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Watches, Clocks and Banquet Lamps; Sporting & General Memorabilia — Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.

Auction House:Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:842
Sale Title:Watches, Clocks and Banquet Lamps; Sporting & General MemorabiliaLots with images:535
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:543
Date:7-Dec-2011
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1935-36 Australian Team, original team photograph, titled 'The Australian Cricket Team - South African Tour, 1935-6', signed on mount by the entire team, 17 signatures - including Victor Richardson, Stan McCabe, Clarrie Grimmett and Bert Oldfield, overall 46 x 36 cm. Minor tone spots, though rare team photograph.
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1935-36 Australian Team, original team photograph, signed on photograph by almost the entire team (missing only Leo O’Brien), 17 signatures - including Victor Richardson, Stan McCabe, Clarrie Grimmett & Bert Oldfield, window mounted, overall 28 x 25 cm. Scarce team photograph.
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'Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack for 1936', original paper wrappers. Fair/Good condition
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1936-37 rare tour guide 'Official Souvenir Programme, Mcc Cricket Team Australian Tour 1936-1937', issued by the NSW Cricket Association [Sydney, 1936]. Fair/Good condition.
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1937 Richardson-Grimmett Testimonial match, official team photograph, with title 'Richardson-Grimmett Testimonial Match, Adelaide Oval. November 26-30, 1937', and players names printed on mount, also signed on mount by both teams, 23 signatures including Victor Richardson, Don Bradman, Lindsay Hassett, Clarrie Grimmett and Bert Oldfield, overall 46 x 36 cm.
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Don Bradman, 1938 action press photograph with lovely contemporary signature, mounted on card with caption, overall 20 x 19 cm
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1938 Kangaroo Ashtray, very attractive bronze metal ashtray decorated with kangaroo, 19 cm tall, engraved around edge 'For the Ashes 1938', and 'B.G.E.' (British General Electric); also marked on the base 'Gec of England' & 'Bgec 1938'. Rare - only given to players.
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1938 Australian Team: official team photograph, with title 'Australian Cricket Team, 1938' and players names printed on mount, and signed on mount by the entire Australian team, 18 signatures - including Don Bradman, Stan McCabe, Ben Barnett, Arthur Chipperfield, Merv Waite, Sidney Barnes (scarce), Charlie Badcock, Fleetwood-Smith, W.H.Jeanes (manager), bill O'Reilly, Frank Ward, Jack Fingleton, Ern McCormick, bill brown, Lindsay Hassett, Charlie Walker, Ted white and bill Ferguson (scorer), overall 61 x…
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c1940s advertising showcard 'Sportsman Gin, Tripled Distilled Dry. A Great Spirit', showing cricket player, overall 19 x 28 cm. Very attractive and scarce.
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'Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack for 1946', original brown hardback (no dj). Good condition
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'Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack' for 1947-49, limp yellow covers. Fair/Good condition. (3 items)
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1947 (Nov. 19-28) Tele grams (20) to bill Johnston, congratulating him on his first test match. (bill Johnston played 40 test matches 1947-55). (20 items)
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1948 Australian 'Invincibles' Tour to England: 1948 Tele grams to bill Johnston, (12-14 Feb) congratulating him on his selection to the Australian Touring Team. (10 items)
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1948 Australian Team, reprinted photograph (19 x 14 cm) of the team arriving at Tilbury docks, with 6 signatures - Don Bradman, Doug ring, Arthur Morris, Ian Johnson, bill brown and Keith Miller
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'the Invincibles', display comprising 1948 Australian official team sheet (folded, otherwise fine condition) with 17 signatures - including Don Bradman, Lindsay Hassett & Don Tallon - plus Sidney Barnes handstamp; window mounted with team photograph, framed and glazed, overall 48 x 80 cm.
