- Thursday, 23 May, 2013
Old Sports Auctions Ltd is the Company which has evolved as the primary internet auction site for handling the sale and purchase of sporting memorabilia especially golf memorabilia. The success of internet trading has created the demand for a high quality, knowledgeable supplier to satisfy the needs of the discerning collector, and the Company created by Graham Rowley is perfectly designed to satisfy that need.
Graham Rowley is a member of the Golf Collectors Society in both Britain and America, and is a regular attendee at meetings and fairs designed to promote the collecting of sporting artefacts and literature. So successful has this been that he is now acknowledged as one of the few who has expertise extending to virtually all areas of golf collecting, a skill that has extended into the general sports arena. His reputation for helping and encouraging new collectors is well founded, matching the desires of new devotees with advice on how to acquire the best from their individual collections, at the most advantageous cost, and without wasting time on futile expeditions with little reward.
His knowledge of the auction scene throughout Great Britain and the USA has enabled him to unearth some unique items of memorabilia for release to the collecting world. In addition he has acted on commission to acquire single items and collections for the most serious collectors around the world. He has dealt with collectors from over thirty five countries, enjoying their confidence because of the extensive knowledge and contacts that he has developed within the collecting fraternity, where trust is a vital element in the dealing.
Old Sports Auctions Ltd will continue to offer this very individual and rewarding facet of the business, and will be happy to receive enquiries from individuals seeking to enhance their collections in a selective manner. In an environment where the value of individual items can vary from a few pounds to hundreds of thousands for the rarest pieces, particularly where there is provenance available to endorse them, expert knowledge is critical in assessing true value, a skill and an art that has been exhibited by Graham Rowley on numerous occasions. Graham's thirty five years in the collecting arena have given him a unique knowledge and awareness of the marketplace, a knowledge that will benefit all the clients using either the web auctions or the personal acquisition commissioning. He has created the ideal supply and demand vehicle in a very selective environment, one that will serve clients on each and every transaction.
Lot 1 Alastair J. Johnston and James E. Johnston. The Chronicles of Golf: 1457 to 1857 Ltd Edition Copy in DW in Slipcase in Mint Condition – Cult Classic!
Time Left
-19 days -2 hours -8 mins -46 secs
Starting Price
£400.00
£400.00
Lot 2 Alastair J. Johnston. Vardon to Woods: A Pictorial History of Golfers in Advertising Signed Limited Edition Mint condition in DW and its Slipcase
Time Left
-19 days -2 hours -7 mins -46 secs
Starting Price
£70.00
£70.00
Lot 3 Rare unlisted and unused Bramble golf ball called 'The Alert' dated circa 1900 - excellent ball to display
Time Left
-19 days -2 hours -6 mins -46 secs
Starting Price
£80.00
£130.00
Lot 4 A rare seldom seen golf ball. The Avon Golf Ball Co 'LARGE FLOATER' circa 1910 - unused dimple ball
Time Left
-19 days -2 hours -5 mins -46 secs
Starting Price
£40.00
£60.00
Lot 5 Avon India Golf Ball Co the 'ARC' large dimple ball - unused dated circa 1905 - rare ball ideal to diaplay
Time Left
-19 days -2 hours -4 mins -46 secs
Starting Price
£70.00
£70.00
Lot 6 Mint unused 'The Colonel' Bramble Pattern Golf Ball Made by St. Mungo's in 1906 near perfect condition - rare ball ideal to display
Time Left
-19 days -2 hours -3 mins -46 secs
Starting Price
£80.00
£80.00
Lot 7 1930s Silver King Large Dimple Golf Ball in Unused MINT condition - stunning display ball
Time Left
-19 days -2 hours -2 mins -46 secs
Starting Price
£40.00
£105.00
Lot 8 Rare unused 1890s Silver King 27.5 Gutty Golf Ball stamped 'PRESTON' No 4 - Line patterned golf ball perfect to display
Time Left
-19 days -2 hours -1 mins -46 secs
Starting Price
£80.00
£154.00
Lot 9 Rare 1920s square mesh patterned golf ball 'Flash Spot' with silver paint in recesses! unused in excellent condition
Time Left
-19 days -2 hours 0 mins -46 secs
Starting Price
£40.00
£40.00
Lot 10 Mint unused Dunlop Warwich Multi Mesh/Dimple Golf ball dated 1925 - perfect ball to display
Time Left
-19 days -1 hours -59 mins -47 secs
Starting Price
£30.00
£30.00
Lot 11 Mint unused Silver King square mesh ball dated circa 1925 - perfect ball to display
Time Left
-19 days -1 hours -58 mins -47 secs
Starting Price
£30.00
£30.00
Lot 12 Lynx Multi-Triangle Mesh Golf Ball dated circa 1925 - nice display ball
Time Left
-19 days -1 hours -57 mins -47 secs
Starting Price
£30.00
£50.00
Lot 13 St. Mungo Golf Ball Co the 'Arch Colonel' dated 1927 in very good condition Crescents (Half Moon) patterns - excellent display ball!
