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Sporting Memorabilia, Session I — Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.

Auction House:Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:534
Sale Title:Sporting Memorabilia, Session ILots with images:518
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:415
Date:22-Sep-2023
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Carlton's Record VFL Score: Carlton met Hawthorn in Round 2 of the 1969 season. Carlton won the match, booting 30.30.210 against Hawthorn's 12.10.82. A commemorative trophy featuring a miniature white leather ball displayed on a bakelite stand with an engraved plate. The back of the ball bearing the stamped imprint of Fraser & Clinch (who were ball manufacturers in Preston). Possibly unique.
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Carlton Premiership Pennants for 1970, 1979, 1981 and 1982. (4).
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Carlton and the 1970 Grand Final: A group of 3 different pennants, 2 created during the finals and one for the Grand Final; all approx. 42 cm. (3 items). Carlton won the 1970 Grand Final, defeating Collingwood by 10 points. The game was played in front of a record crowd of 121,696 patrons at the M.C.G.
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An Original Piece From The Alex Jesaulenko Collection: Carlton hand-painted and lettered certificate, 'Carlton Football Club. Alex Jesaulenko. Dear Sir, We, the undersigned, on behalf of the Carlton Football Club wish to place on record our high appreciation of the manner in which you have upheld the honour of the Club, by your excellent and manly play during the past four years. Wishing you long life and prosperity, We are, Yours sincerely, (signed by George Harris & Bert Deacon) Carlton, 7th December,…
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VFL Mascot Poster (FP1) by Norcross: 'The Blues' with artwork by Hagg; laminated. The only example we have seen. 74 x 50 cm. [9 of the 12 teams have been seen].
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The 1970 Premiership Trophy: The Ross Faulkner 'native brand' football presented to Ian Robertson as a member of the 1970 Carlton Premiership Team; with added blue and white ribbons, the ball is mounted on a wooden plinth engraved with 'Carlton Football Club : Premiers V.F.L. 1970 : I. Robertson'. Each member of the victorious team received a similar trophy.
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1970 Weg Premiership poster, attractively framed & glazed, overall 72 x 57 cm.
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Carlton's 1970 Premiership: A full-size Match II football by Nutting and Young, signed by the 1970 premiership squad with small blue CFC ball and 'Premiers 1970' leather tags, presented on an attractive wooden stand with engrave metal plaque 'Carlton Football Club'.
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Jesaulenko's 1970 Grand Final 'Mark of the Century' immortalized in a limited edition statuette with plaque on front and plaque bearing statement of limitation [119/1000] on the back; raised on a timber plinth; overall 24 cm high. (Nb: We have seen only one other example and it was badly damaged).
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Berger Paints 'keep on keeping on' poster depicting Ian Robertson marking during the Carlton v St.Kilda Preliminary Final of 1970 which Carlton won by 62 points. An extremely rare survivor, attractively mounted, 51 x 76 cm.
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1972 Ansett travel poster 'Carlton & Orlando Wines Present, Fast Exciting Australian Football, Kennington Oval, Sunday Oct 29th, [1972] Ansett Airlines of Australia, Australia's Sporting Airline', colour process lithograph, size 100 x 64 cm; framed & glazed overall 105 x 90 cm. An extremely rare poster for the 1972 Carlton v All Stars exhibition match in London).
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Carlton Banners: A collection, mostly 1970s-80s; mainly dated. Mixed sizes. (11, all different).
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The Official Programme for the 'Carlton/Orlando Wines World Tour' signed to the front cover by John Nicholls. The Orlando All Stars team included Mal Brown, Ross Smith, Royce Hart, Malcolm Blight & Peter Bedford; Carlton were the 1972 Premiers. Extremely rare.
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1972 Weg Premiership poster; some minor mounting faults to lower corners; framed & glazed, overall 72 x 56 cm.
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1972 Carlton Premiership Medal, with the front design of a footballer by Andor Meszaros (1900-72, who had also designed the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games medals), the reverse shows players names in their positions, surrounded by text 'Victorian Football League/ Carlton: Premiers: 1972'. These medals were presented exclusively to the players and officials of the winning team. 1972 marked the introduction of the Final 5 for the first time in VFL history, one year too late for Carlton, which had finished fifth…
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1972 Official Team photograph, 'Carlton Football Club, V.F.L. Premiers 1972', Very good condition; the Premiership team includes John Nicholls, Robert Walls, Syd Jackson, Bruce Doull, Alex Jesaulenko & Adrian Gallagher. Framed & glazed, overall 41 x 51 cm. Provenance: The Alex Jesaulenko Collection, Leski Auctions, September 2013, Lot 67.
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'Premiers 1979', 26 cm diameter souvenir platter, with portraits of each Carlton player around edge, made by Westminster.
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1979 Weg Premiership poster; some faults mainly to upper left corner; framed, overall 72 x 56 cm.
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Carlton Membership Cards: 1980 - 2020 accumulation, incl. Pensioner types, (50+).
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An impressive bronze statue on a black marble base, depicting a Carlton player taking a 'screamer' over the shoulder of an Essendon player; overall 55 cm high.
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Limited Edition Commemorative Platters: 1982 VFL Premiers (Plate No.13); 1987 VFL Premiers (Plate No.003); and 1997 AFL Captain's Collection - Stephen Kernahan (#543/1,500). Toatl: 3 items.
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Carlton Player Hyundai bobbleheads including Stephen Kernahan, Anthony Koutoufides, Marc Murphy, Patrick Cripps, and 2 others; also a few by other makers. (9).
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1995 Carlton Premiership replica cup on wooden base which features a base plate engraved with details of the team members, 210 mm high.
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Carlton Football Club Team of The Century commemorative jumper, attractively framed, overall 82 x 55 cm. The Team of the 20th Century was announced at a special dinner on 20th May 2000.
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'Ron Barassi - Chronicling his Football Career using his scrapbooks and memorabilia' the magnificent 'Icons of Australian Sport' hardcover book [2008] signed an dedicated by Barassi.
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Carlton: A collection of glasses, mugs, cups and stubby holders including 1964 Centenary Year pewter mug, ceramic port flask, early glass and ceramic types, etc. (Total: 27 items).
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Carlton: A box of Carlton souvenirs, collectibles, novelties, yo-yos, toys and models; some rarely seen. (60+ items).
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A collection of Carlton cushions or pillows, ties, a plastic carry bag, a night cap, a money box, a small football, various lanyards, a roll of Footy ribbon, some ashtrays, trays, coasters, and souvenir biscuit tins. (40+ items).
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Books: A Carlton and Australian Rules Football library; hard and soft cover. (35+).
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Carlton: A small range of mirrors, bottles, cans, stubbie holders, coasters, etc.
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Carlton: A collection of framed prints, photographs, cuttings and cards, various sizes. (30+).
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Carlton: A range of framed, laminated and mounted items including photographs, prints, posters, shields, cuttings and cards; various sizes. (29 items).
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Carlton: An accumulation of badges, key rings, fobs, ties, cloth badges, phone cards, a cigarette case, medallions, photos and other pieces of club memorabilia. (Qty.)
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Carlton Memorabilia including a full size 'Blues - Match II' signed ball (noted Peter Jones, Trevor Keogh, Wayne Harmes, Alex Marcou, Greg Sharp, Phil Maylin and others), a Carlton Football Club ceramic football-shaped port bottle on a ceramic stand, a 1970 club Christmas card with artwork by Weg, two leather-bound membership cards (1989 and 1990 in the name of T. Barter); a 'Blues' banner created for 'The Gordon Homes Ladies' Auxiliary' and several other items.
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