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Memorabilia — Abacus Auctions

$29,500
1930 Phar Lap's horse shoes: Pair of horse-shoes, one front,…
$22,420
Australia: 1906 Gordon & Gotch postcard 'Australian…
$18,880
England: Lord Hawke: 1907 Wrench postcard 'Lord Hawke' (soiled)…
$17,110
1931 Phar Lap's 48th Race - 1931 Cox Plate: 'Moonee Valley…
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*** 1930 Phar Lap's horse shoes: Pair of horse-shoes, one front, other hind, ex Tommy Woodcock. Shoes are steel alloy, both inscribed 'Wood'S/ Bolton Eng/ Pt 12609', '8H' & 'Brookes' (who was the only farrier that shod Phar Lap in Sydney). Archivally mounted… ***
*** Australia: 1906 Gordon & Gotch postcard 'Australian Eleven/1905' with 15 framed portraits. Lovely card. ***
*** England: Lord Hawke: 1907 Wrench postcard 'Lord Hawke' (soiled) signed in ink 'Hawke'. (Martin Bladen Hawke, 7th Baron Hawke played 5 Tests for England 1896-1899, including 4 as captain). ***
*** 1931 Phar Lap's 48th Race - 1931 Cox Plate: 'Moonee Valley Racing Club, Official Programme, Cup Meeting, Saturday 24th October 1931', showing Phar Lap in the W S Cox Plate (first). Minor soiling and some notes inside. Extremely rare programme. (Record to… ***
*** Carlton Ern Cowley: 1918-19 Carlton Football Jumper navy blue wool with 'CFC' logo sewn onto front, extremely rare, some minor faults. The earliest known jumper with the Carlton monogram. Together with book 'The Carlton Story' by Buggy & Bell (Melbourne,… ***
*** 1930 Phar Lap's 34th Race - 1930 Melbourne Cup: 'Cup Day, Victoria Racing Club, Spring Meeting, 1930, Official Programme' (Tuesday 4th November), showing Phar Lap in the Melbourne Cup (first). Superb condition, window mounted with superb original… ***
*** Steve Waugh: 'Baggy Green' Australian Test Cap, signed inside 'To Keith, Many Thanks, Steve Waugh', green wool, embroidered Australian Coat-of-Arms on front. Superb condition. Ex Keith Attree, a former policeman who looked after the visiting teams at the… ***
*** 1989 Team sheets for Australia v New Zealand; Australia v Sri Lanka 1st Test signed both teams; 1991 Australia v England 3rd Test partially signed both teams; also Test match dinner menu for the first Test played in Tasmania, signed on reverse by… ***
*** 1989 Australian tour to England, official team sheet with 19 signatures including Allan Border, Geoff Marsh & Mark Taylor; plus signed photographs (11) & signed scorecard. (Qty 13) ***
*** 1930 Phar Lap's Racing Bridle used by Jim Pike during the 1930-31 season, being 59 cm long, attached to two strapped chromed metal bits, the reins being 145 cm long, with full strapping, race worn. Archivally framed, with a background photo of Phar Lap… ***
*** 1972-73 Jack Ryder Medal dinner menu for the inaugural medal presentation with 18 signatures including Jack Ryder, Don Bradman, Bill Ponsford, Lindsay Hassett and inaugural winner Ron Bird. Very scarce. ***
*** 1930 Phar Lap's 32nd Race - 1930 Cox Plate: 'Moonee Valley Racing Club, Official Programme, Cup Meeting, 25th October 1930', showing Phar Lap in the W S Cox Plate (first). Cover creased and some notes inside. Extremely rare programme. (Record to Date: 32… ***
*** 1929 Phar Lap's 15th Race - 1929 Melbourne Cup: 'Cup Day, Victoria Racing Club, Spring Meeting, 1929, Official Programme' (Tuesday 5th November), showing Phar Lap in the Melbourne Cup (third). Cover with some spots & creasing. (Record to date: 15 Starts;… ***
*** 1931 Phar Lap's 50th Race - 1931 Melbourne Cup: 'Cup Day, Victoria Racing Club, Spring Meeting, 1931, Official Programme' (Tuesday 3rd November), showing Phar Lap in the Melbourne Cup (eighth carrying 10 stone 10 lb (68kg)). Cover with minor soiling &… ***
*** Edwin Flack: Signature with 14 others on reverse of a 1912 menu 'Dinner. Given by the Passengers