Vintage Bookmaker's Board with Wooden Carry Case
1940s/50s Vintage Bookmaker's Board: Original two-piece bookmaker's betting board showing odds for 20 horses in wooden carry case. Originally made 1940s/50s, in good condition with all spindles in working order, relatively new number rolls as board…
1905 Australian Racehorse Postcards Set of 6 by Violet Johnston
Postcards c.1905 postcards by Violet Johnston of Australian racehorses, set of 6 including Fitzgrafton, Cruciform, Gladsome, Acrasia & Sylvanite. All postally used in superb condition. (Qty 6)
Donovan: Champion Thoroughbred of the Late 19th Century
Donovan: Brass wall plaque, size 25 x 21 cm. (Donovan was a British thoroughbred who raced 21 times 1888-89 and won 18 races including The Derby & the St Leger, earning a world record £55,443 in prize money)
Carbine 125th Anniversary Print
Carbine: Print 'Carbine - 125th Anniversary 1890-2015', by Brian Clinton, signed by the artist and numbered '14/125', window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 81 x 80 cm.
19th Century English Jockey's Scales by Young's of London
A set of English brass, oak and leather jockey's scales by Young's of London, 19th century, complete with five weights, the padded seat set into an oak bench, with a rosette carved frieze on barley twist legs, the scales stamped 'Young's London', 74 cm…
1922 Hitching Post with Victorian Turf Club Inscription
A cast iron hitching post brass plate inscribed 'In Appreciation / S. Green / Victorian Amateur Turf club / 1922' 103 cm high.
Mark Todd on Charisma Bronze Sculpture
A Rick Lewis bronze sculpture of Mark Todd on Charisma, modelled completing a jump with horse and rider supported upon one leg from a sculpted base, commemorating Todd's (New Zealand 's) double Olympic gold medallist and the three-day event. Bronze…
1902 Victoria Amateur Turf Club Racecard
1902 Racecard 'Victoria Amateur Turf Club. Autumn Meeting, to be held on the Caulfield Racecourse. Second Day, Saturday 15th Feb 1902, Official Card'. Fair/Good condition (puncture hole in top left corner). (The Oakleigh Plate was won by Drawbridge & the…
Green Metal Tote Board with Odds for Six Horses
1960s Bookmaker's Tote Board, green metal with odds for six horses on white ribbon. Board with a single knob for each runner, so probably supplied by Napthine and Miller (who held the patent). Board with horses names not included.
1902 Grand National Steeplechase Meeting Racecard
1902 Racecard 'Victoria Racing Club, Grand National Steeplechase Meeting, First Day, Saturday 5th July 1902. Official Card'. Good condition (puncture hole in top left corner).
Rare plaque with mounted metal bust of Tom Corrigan
Tom Corrigan: Rare plaque with mounted metal bust on original wood shield with original maroon velvet covering, with the cast heading 'Late Tom Corrigan'. The bust a cast metal image of Corrigan inside a horse-shoe, with the reins, jockey's cap and two…
Vintage Horse Racing & Sports Flyers/Posters Collection
Horse-Racing/Sport Flyers & Posters: Wonderful collection c1922-25 flyers & posters advertising racing, trotting, athletics, sports & woodchopping, from country towns throughout Victoria - noted Ballarat, Daylesford, Koondrook, Portland, Myer's Flat,…
1898 Victoria Amateur Turf Club Racecard
1898 Racecard 'Victoria Amateur Turf Club. November Meeting to be held on the Caulfield Racecourse. Saturday 19th November 1898. Official Card'. Fair/Good condition (puncture hole in top left corner).
Rising Fast's Horse Shoe: Provenance and Sale
Rising Fast: Rising Fast's Horse Shoe. Provenance: Rising Fast's trainer Ivan Tucker, sold at auction by Leonard Joel in 2013.
