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Auction House:Mossgreen Auctions (No longer trading)Number of lots recorded:658
Sale Title:The Melbourne Cup AuctionLots with images:641
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:338
Date:7-Nov-2014
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1884 Melbourne Cup - Malua: Pair of cast iron horse's head hitching posts, with brass plaque 'Presented to J.O.Inglis - Malua- Melbourne Cup, 1884'. Very attractive and scarce (also very heavy 80kg each!). [The Ballarat Brewing Company each year from 1875 to 1910 presented the owners of the winning Melbourne Cup horse with one or a pair of these posts. They were made at the Ballarat Iron Foundry, and each post carried a brass plate giving details of the owner, horse and date. It is rare to find a matching…
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Commotion (3rd to Martini-Henry in 1883 Melbourne Cup; 2nd to Malua in 1884 Melbourne Cup): Frederick Woodhouse Sr (1820-1909), 'Commotion, by Panic - Evening Star. Winner of the Champion 1883', oil on board, signed and dated 1884 lower right, framed, overall 52 x 44 cm. (In A.B.'Banjo' Paterson's poem 'A Dream of the Melbourne Cup', published in the 'Bulletin' just prior to the running of the 1886 Melbourne Cup, Commotion was just pipped on the post)
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Charles Nettleton Photographs, noted 'The Saddling Paddock at Flemington Race Course, c1884', 'Flemington Race Course, Grandstand and Hill on Derby Day, c1884', 'Flemington Race Course from the Grandstand, c1884' & 'The Lawn, Grandstand and Hill, Cup Day November 1st 1887, Melbourne'. Each about 20 x 27 cm, all window mounted, overall 41 x 51 cm. Very rare group of photos which document the early Spring Carnival at Flemington, by Charles Nettleton (1826-1902), one of the important Melbourne photographers…
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1887 Melbourne Cup: 'The Lawn at Flemington on Melbourne Cup Day, 1887', 'The Betting Ring at Flemington, 1887' & 'The Derby Day at Flemington, 1886', three hand-coloured photogravures by Carl Kahler (1855-1906), each window mounted, framed & glazed, each overall 135 x 106 cm. Few minor tone spots, though stunning appearance. Together with the three keys to the plates, identifying the participants
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Musket (famous sire of Carbine - 1890 Melbourne Cup winner & Martini-Henry - 1883 Melbourne Cup winner): Remains of an inkwell made from one of Musket's hooves in 1887, presented by Captain Walmsley to Edwin Mitchelson, then presented to the Auckland Racing Club. Comprising top of the inkwell, with engraved inscription; plus Musket's horseshoe. Together with a picture of how Musket's hoof inkwell originally looked before the hoof perished
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Horse Measuring Stick, with brass plaque crudely engraved 'M.Higgins, Maker, 10 Nicholson St, Footscray', comprising upper part of stick marked from 9-15 hands, and horizontal bar with two leveling bubbles. Lower part of stick missing, though scarce item of Australiana
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1893 Melbourne Cup: Collotype photographic prints (2) by Sands & McDougall, titled 'Melbourne Cup Meeting, Flemington, 1893. View of Grand Stand and Hill From the River' & 'Melbourne Cup Meeting, Flemington, 1893. Members' Drive - Arrival of His Excellency the Governor', each window mounted, overall 71 x 51 cm
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1897 Melbourne Cup: 'Souvenir of Cup 1897, Showing Pedigrees of Horses Engaged and Owners' Colours', published by C.Tucker, Queen's Walk, Melbourne. 4pp, Colourful and attractive
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Walking Stick Cum Horse Measuring Rule, cane walking stick with metal handle engraved 'E.J.Barton', the handle pulls out to reveal a ruler for measuring the height of horses, with scales in hands, inches & metric, made by 'Ashford, Maker to the Queen'. Also two riding crops. (3 items)
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1902 Melbourne Cup: Photographs (4) - 'Finish, Melbourne Cup, 1902, Won by The Victory', 'Melbourne Cup, 1902. The Start', 'Melbourne Cup, 1902. First Time Round' & 'Cup Steeplechase. Last Jump', all taken by Sears Photo, Melbourne, (minor faults to edges of mounts), each 60 x 38 cm. (4 items)
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Wakeful, horseshoe engraved 'Wakeful' attached to wooden shield. [Wakeful was one of Australia's great mares, and ran 2nd in the 1903 Melbourne Cup carrying the huge impost for a mare of 10 stone (64kg)]
