Page:3 Nov 25, 2018 Introduction Welcome to our second Sporting Memorabilia, Collectables, Coins & Banknotes Auction for 2018. As usual, we are delighted to present another interesting sale full of the unusual, the rare and the beautiful. We begin with the Sport section which includes an original and complete 1887 Goodwin & Co (NY) album, one of the earliest series of cigarette or trade cards. An original Torsten Weller authenticated set of golf clubs used by the great Peter Thomson could go for anything.
[email protected] The Olympics material includes the collections of Allan Calloway (Rowing) and Harry Gallagher (Swimming). Gallagher’s items include a group of early swimming texts from the 19th century. Again, Cricket is the standout part of the sale, featuring the balance of Don Wigan’s collection of autographs and the collection of Test leg-spinner Ray Bright. There are several very early membership tickets and medallions, Victor Richardson’s 1930 Ashes Medal, framed team photos, an unnamed “Baggy Green” and dozens of Team Sheets including Australia’s first official sheet, for the 1938 Test Team. Gary Watson
[email protected] Highlight of the Australian Rules Football section is the 1918 Carlton guernsey worn by Ern Cowley. This is the oldest-known jumper with the CFC monogram. The numerous cigarette and trade card lots are sure to be popular. In our July sale we had a marvellous group of mostly sport-related posters. The great success for that material has resulted in further consignments offered here, most notably Motoring including for Griffon Motocyclettes, Spido Oil, 1973 Indianapolis 500 and even the humble Vespa motor scooter.