Antique Bookies Bag from Phoenix Hotel, Collingwood
Lou Perrett 'Phoenix Hotel, Wellington St. Collingwood' antique bookies bag, 19th/20th century, 32 cm wide
63 Volumes of Australian Stud Book (1878-2008)
The Australian Stud Book' 1878 - 2008, Sixty-three volumes, comprising volumes 1 to 42 plus supplementary issues, almost all uniformly bound in black with gilt titles. Variable condition, but mainly good.
Stud Book of New South Wales: Pedigrees of Race Horses
The Stud book of New South Wales, Containing Pedigrees of Race Horses, andc., andc., andc. from the earliest arrivals in the colony to the present time.' Volumes 1, 2 and 3, 1859-73, compiled and edited by Price, Mostyn, Cox and Scarr. Varioushardcover…
Vintage Jockey's Leather Weighted Saddlepad
Vintage jockey's brown leather weights saddlepad, 8 pockets four on each side, with press-stud closures, blanket backing with stitching. Believed to be at least 50 years old but in as new condition! Placed under saddle with lead weights inserted to ensure…
1983 Golden Slipper Breeder's Trophy
1983 Golden Slipper: Breeder's trophy, a small 9ct gold horse-shoe engraved '1983 Golden Slipper Stakes', with plaque engraved 'Won By, Sir Dapper, Breeders D.N. & H.P.Buffier', in original Angus & Coote presentation case
Australian Jockey Club Derby Great Moments Print
Print 'The Australian Jockey Club Derby' Great Moments print with signatures of 11 trainers & jockeys including Tj Smith, Jim Cassidy, George Moore & Malcolm Johnson, limited edition 69/500, framed & glazed, overall 110 x 79 cm.
VRC Badges and Tickets Collection
Badges - Victoria Racing Club Jockey's Tickets (2) 1947 Autumn Meeting No.1 & 1947 Spring Meeting No.19; 1944 Saddling Enclosure Ticket; 1946 Mv Birdcage Ticket; VRC Membership badges (17) run from 1980-81 to 1996-97; Member cards (11) to 2009-11; also…
Celebrity Autographs & Sketches from 1914-33
C.1914-33 Autograph Book with 40+ signatures, including Snowy Baker (Olympian & movie star), cartoon of a monkey by Jimmy Bancks (best known for his comic strip Ginger Meggs), cricketers Bill Ponsford & Len Darling; footballer Wallace 'Jumbo' Sharland;…
Gold Topped Jockey's Presentation Whip - 1926
1926 9ct gold topped jockey's presentation whip. Awarded to D.Carter, rider of gold chip by the Riverina Picnic Race Club. Length 60 cm
Horse Racing Table and Coat Rack Set
An antique, cast metal horse racing themed table, the legs formed of whips, the table top depicting a horse surrounded by an oversize horse shoe, also, a wall-mounted coat rack with similar imagery, late 19th century, (2 items).
1950s Peak Frean Biscuit Tin with Revolving Horse Race
Tin c.1950s Peak Frean (Aust) biscuit tin, 'The Winner' with central revolving tin that performs a horse race. Some ageing, though a very collectable tin, with Peak Frean label on base of tin intact.
Limited Edition History of Australian Thoroughbred Racing
Books 'The History of Australian Thoroughbred Racing - Volume One', signed by Harold Freedman (artist) & Andrew Lemon (author), deluxe limited edition 261/300 (Melbourne, 1987). Superb condition in slip-case.
Painted Cast Iron Jockey Statue, 1920s
Hitching Post cast iron jockey 122 cm tall, nicely painted with red jacket & black cap, circa 1920s. Very heavy. The illustration is above Lot 314.
Williamstown Racing Club Membership Fobs (1937-1939)
Williamstown Racing Club: 1937-38 and 1938-39 membership fobs with original lanyards still attached, (2).
Williamstown Racing Club Tickets (1899-1947)
Williamstown racing club: various tickets dated 1899 (member's), 1923-24 (one lady), 1930-31 (lady's ticket) and 1947 (Complimentary); (4 items).