to Captain St.John George & Officers, RMS 'Empire'. Oriental Hotel, Kobe, Japan'. (Australia's first Olympian and first Olympic gold medallist; very rare… ***
*** 1963 Best & Fairest: 9ct gold & enamel, with text 'Geelong Football Club/Carji Greeves Award/Best & Fairest' & the back engraved 'Graham Farmer/1963'. [Polly's first Geelong Best & Fairest, in a Premiership year. He also came equal second in the Brownlow… ***
*** 1940s/50s Vintage Bookmaker's Board: Original two-piece bookmaker's betting board showing odds for 20 horses in wooden carry case. Originally made 1940s/50s, in good condition with all spindles in working order, relatively new number rolls as board… ***
*** Terry Jenner: 'Baggy Green' Australian Test Cap, green wool, embroidered Australian Coat-of-Arms on front, small label inside endorsed 'Tj', very good match-used condition. [Terry Jenner played 9 Tests & 1 Odi 1970-75. In his latter years he was a… ***
*** 1964 Best & Fairest: 9ct gold & enamel, with text 'Geelong Football Club/Carji Greeves Award/Best & Fairest' & the back engraved 'G Farmer/1964'. [Polly's second Geelong Best & Fairest]. ***
*** 1977 Australian tour to England, official team sheet with 17 signatures including Greg Chappell, David Hookes & Doug Walters; plus six signed photographs. (Qty 7) ***
*** Postcards c.1905 postcards by Violet Johnston of Australian racehorses, set of 6 including Fitzgrafton, Cruciform, Gladsome, Acrasia & Sylvanite. All postally used in superb condition. (Qty 6) ***
*** 1932 Phar Lap's Last Race - Agua Caliente Racebook: 'Winter Race Meeting, Sunday March 20, Official Program, Agua Caliente Jockey Club', sent by Phar Lap's jockey, Bill Elliot to his brother in Australia, endorsed on front cover 'To Bruce with best wishes… ***
*** 1929 Phar Lap's 14th Race: 'Derby Day, Victoria Racing Club, Spring Meeting, 1929, Official Programme' (Saturday 2nd November), showing Phar Lap in the Victoria Derby (first). Cover with some soiling. (Record to date: 14 Starts; 5-1-0). ***
*** Jack Johnson: vintage photograph of Jack Johnson exercising with medicine ball, signed 'From Champion Jack Johnson, to My Pal Johnny, 1915', framed & glazed, overall 24 x 29 cm. ***
*** St Kilda: 1933 sterling silver badge with enamel crest & 'St Kilda Defeated Nth Melb/With 15 Men, May 27th 1933', and on reverse 'Presented To, C.Deane Coach, A Member of the Team, On This Memorable Occasion'. (The Football Record stated, 'St Kilda scored… ***
*** 1948 London Olympics: 'A Pictorial Souvenir of the Olympic Games London 1948'; 'British Olympic Association Official Report of the Olympic Games 1948'; plus a Japanese book with olympic results 1896-1948. (Qty 3) ***
*** 2000 Sydney Olympics: 'Australian Olympic Legend - Dawn Fraser' Dna Authenticated Collector Pins, set of 5 pins in case. Limited edition 3779/5000. ***
*** 1892 Sheffield Shield Winner's fob in 15ct gold awarded to Jack Worrall, in the shape of the original Sheffield Shield, engraved on reverse 'The Sheffield Shield, Victoria, Holders 1892, Badge, Presented to J Worrall'. (1892-93 was the first year of the… ***
*** Don Bradman: Flicker book, missing covers. Fair condition. ***
*** 1996 AFL Hall of Fame: Legend Trophy wooden plaque with image of Polly at top, and text 'Graham Farmer, Inducted 1996/ Australian Football, Hall of Fame/Legend/Presented to inductees of the Australian Football Hall of Fame, an honour bestowed on only… ***
*** Carbine: Display comprising Carbine's horse-shoe, ex Auckland Museum, and a piece from Carbine's saddle strap, window mounted with a photograph of Carbine, archivally framed, overall 68 x 67 cm. (Carbine started 43 times for 33 wins, 6 seconds & 3 thirds;… ***
*** Edwin Flack: Collection including transcripts of 1896 letters from Edwin Flack to his father; invitations (2) re 1914 Olympic Congress in