Lot #688 - WILLIAM WHYSALL'S MATCH USED CRICKET BAT
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Auction House:Mossgreen
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Sale Name:Sporting Memorabilia
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Sale Date:05 Dec 2013 ~ 2.30pm
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Lot #:688
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Lot Description:WILLIAM WHYSALL'S MATCH USED CRICKET BAT
Full size "Sykes - Roy Kilner" Cricket Bat, signed in the ownership position by William Whysall, and match-used in the 1924-25 England tour of Australia. Signed on the fronr by 1924-25 England team, 18 signatures including Arthur Gilligan, J.B.Hobbs, Herbert Sutclliffe & Maurice Tate; signed on reverse by 1924-25 Australian team, 12 signatures including Herbie Collins, Bill Ponsford, Victor Richardson & Jack Gregory. Bat varnished, so signatures in Fair/Good condition, bat with some tape reinforcement at base. -
Notes:William "Dodge" Whysall played 4 Tests for England, was a Wisden Cricketer of the Year in 1925, and played 371 first-class matches for Nottinghamshire. He died tragically in 1930, after slipping on a dance floor, injuring his elbow, and contracting septicaemia.
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Estimate:A$0 - 0
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Realised Price:
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Category:Collectables
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