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Cricket. Literature: scarce programmes 1948 India v Tasmania and 1948 Australian XIV Tasmania; 'The Listener in Test Cricket Book' (Melbourne, 1948); ABC cricket books for 1953 and 1954-55; 'Pando Orient Lines Souvenir Programme Australian XI English Tour 1961'; 'Australian Cricket Handbook 1962-1963'. Fair/good condition. (7 items)
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Ron Hamence's Australian 'Baggy Green' 1948 'Invincibles' test cap, green wool, embroidered coat-of-arms & '1948' on front, endorsed on Farmers label 'R.Hamence'. Exceptional condition. (Ron Hamence played 12 Tests 1946-48).
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Ron Hamence's 1947-48 Australian test blazer, green wool, embroidered Australian coat-of-arms and '1947-48' on pocket, Farmer's label inside endorsed 'R.A.Hamence'. G/VG condition
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Ron Hamence's blazer pocket, from the 1948 'Invincibles' Tour, green wool, yellow silk trim, embroidered coat-of- arms and '1948', with below 'R.A.Hamence', framed and glazed, overall 24 x 31 cm. Signed by Ron Hamence on reverse of frame
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Ron Hamence's South Australian blazer, navy blue wool, embroidered South Australian logo and 'S.A. C.A' on pocket, John Martin & Co. Label inside with name tag 'R.A.Hamence'. G/VG condition. (Ron Hamence played 99 first-class matches for South Australia 1935-51)
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Ron Hamence's suitcase, with 'R.A.Hamence' on top, and painted with green and yellow stripes for easy identification. Some wear, and remains of numerous luggage labels. Excellent souvenir of the Bradman era
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Ron Hamence's football Trophies: 9ct gold shield engraved on front 'Public Schools League, Premiership, Won By Hindmarsh School, 1928', and engraved on reverse 'R.Hamence'. Plus 9ct gold fob engraved on front 'Bmfc', and engraved on reverse 'R.A.Hamence, Most Unselfish Player 1935. Pres By N.Bemnnett'. (2 items)
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1935-36 South Australia Team, official team photograph, with title 'Sheffield Shield Competition 1935/36, Players for South Australia - Winners of Shield', and players names printed on mount, overall 46 x 37 cm. G/Vg condition. Players include Don Bradman (captain), Ron Hamence, Charlie Walker, Jack Badcock & Merv Waite. Ex Ron Hamence collection
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1936-37 South Australia Team, official team photograph, with title 'S.A.C.A. Team, 1936-7 Eastern Tour', and players names printed on mount, overall 38 x 30 cm. G/Vg condition. Players include Don Bradman (captain), Clarrie Grimmett, Ron Hamence, Charlie Walker, Jack Badcock & Merv Waite. Ex Ron Hamence collection, with his signature on reverse
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Ron Hamence's 1938-39 Sheffield shield Winners medal, 9ct gold, diamond-shaped medal with the Earl of Sheffield's coat-of-arms & 'Sheffield Shield Trophy 1892' on front, and engraved on reverse, 'S.A.C.A., R.A.Hamence, 1938-39'. Superb condition in original case. a beautiful cricket medal
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Ron Hamence: Signed photograph, framed & glazed, overall 25 x 35 cm
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Ron Hamence: Signed photograph of Ron practising in the nets, size 16 x 20 cm
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Ron Hamence and Don Bradman: both signatures on photograph of the pair walking out to bat, size 16 x 21 cm. Ron Hamence has improved his signature with biro at a later date, Don Bradman's signature is fine.