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1905 Melbourne Cup: Photograph 'Finish, Melbourne Cup, 1905, Won by Blue Spec', taken by Sears Photo, Melbourne, (minor faults on mount), framed & glazed, overall 96 x 50 cm
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Melbourne Cup Winners: Colour process prints, supplements from 'The Referee' magazine, comprising 1910 winner Comedy King; 1911 winner The Parisian & 1921 winner Sister Olive, window mounted together, overall 54 x 97 cm
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Horse-Racing Posters: 'Korumburra Race Club, Annual Meeting, Wednesday, March 8, 1911' & 'Yarra Glen Racing Club, Winter Meeting, Wednesday, April 26, 1911'. Both window mounted, each about 64 x 96 cm
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Horse-Racing/Sport Flyers & Posters: Wonderful collection c1922-25 flyers & posters advertising racing, trotting, athletics, sports & woodchopping, from country towns throughout Victoria - noted Ballarat, Daylesford, Koondrook, Portland, Myer's Flat, Laanecoorie, Cowangie, Warracknabeal, Birchip, Minyip, Stawell, Stony Creek, Mildura, and many others. Poor/Good condition. Fabulous archive. (180+ items)
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Bronze Equestrian Woman Sculpture, after Bruno Zach (Austria, 1891-1935), bronze sculpture, on Art Deco marble base, 50 cm tall. Good condition
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Ballarat 1925 Presidents Cup: Trophy Cup, silver-plated, engraved 'Ballarat & District Trotting Assn, Presidents Cup, 1925, Presented by C.H.Kennedy Esq, Won by Ragg Mauritius', lid with horse statuette finial, trophy on ebonised plinth, overall 42 cm tall. Fair/Good condition
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1928 Brisbane Cup, 15ct gold trophy on wooden plinth, engraved 'Brisbane Cup 1928/ Queensland Turf Club' and 'Won By 'Canning Queen', (Highfield (imp) Carina), ridden by A.E.Davis. Establishing a New Australian Record, 3.22 - 2 Miles. Owner - P.J.O'Shea'. Together with a wire dome mesh insert enabling the Cup to be used as a vase (this was arranged by Hilda Power, wife of Dr.John Power, Chairman of Qtc after P.J.O'Shea)
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Phar Lap: James Lynwood Palmer (British, 1868-1941), 'Phar Lap', charcoal, signed 'Lynwood Palmer' lower left and inscribed, framed & glazed, overall 78 x 60 cm
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Phar Lap: Jack Porter (working 1919-41, Australia), 'Phar Lap', watercolour, signed 'Jack Porter' and dated '1930' lower right, window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 82 x 68 cm
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Kellsboro Jack: James Lynwood Palmer (British, 1868-1941), 'Kellsboro Jack, Winner of the Liverpool Grand National 1933', print, window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 80 x 62 cm
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Prints: 1938-39 colour supplements from 'The Sporting Globe' - Ajax, The Trump (winner 1937 Caulfield & Melbourne Cups) & Rivette (winner 1939 Caulfield & Melbourne Cups). (3 items)
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1938 Melbourne Cup: 1938 Carreras (Turf Virginia Cigarettes) advertising plaque 'Catalogue (New Zealand), Winner Melbourne Cup 1938', size 35 x 24 cm. Fair/G condition. Rare
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1949 Adelaide Cup: Oval tin photo, 'Mr.R.Roach's 'Colin', Winning Adelaide Cup... Morphetville, May 11th 1949. Trainer R.Roach. Rider W.Williamson', size 35 x 26 cm
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1951 Delhi Meeting - Chanod Trophy, fine metal model of a horse, Anglo-Indian, with silver plaque engraved, 'Delhi Autumn Meeting 1951. The Chanod Trophy, presented by Kumar Chiman Singh', ebonised plinth, 30 cm high
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The Queen's Jockeys: Collection including jockey statue painted in the Queen's racing colours (purple body with red sleeves and gold braiding); framed photographs (9) & print signed by ten of her jockeys - Edgar Britt, Scobie Breasley, Ron Hutchinson, George Moore, Geoff Lewis, Joe Mercer, Lester Piggott, Frankie Dettori, Richard Hughes & Kieran Fallon; watercolour 'Herbert Jones, King's Jockey, 1904'; horseshoe from Arabian Story mounted with photo (first of the Queen's horses to race in Australia - 6th…
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1950s Melbourne Cup Poster, 'See you at the Melbourne Cup, First Tuesday in November', artwork by Shattock showing boots, cap, silks & whip, published by Tourist Development Authority of Victoria, colour lithograph, printed by McLaren & Co, Melbourne, window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 79 x 117 cm
