Page:3 May 19, 2019 Introduction Welcome to our first auction of Coins, Banknotes, Sporting Memorabilia & Collectables for 2019. If you have suitable material which you would like to consign for future such auctions, please contact us for an appointment. The highlight of this auction is undoubtedly the fabulous Phar Lap & Horse Racing collection assembled by Dario Dicarla of Melbourne featuring not only a pair Phar Lap’s horse-shoes Torsten Weller and his bridle as well as a selection of Race Books (notably including the very rare Cox Plate
[email protected] 1930 & 1931 & Melbourne Cup 1929, 1930 & 1931 books), but also a range of other fascinating material, well-complemented by selected items from other vendors. This is preceded by a strong section of Cricket material featuring the extensive collection of Don Bradman memorabilia formed by Don Moyes. Other notable items include the first Sheffield Shield gold winner’s medal from 1892 won by Jack Worrall (who not only captained Victoria in cricket, but was also the very first Australian Rules football coach), as well as the earliest known Tasmanian cricket cap. Gary Watson
[email protected] There is an excellent Football section to kick off the new season with items from nearly every club, including badges, jumpers, photographs, posters, and of course a selection of cigarette & trade cards. The Olympics offering is extensive, highlighted by a 1928 Australian Olympic Team ‘Baggy Green’ cap, and with a substantial 1956 Melbourne Games section. Under ‘Australiana’ you will find a wonderful Sydney Harbour Bridge collection with items ranging from kitsch to historic being offered substantially intact, and from a little further afield comes a volume of 1870s Fiji Times newspapers.