Race Horse of the Year Award
Race horse of the year Award: a horse shoe mounted on a wooden plinth together with a sterling silver plaque engraved 'Race horse of the year 1970: 71 Gay Icarus presented to C.L. Beechey 28th October 1971'. 15 cm high. Provenance: The Estate of Cyril…
Gay Icarus Horse Racing Archive
Gay Icarus: three scrapbooks containing a collection of newspaper and magazine cuttings primarily Gay Icarus, his trainer, owners, competitors, etc. Collected by members of the family of the trainer, Cyril Beechey. Also includes programmes, telegrams,…
1962 Golden Slipper Breeder's Trophy
1962 Golden Slipper: Breeder's trophy, a small 9ct gold horse-shoe engraved '1962 Golden Slipper Stakes', with plaque engraved 'Won by Birthday Card, Breeder Mr D.N.Buffier', in original Angus & Coote presentation case
Williamstown Racing Club Member's Ticket Wallet from 1908-09
Williamstown Racing Club: 1908-09 Member's Ticket wallet, No.147, issued to Mr. E. Reed, olive leather with gold embossing. Still contains additional lady's Tickets (#147 & 147A). The Williamstown Racing Club was established in 1860 and continued until…
Epsom Turf Club Membership Badges and Trainer's Ticket
Badges Epsom Turf Club: Membership badges for 1938-39, 1939-40, 1946-47 & 1947-48; plus Trainer's Ticket from 1947. Superb condition. (Epsom's newly renovated grandstand was tragically destroyed by fire in 1936 and never held another race meeting. The…
Tasmanian Stud Book 1885-6 (Red Cover, Some Soiling)
Book 'Tasmanian Mail, Turf Register and Stud Book of Tasmania, 1885-6' (Hobart, 1886), red cover. Some soiling on cover and few pages loose.
Rare Harness Racing Collection with Media Badges and Ephemera
Harness Racing: Collection including scarce Media badges (6) for 1984-85, 1985-86, 1986-87, 1987-88, 1988-89 & 1992-93; Media Guest badges (2); 1970s-80s 'Australasian Harness Horse' magazine (c73), 'The Trotting Register' (c48); 'Australian Trotting Year…
Vintage Racebooks of Australian Racing Clubs
Racebooks including Mentone Racing Club 1902; Aspendale Park Racing Club 1931; Mentone Turf Club 1933 & 1946. Condition varies. Scarce group.
Silver Equestrian Motif Necklace - 65cm Long
An unusual silver equestrian necklace, the long chain connected by an arrangement of miniature equestrian motifs including a bit, straps and stirrups, 65 cm long
Sterling Silver Startled Yearling Equestrian Sculpture
Geoffrey Snell, 'The Startled Yearling', sterling silver, limited edition for the British Horse Riding Equestrian Society. Makers mark F.M., London 1977. Height 9 cm. Weight 633 grams.
Vintage Racebook Collection from Iconic Australian Racecourses
Racebooks: 1932-62 collection, with meetings at Moonee Valley, Caulfield & Flemington. (12 items)
Racehorse Magazines 1974-1989 in 16 Volumes
Magazines 'The British Racehorse' 1974-1980 & 'The European Racehorse' 1981-1989, in 16 bound volumes.
1925 Winners on the Turf Complete Set (25)
1925 Boguslavsky 'Winners on the Turf', complete set (25). Mainly Fine/Very Fine.
Bookmaker's Odds Board for 20 Horses
Bookmaker's Board: Original Bookmaker's Betting Board, showing odds for 20 horses
Australian Race Results 1977-2003
Australian Race Results' 1977-78 to 2002-03, published by Racing Services Bureau for the Principal Race Clubs of Australia. An almost complete run for the preiod comprising volumes 1, 2, 3 (unnumbered), 4 - 16, 18-19 and 21 - 26. (Total: 24 volumes).
Complete 10-volume Australasian Turf Register, 1881-1890
The Australasian Turf Register', 1881 - 1890 complete, (10 volumes). All rebound in blue with gilt lettering, except 1887, which is original.