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1962 Golden Slipper: Breeder's trophy, a small 9ct gold horse-shoe engraved '1962 Golden Slipper Stakes', with plaque engraved 'Won by Birthday Card, Breeder Mr D.N.Buffier', in original Angus & Coote presentation case
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1965 Melbourne Cup: Colourised photograph, '1965 Melbourne Cup Winner, Mr.W.J.Broderick's Light Fingers. Trainer: J.B.Cummings. Jockey: R.Higgins', in an attractive mirrored frame (minor faults), overall 60 x 50 cm
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Crisp: Archive re Australia's champion steeplechaser, nicknamed 'The Black Kangaroo', and best remembered for his epic contest with Red Rum in the 1973 Grand National in England. Noted photograph with 6 signatures including owner Sir Chester Manifold, trainer Fred Winter, jockeys Richard Pitman & Tom McGinley; 33rpm & 45rpm records of his races (7); photographs (5); racebook for US 1970 Colonial Cup; press clippings
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Horse Racing Prints: 'Derby Day at Flemington 1886', 'The Lawn at Flemington on Melbourne Cup Day 1887' & 'The Betting Ring at Flemington 1887', by Carl Kahler. Set of 3 prints (each with key plate on glassine paper), Lithography by A.E.Keating Pty Ltd for the Brasmere Collector Series [Melbourne, 1970], all limited edition number '1', each 71 x 51 cm
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Horseracing Books, noted :'The Benson and Hedges Book of Racing Colours' [1st Edition, Birmingham, 1973]; 'Decade of Champions' by Reeves & Robinson [New York, 1980]; 'Racehorses in Australia, with Paintings by Martin Stainforth [Sydney, 1983]. Ex Freedman collection. (5 items)
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Horse Racing Library, noted books (52) including 'Champions' by Arrold [Sydney, 1980]; 'More Champions' by Arrold [Sydney, 1983]; 'The History of Australian Thoroughbred Racing' Volumes 1 & 2 by Freedman & Lemon [Melbourne, 1987-90]; 'Melbourne Cup Winners' by de Lore (2 - one signed, other deluxe edition); 'Turf Monthly Annual' complete run 1975-96; magazines (67); 'J.J.Millers Annual' (7) including 1935; race books (5)
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1977 Silver Slipper: Breeder's trophy, a small sterling silver horse-shoe engraved '1977 Silver Slipper Stakes', with plaque engraved 'Won by Inventive, Breeder Wingarra Stud', in original Angus & Coote presentation case
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Manikato: Helen Krieg, 'Manikato, Horse of the Year 1979', pastel, signed 'Helen Preiss' and dated '79' lower right, window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 69 x 59 cm
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'Notable Australian Thoroughbreds' by Mountier, Barrie & Clark [Waiura NZ, 1981], limited edition in slip-case; plus 'Famous Winners of the Australian Turf' by de Lore [Sydney, 1984]. (2 items)
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Lester Piggott: 'Portrait of Lester Piggott', by Raymond L.Skipp, colour process lithograph, signed by the artist lower right, window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 78 x 100 cm
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1983 Golden Slipper: Breeder's trophy, a small 9ct gold horse-shoe engraved '1983 Golden Slipper Stakes', with plaque engraved 'Won By, Sir Dapper, Breeders D.N. & H.P.Buffier', in original Angus & Coote presentation case
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The History of Racing: Print 'The History of Racing', First Panel, by Harold Freedman (1915-99), signed at lower right and dated '84', limited edition 252/400, window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 77 x 40 cm
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The History of Racing: Print 'The History of Racing', second Panel, by Harold Freedman (1915-99), signed at lower right and dated '85', limited edition 252/400, window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 77 x 40 cm
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The History of Racing: Print 'The History of Racing', Third Panel, by Harold Freedman (1915-99), signed at lower right and dated '87', limited edition 1/400, window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 77 x 40 cm
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'The History of Australian Thoroughbred Racing' in two volumes, by Andrew Lemon (both volumes signed) & Harold Freedman (Vol.1 signed) [Melbourne, 1987-90], deluxe edition 50/300, with leather covers & slip-cases. (Vol.1 without dust-jacket). Ex David Coles Am, leading South Australian breeder. Plus 2 other books, one signed by Pro Hart
