Medal of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition 1904, Circular, 64mm.
Lot 540
Bronze Medal of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition 1904, Circular, 64mm.
0 GBP
180 - 220 GBP
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