Paris; 1914 letters to Flack from British Olympic Association & Gordon Inglis (head of the Australian delegation);… ***
*** Collingwood Cricket Club: Team photograph '1906-7' with players & committee names on mount, noted Tw Sherrin, Ew Copeland (after whom the Collingwood FC best & fairest is named) & a very young Jack Ryder (who was Bradman's captain in his first Test 22… ***
*** Graham Pollock: 1964-65 Test cap, green wool, embroidered Springbok & 1964-65 on front, made by Foster of London, signed twice by Graeme Pollock (inside and under brim) fine match-worn condition. [Graeme Pollock is widely regarded as South Africa's… ***
*** Books: 'With Bat and Ball' by Giffen (Melbourne, 1898); 'The Fight for the Ashes 1932-3' by Jb Hobbs (London, 1933); 'History of Yorkshire County Cricket 1924-1949' by Kilburn (Leeds, 1950); 'South African Cricket 1927-1947' by Duffus (Johannesburg, 1948)… ***
*** England: Wg Grace: 1907 real photo postcard 'Dr Wg Grace' with his facsimile signature 'Wg Grace' below, postally used, minor blemishes. (William Gilbert Grace, the greatest player and self-promoter of his era, played 22 Tests 1880-1899, including 13 as… ***
*** 1978 Australian tour to West Indies, official team sheet with 17 signatures including Bob Simpson, Kim Hughes & Jeff Thomson; plus 1978-79 Australia v England 3rd Test at MCG team sheet with 11 signatures including Graham Yallop, Allan Border & Rick… ***
*** 1985 'Baggy Green' Test Cap from 1985 Ashes Tour to England with embroidered Australian Coat-of-Arms on front, player unknown, superb condition. ***
*** Steve Waugh: Australian test helmet from the 1994-95 Ashes Series, green with Australian Coat-of-Arms badge on front, signed inside by Steve Waugh. Good match-used condition. [Steve Waugh played 168 Tests & 325 ODIs 1985-2004, and is considered the most… ***
*** 1958 Carnival: Simpson Medal 9ct gold with footballer, grandstand and text 'Dr Fw Simpson Medal/1958' & the back engraved 'Victorian Carnival, 1958, Fairest & Best for WA, G Farmer'; together with letter of congratulations from the Wanfl to Polly for… ***
*** Carbine: Print 'Carbine - 125th Anniversary 1890-2015', by Brian Clinton, signed by the artist and numbered '14/125', window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 81 x 80 cm. ***
*** Donovan: Brass wall plaque, size 25 x 21 cm. (Donovan was a British thoroughbred who raced 21 times 1888-89 and won 18 races including The Derby & the St Leger, earning a world record £55,443 in prize money) ***
*** 1969 Simpson Medal: 9ct gold with footballer, grandstand and text 'Dr Fw Simpson Medal/1969' & the back engraved 'Wanfl, Adelaide Carnival, 1969, Fairest & Best For WA, G Farmer'. [This was Polly's third Simpson Medal for Best on Ground in an Interstate… ***
*** 1931 Phar Lap's 49th Race: 'Derby Day, Victoria Racing Club, Spring Meeting, 1931, Official Programme' (Saturday 31st October), showing Phar Lap in the weight-for-age Melbourne Stakes (first). Fine condition, with usual notes inside, window mounted with… ***
*** Photograph Album: An impressive album of photographs assembled for Hj Younger in 1890, titled 'Vol.1 Melbourne & The Surrounding Country', with 87 images of Melbourne, Ballarat, Bendigo (Sandhurst), Geelong, Maryville, Fernshaw, Aborigines & several of… ***
*** 1930 Phar Lap's 35th Race: 'Oaks Day, Victoria Racing Club, Spring Meeting, 1930, Official Programme' (Thursday 6th November), showing Phar Lap in the weight-for-age Linlithgow Stakes (first). Good condition, some notes inside. (Record to date: 35 starts;… ***
*** Pat Cash: Display with headband & T-shirt both signed by Pat Cash & endorsed 'To Eddie', window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 90 x 110 cm. ***
*** 1984 Australian tour to India, official team sheet with 15 signatures including Kim Hughes, Allan