Time Left
-19 days -1 hours -56 mins -47 secs
Starting Price
£100.00
£120.00
Lot 14 J. P. Cochrane Golf Ball Co - rare golf ball the 'Star Challenger 261/2' dated 1907 in good condition - Stars within a star patterns - attractive display ball
Time Left
-19 days -1 hours -55 mins -47 secs
Starting Price
£150.00
£249.00
Lot 15 'SCOTTIE DOG' All original condition - 1920s Golf Ball Advertising Figure 'North British Rubber Co Sylvac Scottie Dog' holding a golf ball in its mouth – base stamped with Reg. No. 778504 the product No 1209 - overall 11” high
Time Left
-19 days -1 hours -54 mins -47 secs
Starting Price
£150.00
£474.00
Lot 16 Unique 1920s 4 page Business Flier from golf course architects Colt, Alison & Morrison Limited - rare item in stunning condition
Time Left
-19 days -1 hours -53 mins -47 secs
Starting Price
£40.00
£180.00
Lot 17 Eric Bevington. History of Brokenhurst Golf Club from 1894 to 1951 - A Brief History
Time Left
-19 days -1 hours -52 mins -47 secs
Starting Price
£12.00
£12.00
Lot 18 Very rare (unlisted) early golf handbook from Bray Golf Club County Wicklow Ireland dated c1928 in fine condition
Time Left
-19 days -1 hours -51 mins -47 secs
Starting Price
£25.00
£41.00
Lot 19 Rare 1930s Golf Handbook from Heysham Golf Club with 32 printed pages - contain brief history of the club.
Time Left
-19 days -1 hours -50 mins -47 secs
Starting Price
£25.00
£25.00
Lot 20 Bernard Darwin. A Friendly Round 1922 1st edition - one of Darwin's most illusive golf titles
Time Left
-19 days -1 hours -49 mins -47 secs
Starting Price
£150.00
£295.00
Lot 21 Bernard Darwin. 'Dickens' - Great Lives 1933 1st edition in its rare dust jacket - scarce Darwin book thats in near perfect condition
Time Left
-19 days -1 hours -48 mins -47 secs
Starting Price
£35.00
£205.00
Lot 22 Unique unlisted Bernard Darwin book that contains golf! The Lure of London undated circa 1920s (has this period illustrations inside) 84 printed pages with 26 pages of stunning adverts. Large style format book 11 by 9 inches
Time Left
-19 days -1 hours -47 mins -47 secs
Starting Price
£40.00
£40.00
Lot 23 Bernard Darwin. War on The Line 1946 1st edition in it's scarce dust jacket
Time Left
-19 days -1 hours -46 mins -47 secs
Starting Price
£25.00
£25.00
Lot 24 Bernard Darwin. W.G. Grace 1934 1st edition in its very rare dust wrapper!
Time Left
-19 days -1 hours -45 mins -47 secs
Starting Price
£20.00
£20.00
Lot 25 Bernard Darwin. Receipts And Relishes - 1950 1st edition - scarce book on cooking by Darwin
Time Left
-19 days -1 hours -44 mins -47 secs
Starting Price
£30.00
£30.00
Lot 26 Bernard Darwin. Robinsons of Bristol 1st edition 1945 - 100 years history of this company 1844 to 1944 - scarce Darwin none golf book
Time Left
-19 days -1 hours -43 mins -47 secs
Starting Price
£25.00
£25.00
Lot 27 Bernard & Elinor Darwin. Oboli, Boboli, and Little Joboli 1938 1st edition - rare childrens book
Time Left
-19 days -1 hours -42 mins -47 secs
Starting Price
£30.00
£30.00
Lot 28 Bernard Darwin. Life Is Sweet Brother 1940 1st edition in its (scarce complete) pictorial dust jacket - A book of Darwin's Reminiscences - makes great reading!
