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• Auction House:
  Mossgreen
• Sale Name:
  Sporting Memorabilia
• Sale Date:
  03 Feb 2015 ~ 12noon - Session 1: Lots 1 - 428
  03 Feb 2015 ~ 2pm - Session 2: Lots 429 - 612
• Lot #:
  89
• 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.
• Estimate:
  A$400 - 500
• Realised Price:
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• Category:
  Collectables

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