Border & Rodney Hogg; plus 1985 Australian tour to Sharjah, official team sheet with 13 signatures. ***
*** c.1958-61 Jumper: Black with yellow yoke and Black swan on a white oval on front, number '24' on reverse. This style of jumper, with sleeves, was worn 1958-1961, some holes and faults particularly to the appliques. [We have been told that Polly Farmer had… ***
*** 1963 Premiership: Gold-coloured medal, 65 mm diameter, with Premiership Cup and text 'VFL Premiers 1963/VFL', and engraved on reverse 'Awarded To Graham Farmer, Geelong Football Club', with blue neck ribbon. [No medals were created at the time. These were… ***
*** 1971 Member of The Order of The British Empire: MBE medal (no clasp) together with the original MBE certificate signed by Queen Elizabeth & Prince Phillip, miniature medal, booklet and letters. [Polly Farmer became the first current Australian footballer… ***
*** Murray Rose: Group of trophies and souvenirs in carton, including serving dish engraved for 1957 Melbourne Herald Swimming Carnival 200m Freestyle; stone plaque honouring Murray Rose; pewter plate honouring 1500m swimming legends; Northern Territory… ***
*** Bob Fitzsimmons: Three-page typewritten letter on 'Bob Fitzsimmons, Champion of all Champions' letterhead, dated New York October 30th 1896 to Mr Beck, regarding his bout with Jim Corbet including '...to tell you the candid truth, I don't think he wants… ***
*** South Africa: c.1895-2015 Collection of signed photographs (192), pictures (10), cricket cards (2) & pieces (28) in two albums, noted 'Cje Smith' signature on travel permit. (Qty 230 approx) ***
*** 1932 Phar Lap's Last Race: Photograph of Phar Lap with jockey Bill Elliot up and trainer Tommy Woodcock, size 21 x 16 cm. Photograph backstamped 'Copyright/ The Herald & Weekly Times Ltd. Melbourne Australia'. Pinholes in corners, otherwise fine condition. ***
*** 1932 Phar Lap's Last Race: Photograph of Phar Lap with jockey Bill Elliot up and trainer Tommy Woodcock (partially obscured by Phar Lap's head), with text in image lower left '3-20-32, Phar Lap, Wm Elliot up, A.C.Hdcp. $50000 Added', size 21 x 16 cm.… ***
*** 1936 Berlin Olympics: Group with 'Olympia 1936' in two volumes; postcards (2 with Olympic postmarks; 2 unused); Olympia-Berlin torch relay postcard; book 'Olympische Spiele Berlin 1936'; also photograph of 1932 India Olympic hockey team. (Qty 9) ***
*** John L Sullivan V James J Corbett: display 'John L Sullivan vs James J Corbett, first world Heavyweight boxing title Fight - 1892', comprising rare full ticket to 'Heavyweight Championship of the World' bout on September 7th 1892; John L Sullivan 1907… ***
*** Trophy shield with brass boxer and plaque 'Bomber Command, Boxing Championships 1938, Fly, Runner Up, Eh Richards'; plus boxing posters (12) including 'Fenech v Calvin Grove' signed by Jeff Fenech. ***
*** Autographs collection of 22 different cards signed by South Africa Test Players mounted and identified on two sheets, including Peter Pollock, Jacques Kallis, Gary Kirsten & Trevor Goddard. (Qty 22) ***
*** Carlton: 1981 65 mm bronze premiership medal with design of a footballer by Andor Meszaros (who also designed 1956 Melbourne Olympics medals), with reverse showing names of players in their positions, surrounded by 'Victorian Football League/Carlton… ***
*** Jess Willard V Jack Dempsey: 1919 official programme 'Souvenir of the Willard-Dempsey boxing exhibition, held at Toledo, Ohio', endosed at top 'Property of Phil Henning', some tape repairs to spine. Rare. [This world Heavyweight Championship contest saw… ***
*** 1901 Melbourne Cricket Club metal membership badge for 1901-02 with number 2124 on reverse. (This is the first year in which the MCC issued a metal badge, the first in a series that continued through to 1990-91 and is very popular with