Australasian Turf Register, 1872-1880 (7 volumes)
The Australasian Turf Register', 1872 - 74 and 1877 - 78, five volumes rebound in blue cloth with gilt titles, also the 1879 and 1880 editions with cloth covers, the 1880 with original upper label. (7 volumes). Mixed condition.
Mittys' silks: A symbol of Might and Power
Might and Power: Jockey's silks (no cap), made by Mittys. (Might and Power won the 1997 Caulfield and Melbourne Cups, and 1998 Ws Cox Plate).
Shipley Stud Catalogue and Racebook Cover
Sol Green: 'Shipley Stud, The Property of Sol Green' [Melbourne, 1913] leather bound catalogue with gilt inscription listing the 36 stallions and mares on Sol Green's stud near Warrnambool, including Comedy King, Positano & The Parisienne. With pencil…
Pre-WW2 Racebook Collection from Various Racing Clubs
Racebooks 1924-38 collection including Aspendale Park Racing Club (2); Geelong Racing Club; Menangle Park Racing Club; Mentone Racing Club (4); Tamworth Jockey Club; Werribee Racing Club. Usual writing inside, and staples rusty, though generally good…
Heroic: Heroic's winner's sash from the 1924 A.J.C.Derby. [Heroic won 21 races, then was Australia's leading sire 1933-39]
1888 Australian Jockey Club Gilt Bronze Membership Fob
Australian Jockey Club 1888 Membership fob in gilt bronze. The earliest example we have offered.
Authentic Victoria Racing Club Member's Medallion (1929-1930)
Victoria racing club medallion (1929-1930). On the reverse side 1929-1930 949 Bentley. For this medallion's provenance & its particular historical interest see the attached letter from (Dr) Andrew lemon Consultant Historian to the Victoria racing club.…
Terravista Signed Saddlecloth with Horsehairs & Racebook
Terravista: Saddlecloth number '2' the original as worn by the horse in the 2015 Newmarket Handicap, signed by jockey Hugh Bowman, and with horsehairs still on the saddlecloth. Plus associated racebook.
1902 Victoria Amateur Turf Club Racecards (Set of 2)
1902 Racecards 'Victoria Amateur Turf Club. Grand National Steeplechase Meeting, to be held on the Caulfield Racecourse. First Day, Saturday 2nd Aug 1902. Official Card' & '... Second Day, Saturday 9th Aug 1902. Official Card'. Fair/Good condition (with…
Bookmaker's Betting Board: Odds for 20 Horses
Bookmaker's board: original Bookmaker's Betting board, showing odds for 20 horses.
Victoria Turf Club Membership Fob, 1904-5
1904-5 Victoria Amateur Turf Club Membership fob with original suspension clasp, No.165.
Antique Horse Racing Game with Betting Cards and Chips
C.1900 Sandown horse racing 'Spinner' game by F.H. Ayres Ltd (London) presented in polished wooden box, with gambling chips and illustrated betting cards showing the odds for the competing horses, comes with original box and scarce thus.
1970s-90s collection of racing, trotting, turf and greyhound club membership badges and fobs, including some with bars for committee members, secretaries, etc. Also noted Press types, a Police Pass, etc. Colourful and diverse range; all appear to be…
Cyril Beechey's Winning Post Photo-Collage Collection
Cyril Lewis Beechey (1911: 1989): racehorse owner and trainer: a collection of his winning post photo-collage presentations covering races between January 1969 and January 1988. Wins are noted at Flemington, Sandown, Caulfield, Ballarat, Moonee valley,…
Nickel Plated Horse and Jockey Figure Centrepiece
Horse and jockey figure. C1920 nickel plated brass equestrian centrepiece. Tip of tail has been docked, height 55 cm
Tulloch's Career Display with Horseshoe and Autographs
Tulloch: Display with chromed horseshoe, mounted on plaque with Tulloch's career details and facsimile autographs of trainer Tj Smith & jockey George Moore, overall 22 x 32 cm. (One of Tulloch's actual work shoes, given to the vendor by Tommy Smith when…
AJC Press Pass, circa 1890
Australian Jockey Club (AJC) - white metal Press Pass No.1, believed to have been issued circa 1890.