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Ron Hamence's photographs: lovely collection, noted Don Bradman during 1948 2nd test; Don Bradman leading South Australia from field; Australian team being introduced to King George VI; greeting Don Bradman in hospital; 1948 Australian Team; signed photo of Ron Hamence in his batting stance. (29 items)
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Ron Hamence’S Team Photographs: 'West Torrens District Cricket Club, Premiers S.A.C.A. 1938-39'; 'Essendon Cricket Club First Eleven, Dual Premiers 1943-44'; 'Essendon Cricket Club, First Eleven, (Fourth), Season 1944-45' (team includes Dick Reynolds); 'South Australian Cricket Association, Sheffield Shield Team which Visited Eastern States, January, 1950'. G/Vg condition. Ex Ron Hamence collection. (4 items)
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Ron Hamence’S Signed Cricket Bat: Full size 'Gradidge - W.R.Hammond' Cricket Bat, with 27 signatures on reverse including Essendon Cricket Club with George Davies, Elliott Black, Ron Hamence, Dick Reynolds & Ken Meuleman. Good matchused condition. Ex Ron Hamence collection
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Ron Hamence: Original oil painting on board, titled 'Ron Hamence, E.C.C. Vice Capt. 1944-45', by artist Dmp, overall 23 x 30 cm. G/Vg condition. Ex Ron Hamence collection
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1946 South Australian Team, 'Usher’s Hotel, Sydney' letterhead titled 'South Australian XI 1946', with 12 signatures including Chester Bennett, Phil Ridings, Bruce Dooland & Ron Hamence. Few tone spots. Ex Ron Hamence collection
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1946 Australian Team, team photograph showing the players in their Australian Blazers with Acb monogram (Australian Cricket Board), with title 'Australian Team - New Zealand Tour 1946' and players names printed on mount, overall 30 x 25 cm. Also 1946 calender '1946 Australian XI Itinerary', published by ‘Sports Post’ [Wellington, NZ], size 33 x 55 cm (folded, otherwise excellent condition). Ex Ron Hamence collection. (2 items)
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1946 Australian Tour to New Zealand: Presentation ashtray, white metal set in decorative layered and polished wood, engraved 'Presented by Mr.J.Roberts, To Mr.R.Hamence, Australain Eleven’s Tour, New Zealand 1946'. Ex Ron Hamence collection.
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Ron Hamence's first test: letter to Ron Hamence from Australian board of control for international cricket, dated 19th February, 1947, advising him that he had been chosen for the Australian team for the Fifth test match at Sydney, giving travel instructions, and with postscript 'A Blazer, Sweater and Cap Will Be Supplied to You When You Reach Sydney'. Ex Ron Hamence collection
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Ron Hamence’S First Test - Don Bradman Letter: Hand-written letter to Ron Hamence from Don Bradman, 'Please accept my heartiest congratulations on your selection in the Australian team for the 5th Test Match. It is but a fitting reward for your many fine performances. I hope you will try very hard to get a score in Brisbane. Our actual eleven for Sydney won’t be known until the morning of the match but it is possible that the press may mislead you into thinking you are to be the 12th man. Don’t take any…
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1946-47 Australian Team, team photograph with hand-drawn title 'Australia V England, 5th Test Match, Sydney, 28th Feb - 6th March 1947' and players names on mount, framed and glazed, overall 36 x 31 cm. Ex Ron Hamence collection.
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1946-47 Australia v England, miniature bat (43 cm long) signed by both teams, 29 faded signatures including Don Bradman, Lindsay Hassett, Sid Barnes, Ray Lindwall, Norman Yardley & Denis Compton. Ex Ron Hamence collection
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1947-48 Australian Team, team photograph with title 'An Australian XIV India, Sydney 14th to 18th Nov. 1947' and players names on mount, overall 32 x 25 cm. Ex Ron Hamence collection
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1947-48 Indian Tour of Australia: Scarce programme, 'Official Magazine, All India Australia Tour, Sydney Cricket Ground, India v Australian XI, November 14, 1947'. Good condition. Ex Ron Hamence collection