collectors; this… ***
*** Jack Johnson: signed letter on 'Match Johnson-Moran' letterhead to Cf Bertelli of the New-York American accepting his offer of $3000 to write stories for the paper, window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 42 x 48 cm, with Jsa authentication letter of… ***
*** 1963 Team of The Year: Gold & enamel medal, with text 'Sporting Globe/VFL/Team of the Year/1964', and engraved at base 'G Farmer', produced by Kg Luke, Melbourne. ***
*** 1956 Melbourne Olympics: Collection of small figurines (14) sold as souvenirs, including athletes (2), torch runner (2), javelin, discus throw (3), swimming (2), boxing (2), fencing & weightlifting. Each on a small stand with 'Olympic Games/1956 -… ***
*** Jersey Joe Walcott V rocky Marciano: 1952 full ticket 'Municipal Stadium, Tuesday evening, September 23, 1952, jersey Joe Walcott vs rocky Marciano, World's Heavyweight Championship, 15 Rounds. Reserved Seat', Fair/Good condition minor staining, in Psa… ***
*** Australia: Arthur Richardson: 1926 Empire Publishing real photo postcard 'Aj Richardson' signed in ink 'Aj Richardson', unused. (Arthur Richardson played 9 Tests for Australia 1924-26. He wore glasses during matches) ***
*** Book 'J.J.Miller's 1930 Sporting Annual and Athletic Record'. Fair/Good condition with some cover faults. Gives a comprehensive history of results of the major Australian races, and provides a form guide to all entries for the Melbourne and Caulfield Cups… ***
*** Australia: 1900s - 2015 Collection of photographs (963) & pieces (56) signed by First Class players, in 14 folders & box. (Qty 1000+) ***
*** Footscray: Books including 'A History of the Footscray Football Club - Unleashed' by Lack (signed), McConville, Small & Wright (1996); 'Sons of the Scray' by Buttler & Milne (1992); 'Both Sides of the Fence' by Doug Hawkins & Stevens (1991). Ex Ken Piesse… ***
*** James J Corbett V Bob Fitzsimmons: rare boxing glove-shaped programme 'Contest for the Worlds Championship, Carson, Nevada, March 17th 1897', 20 pages plus covers, includes photographs of the contestants with biographies, published in San Francisco with… ***
*** Eddie Gilbert: 1931 (March 4) hand-written letter on 'Barambah Aboriginal Settlement, Murgon' letterhead signed 'Eddie Gilbert'. Rare cricket autograph. [Eddie Gilbert was an aboriginal fast bowler, who played 23 First Class matches for Queensland 1930-36… ***
*** 1956 Melbourne Olympics: 'Olympic Games Souvenir Card' x 60, showing view of MCG & 'XVIth Olympiad'. (Qty 60) ***
*** 1928-29 England Tour to Australia full size 'William Gunn' Cricket Bat, signed on reverse by England & Australian teams for the third Test at the MCG, with 27 signatures including Apf Chapman, Douglas Jardine, Harold Larwood (twice), Jack Ryder, Don… ***
*** Australia: Vernon Ransford: 1909 Davidson Bros real photo postcard 'Vs Ransford The Australian Cricket Team 1909' signed in ink 'V Ransford', unused. (Vernon Seymour Ransford played 20 Tests for Australia 1907-12) ***
*** Australia: Bill Whitty: c.1909 Hawkins of Brighton real photo postcard 'Wj Whitty' signed in ink 'Wj Whitty', unused. (William James Whitty played 14 Tests for Australia 1909-12) ***
*** Collingwood: 'Collingwood Football Club, VFL Premiers 1928' photo montage with portrait of each player wearing their Collingwood jumpers, including Syd Coventry (captain), Gordon Coventry, Albert Collier, plus committee members & staff, with plaque below… ***
*** 1904 Melbourne Cup Large black and white glossy photograph (38 x 30 cm) of the winner Acrasia with the jockey Tom Clayton with hand-tinted silks and cap. (Photograph appears to be from 1960s). ***
*** Collingwood: 1998 Away ('Clash') Jumper with magpie on front, number '5' on reverse, and with AFL & 'Spicers Paper' badges, signed on reverse by Nathan Buckley. ***