Time Left
-19 days -1 hours -41 mins -47 secs
Starting Price
£30.00
£30.00
Lot 29 Bernard Darwin. Golf: 'Pleasures of Life Series' 1954 1st edition in dust jacket - makes excellent reading
Time Left
-19 days -1 hours -40 mins -47 secs
Starting Price
£25.00
£25.00
Lot 30 Bernard Darwin, Golf Between Two Wars. 1944 1st edition in its dust jacket - all in great condition
Time Left
-19 days -1 hours -39 mins -47 secs
Starting Price
£20.00
£20.00
Lot 31 Geoffrey Cousins. History of the Manor House Hotel Golf Club 1965 1st edition - scarce booklet in near mint condition
Time Left
-19 days -1 hours -38 mins -47 secs
Starting Price
£15.00
£15.00
Lot 32 Official Handbook of Newton Abbot Golf Club (Stover) undated circa 1950s - contains a brief history of the club in near mint condition
Time Left
-19 days -1 hours -37 mins -47 secs
Starting Price
£10.00
£10.00
Lot 33 Simpsons Limited. A Guide to Golf Clubs In & Around London, undated circa 1950s in near fine condition – Lists over 250 golf courses and general information
Time Left
-19 days -1 hours -36 mins -47 secs
Starting Price
£20.00
£20.00
Lot 34 History of Lancaster Golf Club 'a golfers paradise' undated circa 1934 - only issued to members - rare history
Time Left
-19 days -1 hours -35 mins -47 secs
Starting Price
£15.00
£15.00
Lot 35 Franklyn B. Snyder. The Early Days of Mountain View CC 1898 to 1927 rare American golf club history in near mint condition!
Time Left
-19 days -1 hours -34 mins -47 secs
Starting Price
£35.00
£35.00
Lot 36 Rare Bernard Darwin golf title. The (brief history) Beaconsfield Golf Club Official Handbook undated circa 1960 in stunning condition
Time Left
-19 days -1 hours -33 mins -47 secs
Starting Price
£50.00
£75.00
Lot 37 Bernard Darwin. Aberdovey Golf Club Official Handbook circa 1960s - in good clean condition - Contains a brief history!
Time Left
-19 days -1 hours -32 mins -47 secs
Starting Price
£50.00
£120.00
Lot 38 Unique 1st World War Charity Exhibition Match programme Wethered & Tolly versus others at Handsworth Golf Course (Birmingham England) in 1923
Time Left
-19 days -1 hours -31 mins -47 secs
Starting Price
£20.00
£25.00
Lot 39 Masters Flag neatly signed by the 1956 winner Jack Burke - ideal condition to display
Time Left
-19 days -1 hours -30 mins -47 secs
Starting Price
£35.00
£35.00
Lot 40 Masters Flag neatly signed by the 1957 winner Doug Ford - ideal condition to display
Time Left
-19 days -1 hours -29 mins -47 secs
Starting Price
£35.00
£45.00
Lot 41 Masters Flag neatly signed by the Multiple Masters winner Arnold Palmer - neatly signed ideal condition to display
Time Left
-19 days -1 hours -28 mins -47 secs
Starting Price
£50.00
£110.00
Lot 42 Masters Flag neatly signed by the 1968 winner Bob Goalby - ideal condition to display
Time Left
-19 days -1 hours -27 mins -47 secs
Starting Price
£35.00
£72.00
Lot 43 Masters Flag neatly signed by the 1970 winner Billy Casper - ideal condition to display
Time Left
-19 days -1 hours -26 mins -47 secs
Starting Price
£35.00
£50.00
Lot 44 Masters Flag neatly signed by the 1971 winner Charles Coody - ideal condition to display
Time Left
-19 days -1 hours -25 mins -47 secs
Starting Price
£35.00
£40.00
Lot 45 Masters Flag neatly signed by the 1973 winner Tommy Aaron - ideal condition to display
Time Left
-19 days -1 hours -24 mins -47 secs
Starting Price
£35.00
£35.00
Lot 46 Masters Flag neatly signed by the 1976 winner Ray Floyd - ideal condition to display
Time Left
-19 days -1 hours -23 mins -47 secs
Starting Price
£35.00
£40.00
Lot 47 Masters Flag neatly signed by the 1982 winner Craig Stadler - ideal condition to display
Time Left
-19 days -1 hours -22 mins -47 secs
Starting Price
£35.00
£35.00
Lot 48 Masters Flag neatly signed by the 1979 winner Fuzzy Zeoller - ideal condition to display
Time Left
-19 days -1 hours -21 mins -47 secs
Starting Price
£35.00
£35.00
Lot 49 Extremely rare Jean Gassiat 'Two Way' style putter with 'Pistol Grip style grip' the head is stamped Jean Gassiat with Registration Number 627,732.and dates from 1915
Time Left
-19 days -1 hours -20 mins -47 secs
Starting Price
£50.00
£207.00
Lot 50 Very Rare PING 2A 1960s Scottsdale Putter - first generation putter made by Karsten in his garage - all original condition with shaft sticker
Time Left
-19 days -1 hours -19 mins -47 secs
Starting Price
£250.00
£250.00
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