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1947-48 Australian Team, team photograph with title 'Australian Test Team, First Test V India, Brisbane, November 1947' and players names on mount, overall 32 x 28 cm. Ex Ron Hamence collection
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1947-48 Season: Scarce programme, 'Sheffield Shield Competition 1947-48, Queensland v South Australia, Official Qca Magazine, Brisbane Cricket Ground, January 16, 1948'. Good condition. Ex Ron Hamence collection
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Ron Hamence: Scarce menus, 'Complimentary Dinner to Ron A.Hamence, Member of the Australian Cricket Team, Souvenir. Hotel Adelaide, 27th February, 1948'. One menu with 48 signatures on reverse. Good condition. Ex Ron Hamence. (2)
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1948 Australian 'Invincibles' Tour to England: Letter to Ron Hamence from Keith Johnson, Manager of Australian Team, refering to his selection to the 1948 Australian Team to England, giving details of Captain (Don Bradman), Vice Captain (Lindsay Hassett), Selection Committee (Captain, Vice Captain & Mr.A.Morris), and travel details
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'20th Australian XI Tour in Great Britain 1948', official itinerary booklet published by the Australian board of control for international cricket Matches (Sydney, 1948). Superb condition. Scarce - given to players. Ex Ron Hamence collection
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'20th Australian XI Tour in Great Britain 1948', official itinerary booklet published by The Australian Board of Control for International Cricket Matches [Sydney, 1948]. Worn condition, and 'Nora' (Ron Hamence’s wife) written on front cover
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1948 Australian 'Invincibles' Tour to England: Tour guides 'Cricket: The Ashes - 1948' by Kevin & Bird [Lond., 1948] hardback presentation copy; plus 'Fight for the Ashes' by Charlie Macartney & Foster [Lond., 1948]. (2 items)
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1948 Australian 'Invincibles' Tour of England: Menu for British Sportsman’s Club luncheon to The Australian Cricket Team, with cover artwork by Tom Webster. G/Vg condition. Ex Ron Hamence collection
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1948 Australian Team, official team photograph, with title '20th Australian Team to Great Britain, 1948', and players names printed on mount, produced by 'The Sports and General Press Agency', framed and glazed, overall 42 x 37 cm. Superb condition. Ex Ron Hamence collection
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1948 Australian 'Invincibles' Tour of England: Team photograph (showing both teams) with hand-drawn title 'Oxford University V Australia, May 1948' and players names on mount, overall 43 x 29 cm. Ex Ron Hamence collection.
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1948 Australian 'Invincibles' Tour of England: Aerial photograph, with title 'England v Australia 1948, Photograph Taken During the First test Match Played at Trent Bridge, Australia Batting' on mount, overall 26 x 23 cm. Ex Ron Hamence collection.
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1948 Australian 'Invincibles' loving cup: Royal Crown Derby two-handled loving cup, with a design of summer fl owers and a panel lettered in gilt 'A Memento of 20th Australian XI's Visit to Derby, July 1948'; and lettered on base 'R.Hamence. South Australia'. Superb condition. Ex Ron Hamence collection.
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1948 Australian 'Invincibles' Tour of England: 9ct gold pencil holder, in original presentation box, with business card from Dr.John Robert Lee, endorsed on reverse 'Just a Small Token of Appreciation with Best Wishes. You Made 99 - a Score 'Don' has never made'. Together with scorecard Somerset v Australia, showing Ron Hamence's 99. Ex Ron Hamence collection. (2 items)
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1948 Australian 'Invincibles' Tour of England, rare programme 'Scotland V Australia' at Aberdeen, with colourful cover featuring Bradman batting. Very rare (Bradman's last game in UK). Good condition. Ex Ron Hamence collection.
