Lot #56 - Australia in England, 1893: Early original silk scorecard
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Auction House:Leski Auctions
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Sale Name:Sporting Memorabilia
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Sale Date:10 May 2020 ~ 12noon (AEST)
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Lot #:56
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Lot Description:Australia in England, 1893: Early original silk scorecard
for the “GRAND CRICKET MATCH - Australia v. Oxford & Cambridge” played at the United Service Cricket Club Ground in Portsmouth, July 31st, and August 1s, 2nd, 1893. The scorecard with fully completed details, mounted, framed and glazed, is in excellent condition with the printing bright. Overall 26.5 x 19.5cm. Rarely seen in this condition. -
Notes:Despite Australia’s incredible total of 843 in their first and only innings, the match ended in a draw, with the home team scoring 191 and 1-82 in their 2 innings. Australians Bannerman (133), Bruce (191) and Trumble (105) made centuries; Turner took 5 wickets and Giffen 4.
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Estimate:A$100 - 150
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Realised Price:
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Category:Memorabilia
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