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Sporting Memorabilia

Session: Golf Memorabilia

Chester
16 Jun 2010, session starting at 10:00 BST
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Charles Lees R.S.A. (1800-1880): An important mid-19th Century preliminary oil on paper portrait of John Campbell of Glensaddell Painted in preparation for 'The Golfers A Grand Match Played on St. Andrews Links 1841'. The painting has been left untouched and undivided on board. Provenance: From a private collection in Surrey, England and a Christie's catalogue entry circa 1940, a copy of which is attached to the reverse of the painting.
Sold for £12,480 inc. premium
Charles Lees R.S.A. (1800-1880): An important mid-19th Century preliminary oil on paper portrait of John Campbell of Glensaddell ...
Three Charles Lees oil portraits for 'The Golfers' painting, together with two books and a colour print of 'The Golfers'.
Sold for £10,920 inc. premium
Charles Lees R.S.A. (1800-1880): An important mid-19th Century preliminary oil on paper portrait of the Earl of Eglinton ...
Charles Lees R.S.A. (1800-1880): An important mid-19th Century preliminary oil on paper portrait of Viscount Valentia painted in preparation for 'The Golfers A Grand Match Played on St. Andrews Links 1841'. The painting has been left untouched and undivided on board. This lot also includes a copy of 'Challenges & Champions', The Royal and Ancient Club 1754-1883, by John Behrend and Peter N. Lewis. 5 x 3½ inches Provenance: From a private collection in Surrey, England and a Christie's catalogue entry circa 1940, a copy of which is attached to the reverse of the painting.
Sold for £8,520 inc. premium
Charles Lees R.S.A. (1800-1880): An important mid-19th Century preliminary oil on paper portrait of Viscount Valentia painted in ...
An Allan Roberston stamped feather golf ball circa 1840s
Sold for £4,920 inc. premium
An Allan Roberston stamped feather golf ball circa 1840s

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A silver Royal North Devon Golf Club golfing medal
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A silver Royal North Devon Golf Club golfing medal
Sold for £456 inc. premium
A hall marked 15 ct. gold Victoria Vase medal played at the Prestwick Golf Club
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A hall marked 15 ct. gold Victoria Vase medal played at the Prestwick Golf Club
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£600 - 800
US$ 910 - 1,200
€700 - 930
A gold Tooting Bec Cup medal presented to S.S. Scott in 1954
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A gold Tooting Bec Cup medal presented to Syd S. Scott in 1954
Sold for £720 inc. premium
A gold Tooting Bec Cup medal presented to S.S. Scott in 1962
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A gold Tooting Bec Cup medal presented to Syd S. Scott in 1962
Sold for £900 inc. premium
A very rare box of German made golf balls circa 1920
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A very rare box of German made golf balls circa 1920
Sold for £66 inc. premium
A collection of pre-1930s golf balls
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A collection of pre-1930s golf balls
Sold for £114 inc. premium
A rare 12 box of Fisher's 'Reliable Repaints' circa late 1920's
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A rare 12 box of Fisher’s 'Reliable Repaints' circa late 1920's/early 1930's
Sold for £288 inc. premium
The Improved Golf Ball 'Flipoot' gutta-percha golf ball circa 1902
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The Improved Golf Ball 'Flipoot' gutta-percha golf ball circa 1902
Sold for £552 inc. premium
A 12 box of (Sparkbrook) The Fairway mesh patterned golf balls
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A 12 box of (Sparkbrook) The Fairway mesh patterned golf balls
Sold for £264 inc. premium
An Allan Roberston stamped feather golf ball circa 1840s
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An Allan Roberston stamped feather golf ball circa 1840s
Sold for £4,920 inc. premium
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