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1948 Australian 'Invincibles' Tour of England: Menu 'A Luncheon and Presentation to Don Bradman, Savoy Hotel, London, September 20th 1948', with attractive colour picture of Bradman affixed inside. Together with Table Plan, and press photographs (2). On this occasion, Bradman was presented with an antique silver replica of the Warwick Vase, given by donations from the readers of ‘The People’, Britain’s Sunday newspaper. [Now in the State Library of South Australia]. (4 items)
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1948 Australian 'Invincibles' Tour of England: silver-plated ashtray, decorated with set of stumps, engraved around edge 'The Ashes 1948', 'Australian XI, 20th English Tour 1948' and 'Ron A.Hamence'. G/VG condition. Ex Ron Hamence collection
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1948 Australian 'Invincibles' Tour of England, S.S.'Orontes' dinner menu with 16 signatures on inside front cover, including Don Bradman, Sid Barnes (scarce) and Lindsay Hassett. Good condition. Ex Ron Hamence collection
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1948 Australian 'Invincibles' Tour of England: Silver cigarette box, engraved on lid 'Presented to Mr.R.A.Hamence. A Member of the 1948 Australian Team, by the Australian Board of Control for International Cricket. To Commemorate the Teams achievement In Not Losing a Match Throughout The Tour. February 1949'. G/Vg condition. Ex Ron Hamence collection
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1948 Australian 'Invincibles' Tour of England: 'Cricket: 1948 Australian Team in England', chart of sores and averages, Compiled & drawn by C.A.Kable, size 38 x 31 cm, signed by Ron Hamence at top left. Fair/Good condition (folded)
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Miniature Bats, noted 1948 Australia with facsimile autographs; signed by Ron Hamence (9); signed by Invincibles at 1998 Reunion ( x2) - signatures of Hamence, Toshack, Loxton, Brown, Harvey, Morris & Johnston; Sir Richard Hadlee. (15 items)
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1948 Don Bradman Testimonial match, official team photograph, with title 'Don Bradman Testimonial Match, Bradman's Team V Hassett's Team, Melbourne, 3-7 December, 1948', and players names printed on mount, overall 36 x 28 cm. Good condition. (an entertaining match with centuries to ray Lindwall, Ken Meuleman, Don Bradman, Lindsay Hassett, Arthur Morris and Don Tallon). Ex Ron Hamence collection with pencil signature on reverse.
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1948-49 Season: Scarce programme, 'Sheffield Shield Competition 1948-49, Queensland v South Australia, Official Qca Magazine, Brisbane Cricket Ground, February 18, 1949'. Good condition. Ex Ron Hamence collection
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1949 Kippax-Oldfield Testimonial match, official team photograph, with title 'Kippax-Oldfield Testimonial Match, A.L.Hassett's Team V A.R.Morris' Team, Sydney Cricket Ground, February 25th - March 1st, 1949', and players names printed on mount, overall 35 x 28 cm. Good condition. (an entertaining match with a century to Lindsay Hassett, 217 to Jack Maroney and 53 to Don Bradman). Ex Ron Hamence collection
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'The Greats of '48' booklet published by the Primary club for 1979 'Invincibles' Reunion dinner, with 16 signatures inside including Don Bradman, Lindsay Hassett, Keith Miller and ray Lindwall. (Sid Barnes died in 1973). Cover with diagonal crease, otherwise G/VG condition. Ex Ron Hamence collection
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'The 1948 Australian Cricket Team Reunion Dinner' menu at the Sydney Hilton in 1979, signed by 16 team members and 8 Vip guests, noted Don Bradman (twice), Lindsay Hassett, ray Lindwall and Sir Roden Cutler VC. Together with an unsigned menu and reunion photograph. Ex Ron Hamence collection. (3 items)
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1995 Futera 'The Heritage Collection - a Collection of Great Australian Cricketers', complete set (60) in album, with 58 of the cards signed, including Don Bradman, ray Lindwall, Neil Harvey and Graham McKenzie. VG. Numbered 'Player/500'. Ex Ron Hamence collection
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'The Invincibles - The Legend of Bradman’s 1948 Australians' by Peter Allen [Sydney, 1998] - Deluxe Edition - 'Player’s Copy No.11 of 11, presented to Ron Hamence', signed by the author and the 11 surviving members of the 1948 Australian team - Don Bradman, Arthur Morris, Keith Miller, Ron Hamence, Bill Johnston, Sam Loxton, Ian Johnson, Doug Ring, Bill Brown, Neil Harvey & Ernie Toshack. In original presentation case with embroidered Australian Coat-of-Arms & '1948' on front. A magnificent production.
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Poster, 'The Invincibles. In Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary Celebrations for the 1948 Australian XI Cricket Team to England', with 8 signatures - Ron Hamence, Bill Brown, Bill Johnston, Sam Loxton, Arthur Morris, Doug Ring, Ernie Toshack & Neil Harvey, framed & glazed, overall 47 x 57 cm. Presented to Ron Hamence
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1948 Australian Team, 'The Invincibles, the Greats of 1948', display comprising team photo, window mounted with photo and record for each player, with 10 facsimile and 7 genuine signatures, including Arthur Morris, Neil Harvey and bill brown; framed and glazed, overall 113 x 93 cm. Limited edition player series 8/8. Ex Ron Hamence collection.