*** Green Moon: 2012 Saddlecloth number '14' the original as worn by the horse in winning the 2012 Melbourne Cup, signed by jockey Brett Pebble, and with mud-spatters and horsehairs still on the saddlecloth. With VRC letter of authenticity. {Green Moon was… ***
*** Protectionist: 2014 Saddlecloth number '5' the original as worn by the horse in winning the 2014 Melbourne Cup, signed by jockey Ryan Moore, and with mud-spatters and horsehairs still on the saddlecloth. With VRC letter of authenticity. [Protectionist was… ***
*** John L Sullivan: large studio photograph signed upper right 'Compliments of John L Sullivan, to my friend Bob Hosking, July 7th 1908', framed & glazed, overall 45 x 55 cm. One of the finest Sullivan autographed relics known. [John L. Sullivan was the last… ***
*** 1930 Victor Richardson's Ashes Medal sterling silver with Australian Coat-of-Arms & 'Australian Eleven 1930' on front; on reverse 'Presented to the Members of the Australian Eleven in Commemoration of the Recovery of The Ashes 1930, by General Motors… ***
*** 1955-86 Collection of Alan Calloway (Rowing Coach), affectionately known as 'the Commander', noted Australian Blazers from 1968 Mexico & 1972 Munich Olympics; race results printouts from 1964, 1968, 1972 & 1976 Olympics; files regarding Australian rowing… ***
*** England: Andy Ducat: 1925 Nias of Brighton real photo postcard (uncaptioned) signed in ink 'A Ducat', unused. (Andrew Ducat played 1 Test for England in 1921. He also represented England in soccer, playing 6 matches 1910-20) ***
*** Sri Lanka: c.1975-2014 Collection of team sheets (59) & autograph pages (7) plus signed photographs (141), scorecards (6), cover, tickets (2), team-signed postcard, & unsigned photographs (31) in two albums. (Qty 250 approx) ***
*** Clive Lloyd's 'County' Cricket Bat with the thickest handle we have ever seen, match-used, signed on reverse by Clive Lloyd, and with 11 faded signatures including Wes Hall, Michael Holding & Malcolm Marshall. [Clive Lloyd played 110 Tests & 87 ODIs… ***
*** Balance of collection including signed photographs (122), pictures (38), pieces (217) & team sheets (3). Noted Don Bradman (8), Len Darling, Lindsay Hassett, Bill Brown, Rodney Hogg & Neil Harvey. Inspection will reward. Ex Don Wigan collection. (Qty 380) ***
*** Eddie Gilbert: Real photo postcard of Eddie Gilbert wearing his Queensland cricket blazer & cap, signed on reverse 'From Eddie Gilbert, With very best wishes. Barambah Aboriginal Settlement Murgon Q'. Some very minor toning, and stamp selvedge where… ***
*** 1974 group of Rowing programmes (6) & magazines (24). (Qty 30) ***
*** Footscray: Ephemera collection in two folders, including Noel posters (28 - with 16 signed by players), Harv posters (3), Brocker posters (2), Rogers posters (2), Weg player posters (2); range of photographs with 2 signed - Chris Grant & Adam Cooney;… ***
*** 2003 Geelong Best & Fairest Winners: Geelong football jumper with number '5' on reverse, signed on reverse by 'Graham Polly Farmer' & 'Gary Ablett Sr', considered by many to be the two greatest Geelong players. ***
*** 1963 Best & Fairest: Superb colour photograph of Polly in his Geelong uniform, with hand-drawn caption on mount, 'Geelong Football Club/Graham Farmer/Club Best & Fairest Player, 1963', framed & glazed, overall 44 x 57 cm. ***
*** John L Sullivan: Hand-written four-page letter on 'The Sydney' hotel letterhead dated Sydney, Nova Scotia, June 20th 1914, to Frank Hanley and signed in full 'John L Sullivan', plus the original 'Cape Breton Island Exhibition' mailing envelope addressed… ***
*** Australia: Roger Hartigan: 1909 Davidson Bros real photo postcard 'Rj Hartigan (The Australian Cricket Team 1909)' signed in ink 'Roger Hartigan', unused. (Michael Joseph ('Roger') Hartigan played 2 Tests for Australia 1908) ***