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Placid Ark, Vo Rogue & Rubiton: Barbel Georgi 'Placid Ark, Vo Rogue, Rubiton', oil on canvas, signed 'Gb 88' lower right, framed, overall 131 x 85 cm
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The History of Racing, group of 5 prints by Harold Freedman (1915-99), each signed at lower right and dated '89', titled 'Sydney Town 1810', 'Hobart 1814', 'Fremantle 1829', Adelaide 1838' & 'Brisbane 1843', each framed & glazed, overall 59 x 48 cm. (5 items)
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Other Trophies: Trainers Trophies, noted 1989 Fourex Cup (Abstraction); 1994 Queensland Guineas (Paris Lane); 2009 NZ Bloodstock Breeders Stakes; Ballarat Gold Nugget Stakes for 1987, 1991 & 2006; Mornington 2005 R.M.Ansett Classic; Cranbourne 2007 Nimblefoot Classic; 2009 Traralgon Classic. Range of trophies. Ex Freedman collection. (10 items)
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1989 Melbourne Cup: Display 'Melbourne Cup 1989, Tawriffic (Shane Dye) 1st, Super Impose (Darren Gauci) 2nd, Quinella trained by Lee Freedman', with 10 photographs, window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 78 x 72 cm. Ex Freedman collection
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Subzero: Display comprising 1992 S.A.Derby sash, mounted with four race photographs, framed & glazed, overall 59 x 84 cm. [Subzero went on to win the 1992 Adelaide & Melbourne Cups]
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1992 Adelaide Cup - Subzero: Trainer's Trophy, miniature Cup, engraved on front, 'South Australian Jockey Club Inc., West End Adelaide Cup 1992, Morphetville 18.5.92, Presented to Winning Trainer', awarded to Subzero trainer Lee Freedman. Plus presentation horse rug 'West End. Adelaide Cup, 1992 Winner'. Ex Freedman collection. (2 items)
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1992 Japan Cup - Naturalism: Two silver trophies, each with plaque engraved 'Japan Racing Association. Twelfth Running, The Japan Cup, second Place, 1992, Tokyo Race Course', one hallmarked 'Silver 1870g', other hallmarked 'Silver 1270g'. Together with two saddlecloths with 'Naturalism' in English on one side & Japanese on the other side; and colour photo of painting of Naturalism by Alister Simpson (framed, 69 x 57 cm). Ex Freedman collection. (5 items)
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1992 Melbourne Cup: Display 'Flemington 3-11-92, Fosters Melbourne Cup, Subzero 1st', with 12 photographs, window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 128 x 78 cm. Ex Freedman collection
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1993 Victoria Derby: Trainer's Trophy, attractive engraved glass piece engraved by Anne Dybka (1922-2007), mounted on timber base, awarded to Mahogany trainer Lee Freedman. Ex Freedman collection
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Schillaci: Colour photograph of painting of Schillaci by Alister Simpson, framed & glazed, overall 67 x 55 cm. Ex Freedman collection
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1993 Golden Slipper Stakes. Trainer's Trophy, with plaque engraved 'Mr.D.L.Freedman, Bint Marscay, 1993 Tooheys Golden Slipper Stakes. Together with display, 'Bint Marscay, Winning the 1993 Tooheys Golden Slipper (Group 1), Rosehill, April 3, 1993', with 3 photographs, window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 59 x 72 cm. Ex Freedman collection. (2 items)
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1993 Melbourne Cup, set of 4 prints by Rennie Ellis, titled 'the Briefing', 'the Winner', 'the Bookie' & 'the Party'; each signed by the artist and numbered 22/250, framed and glazed, each overall 58 x 79 cm
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1994 VRC Crown Oaks: Trainer's Trophy, Cup, 30 cm tall, engraved 'Crown Oaks, Winning Trainer, 1994', awarded to Northwood Plume trainer Lee Freedman. Together with Northwood Plume display with 4 photographs, window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 81 x 56 cm. Ex Freedman collection. (2 items)
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1994 Doomben Cup: Trainer's Trophy, Cup, 22 cm tall, engraved 'B.A.T.C., Doomben Cup, 1994, Trainer, D.L.Freedman', awarded to Durbridge trainer Lee Freedman. Ex Freedman collection
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1994 Golden Slipper: Display '1994 Stc Golden Slipper Stakes (Group 1) 1200mtrs, Danzero', with 6 photographs, window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 84 x 62 cm. Ex Freedman collection
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