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1948 Australian Team, 'The Invincibles, the Greats of 1948', display comprising full size cricket bat with 6 signatures affixed, bill brown, Neil Harvey, Arthur Morris, Sam Loxton, Ernie Toshack & Ron Hamence, window mounted with 1948 team photo & photo of each of the six players, in attractive display case, overall 58 x 112 cm. Ex Ron Hamence collection.
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1948 Australian Team: Signed prints by Bil - Ron Hamence, Arthur Morris, Bill Johnston, Sam Loxton, Neil Harvey, Ernie Toshack & Bill Brown. Each signed by the artist & numbered 7/10, each 24 x 36 cm. Ex Ron Hamence collection. (7 items)
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Don Bradman’S Funeral: Group with Invitation, Entree Cards (2) & 'Order of Service' booklet. Ex Ron Hamence collection
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Balance of the Ron Hamence Collection, noted 1948 postcard of P&O Strathaird written to his wife Nora; 'The Invincibles - Greats of ‘48' Polo shirt & caps (2 - both signed by Ron Hamence); 1997 50th Anniversary of Australian Tour of New Zealand booklet with 21 photographs; 1998 menus for Dinner in honour of the Australian Cricket Team - The 1948 Invincibles (4 menus - 2 signed by Ron Hamence); 2008 Invitation to Sir Donald Bradman Centenary Dinner
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'The Bradman Book, the Story and Records of the World's Greatest Cricketer', compiled by 'Outfield' with drawings by Will Mahony (Melbourne, 1948), minor faults, though scarce with very attractive front cover
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'Sporting Flicks Productions Present Lindsay Hassett (Vice-Captain Australian XI) Demonstrating the Pull Shot' and on reverse 'The Off Drive', very scarce and popular with collectors, fl icker books contain a series of photographs which, when fl icked through, create the illusion of movement. Some tape on spine & wear to covers but scarce
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Don Bradman, print 'Sir Don Bradman' by Alan Fearnley (Bradman wearing NSW cap with SCG in background), signed by Don Bradman and the artist, limited edition 501/850, framed and glazed, overall 72 x 84 cm.
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Don Bradman, signature on Cricket Ball
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Don Bradman, signature on folder for Cricket Memorabilia Society Phonecard No.2. limited edition 35/500
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Don Bradman: Print 'Don Bradman - Celebrating The Legend' signed by Ian Craig, limited edition 64/500, window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 46 x 59 cm; plus Newspaper banner/posters (2) announcing death of Sir Donald Bradman, both window mounted, each overall 56 x 76 cm. (3 items)
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'Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack' for 1950-57. The 1955-57 editions hardback, others with limp yellow cloth. Fair/Good condition. (8 items)
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1950s Cricket Books, noted '10 for 66 and all that' by Arthur Mailey [London, 1958]; 'The Australians in England' by Webber [London, 1956]; 'It Isn’t Cricket' by Sid Barnes [London, 1953]. Fair/Good condition. (42 items)
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Cricket Ties, nice collection of cricket ties, c1950s-90s, noted Mcg, Bicentennial Test (2 - blue & green), Derek Robins’ XI, Qca. Also reference book 'Cricket Ties - An International Guide for Cricket Lovers' by Lewis [London, 1984]. (83 items)
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'Official Souvenir Programme, Australian XI Visit to Tasmania, March 7-14, 1953', published by Tasmanian Cricket Association & Northern Tasmanian Cricket Association [Launceston, 1953]. G/Vg condition
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1953 Australian Team, official team photograph, with title 'Australian Cricket Team 1953. Coronation Tour' printed on mount, signed to mount by entire team, 18 signatures - ray Lindwall, Alan Davidson, Doug ring, Jack Hill, Gil Langly, Ian Craig, Jim de Courcy, Lindsay Hassett (Captain), G.Davies (manager), Arthur Morris, Neil Harvey, Colin McDonald, Graeme hole, Ron Archer, bill Johnston, Keith Miller, Richie Benaud and Don Tallon, framed and glazed, overall 43 x 35 cm. Good condition
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1953 Australian Team, official team photograph, with title 'Coronation Tour Australian Cricket Team 1953' printed on mount, signed to mount by entire team, 18 signatures (a few faded), noted Alan Davidson, Jack Hill, Jim de Courcy, G.Davies (manager), Arthur Morris, Neil Harvey, Colin McDonald, Graeme Hole, Keith Miller & Don Tallon; window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 48 x 44 cm.
