USA Team Signed Programme from 1956 International Athletics Meeting Sydney
International Athletics Meeting: Sydney, 5th December 1956: British Empire & Commonwealth v U.S.A.: The official programme, extensively signed to the front cover by members of the USA Team including Deacon Jones (3000meters), Arnie Sowell (800 meters), Mil
John Cain's Signed Sporting Books Collection
From the library of the late John Cain (1931 - 2019), Premier of Victoria: several sporting books, mainly signed and dedicated by the authors, including 'The Paddock that Grew' by Keith Dunstan; 'The history of the Richmond cricket Club' by Frank Tyson; 'C
Australian Female Athletics Medallists Signatures Display
Australian female Athletics Medallists: signatures on images or on philatelic covers, comprising Norma Croker (gold, 4 x 100m relay 1956 Melbourne), Fleur Mellor (gold, 4 x 100m relay, 1956 Melbourne), Marlene Mathews (bronze, 100m & 200m, 1956 Melbourne),
Bannister's Sub-Four Minute Mile Lithograph
Athletics: Roger Bannister: lithograhic print (13.39 in. x 19.69 in.) commemorating 'The first ever Sub-Four minute Mile', signed in gold ink by Bannister in 2001, with certificate of authenticity, limited edition numbered #239 of 500.
1925 Club Handicap 120 Yds Gold Fob with Engraving
Athletics: attractive 9ct gold fob (6.1gms) engraved verso 'Club Handicap: 120 yds: won by R.F. Urry. 1925'.
Vintage Athletics Fobs with Historical Engravings
Athletics: a sterling silver & 9ct gold fob (depicting a hurdles race) intriguingly engraved verso 'Ocean Island II: long Jump won by J. Pittle: 1.1.1916', also, a 9ct gold & enamel fob made by Wittenbach for the Victorian Schools Amateur Athletic Associat
Athletic Autographs and Trade Cards Collection
Autographs signed photographs & trade cards including Edith Robinson (Australia's first female track & field athlete), Pat Farmer, Linford Christie, John Landy & Michelle Timms; plus unsigned postcard of Shirley Strickland. (Qty 6 items)
Scotch College Melbourne Ephemera Collection 1937-1951
Schools: Scotch College (Melbourne) archive of ephemera c.1937-51 including 1951 Centenary programme & Order of Service; 1937 Stamp Club Magazine (Vol.1 No.1); 1938 dinner menu; 1937-40 programmes for Athletics (8), swimming (2), rowing (5) & Anzac Day (3)
1933-34 Billiard H'cap Runner Up Sterling Silver Fob
Fob - sterling silver engraved on reverse 'Billiard H'cap, Runner Up, 1933-34, F Armitage', in original presentation box.
Art Deco Baton Relay Runner Statue, 43 cm High
An Art Deco cast metal statue of the baton relay runner, mid 20th century, 16.93 in. high
Art Deco Female Athlete Table Lamp
An Art Deco figured table lamp, modelled as a female athlete kneeling and holding the lamp fitting in raised hand (globe absent), original cold painted spelter on alabaster base. 11.02 in. x 12.99 in.
Japanese Bronze Nude Athlete Figure, 158 cm
A Japanese bronze figure of a nude athlete, 62.20 in. high, signed to the back.
Antique-inspired Victorious Athlete bust, painted, 40 cm
A painted composite bust of a Victorious Athlete, after the antique, 20th century, 15.75 in. high
Antique 9ct Gold Runner Fob - 8.07g
Antique 9ct gold fob of a runner, approx 8.07 grams
Officials' Notebooks for Athletics Programmes
Athletics Programmes: Officials/Judges programmes (8) with thick card covers & blank pages inserted for writing notes. Various notes written inside, and daily letters to the Starting Panel from Judy Patching, the Chief Starter.
Official Athletics Badge with Enamel Border and Red Ribbon
Official Badge For Athletics Official, minted by K.G.Luke, with blue enamel border, silver background and red ribbon with 'Athletics', numbered '2042' on reverse.
Tom Blake's Revolutionary Surfboard
Surfboard: Tom Blake Paddle Board, 1946. By the Catalina Equipment Company of Los Angeles. Tom Blake was a forerunner of surfing design and is credited with being the first person to put fins on surf boards. A champion athlete he was a fine surfer, swimmer