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Royal Worcester plate, 'Australia Touring Side, England. 1953', with facsimile signatures and rim in gold, made during the players' visit to the factory during the tour; signatures include Lindsay Hassett, Keith Miller and Arthur Morris. Rare
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Royal Worcester Plate: 'The Ashes. 1953', with facsimile signatures of both the Australian and England teams in gold. Issued in small runs, these plates were presented to each member of the touring team on their visit to Worcester. Rare and in superb condition. (The third plate we have offered signed by both teams).
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Keith Andrew’S Courage Old England Cricket XI Cap, navy blue with embroidered 'Courage Old England Cricket XI' logo on front, signed inside by Keith Andrew. Fine condition. [Keith Andrew played 2 Tests for England 1954-63, & 390 firstclassmatches for Northamptonshire 1952-66]
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Everton Weekes, signed photograph, window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 34 x 42 cm. [Weekes played 48 Tests for West Indies 1947-58]
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Ray Lindwall: 1959 (16-17 Feb) Tele grams (6) to ray Lindwall, congratulating him on his world record 216 test wickets, noted overseas tele grams from port of Spain (West Indies) and orange Grove (South Africa), includes three with 'Cricket Ground/ Melbourne' arrival datestamp. (6 items)
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Walter Walmsley's cricket bat, match-used 'Gradidge - Len Hutton' cricket bat, endorsed 'W.Walmsley' in ownership position, and signed below. Bat varnished to a dark shade. (Wally Walmsley played 37 first class matches for NSW, Tasmania, Queensland and Northern Districts (NZ) 1945-60; and coached in Tasmania and Queensland)
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1960s & 70s Cricket Books, noted 'A History of Cricket' Volumes 1 & 2 by Altham [London, 1962]; 'Warwick Armstrong’s Australians' by Mason [London, 1971]; 'The Quiet Australian - The Lindsay Hassett Story' by Whitington [London, 1969]. Fair/ Good condition. (22 items)
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'Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack's for 1960, 1961, 1962, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967 & 1969. All with limp yellow covers. Fair/Good condition. (8 items)
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1960-61 West Indies Tour to Australia: 'Sykes - Don Bradman' cricket bat with 12 faded signatures on reverse including Frank Worrell and Conrad Hunte. Fair condition
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Scorecards: 1961-97 collection of mostly Australian related scorecards (69); also 1994 & 1995 Australian team sheets with facsimile autographs. Fair/Vg condition. (71 items)
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Samuel Wells (1885-1964, 'Age' Sporting Cartoonist), original black and white cartoon drawing, regarding 1961 Ashes tour, 2nd test at Lords, Neil Harvey's first test as Captain and Graham McKenzie's first test match, window mounted, overall 42 x 55 cm.
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South Melbourne Centenary Cricket Cap, red with embroidered 'Smcc 1862-1962 Centenary' logo on front. Good match-worn condition
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Samuel Wells (1885-1964, 'Age' Sporting Cartoonist), original black and white cartoon drawing, regarding 1962-63 Ashes series, window mounted, overall 42 x 55 cm.
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Samuel Wells (1885-1964, 'Age' Sporting Cartoonist), original black and white cartoon drawing, regarding 1962-63 Ashes series, 2nd test at MCG, window mounted, overall 54 x 46 cm
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