NSW Racebook Collection from Late 1800s to Early 1900s
Racebooks: NSW collection with 1894 Moorefield racing club (Kogarah), 1902 Sydney Turf club, 1902 & 1903 canterbury Park, 1903 AJC, 1913 Rosehill (3 different meetings). Fair/good condition
Victorian Stud-Book: Pedigrees of Race Horses (1871-1875)
The Victorian Stud-Book, Containing Pedigrees of Race Horses, etc From the earliest accounts....' Vol. III (1871) and Vol. IV (1875). [Stillwell and Knight, Collins Street East., Melbourne], hardcovers, faults, but very rare. (2 vols.), Around 1859,…
Vintage Australian Jockey Club Membership Badges (1927-1932)
Australian Jockey Club Membership badges: 1927-28, 1928-29, 1929-30, 1930-31 & 1931-32, all in superb condition. (5).
V.A.T.C. Membership Fob and Number Box
1905-6 V.A.T.C. (Victorian Amateur Turf club - Caulfield) Membership enamel and bronze fob (#97), with original suspension pin; together with the original number box from T. Gaunt & Co., Melbourne.
Complete 1930-1939 Australasian Turf Register in Mixed Condition
The Australasian Turf Register', 1930 - 1939 complete, (10 volumes). Mixed condition.
Gay Icarus Presentation Coffee Service from 1971 Queen Elizabeth Stakes
Gay Icarus: five piece presentation coffee service awarded to the trainer, Cyril Beechey, following Gay Icarus' win in the 1971 Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Randwick. The tray 37 x 60 cm. Provenance: from the Estate of Cyril Beechey, by family descent.
Diamond Horse-Racing Brooch
Horse-racing brooch: diamond encrusted racehorse in white gold, enamelled jockey, mounted on a oval silver frame, length 3.5 cm, weight 6.43gr. Most appealing.
Membership Fobs and Badge from Queensland Turf Club
Queensland Turf Club: 1913-14, 1914-15 and 1915-16 Membership fobs and a badge. (3 items).
Bronze Jockey and Horse on Marble Base: Bw, 16.5cm x 20cm
A bronze jockey and horse model on a marble base, inscribed Bw, 16.5 cm high, 20 cm wide
Sandown Horse Racing Game by F.H.Ayres, c1900
Horse Racing Game, c1900 'Sandown' game, made by F.H.Ayres, London. Roulette style game in wooden box with key; together with fold-out board; horse cards (21), and coloured wooden counters; in original box. Artwork by Finch Mason (1850-1915)
Derby Day - Vintage Horse Racing Board Game
Derby Day - the Up-to-Date Racing Game': c.1915 National Game Company dice-based board game with brightly coloured printed design, the board edges with some wear & blemishes and outer covers lightly rubbed, however internal graphics are fresh and largely…
Blue Jockey Hitching Post by James Brown Saddlery
James Brown Saddlery Blue painted cast iron jockey hitching post, 20th century, 75 cm high
Red Cast Iron Jockey Hitching Post, 20th Century
James Brown Saddlery Red painted cast iron jockey hitching post, 20th century, 75 cm high
Collection of Australian Horse Racing Cards 1906-1921
1906-21 horse racing cards including 1907 Sniders & Abrahams 'Australian Racehorses' [57]; 1908-09 'Australian Jockeys' [58/61]; 1908 'Australian Jockeys [40/60]; 1921 Jj Schuh 'Australian Jockeys' (unnumbered) [30], mainly Fair/Fine. (Qty 227 items)
Signed Race Whip by Kerrin McEvoy with CoA
Kerrin McEvoy: Race Whip signed by Kerrin McEvoy, who is best known for winning three Melbourne Cups - 2000 Brew, 2016 Almandin & 2018 Cross Counter. With CoA.
Antique Hunting Crop with Fox and Partridge Finial
Gentleman's hunting crop, 19th century equestrian fox- hunting crop, topped with exquisite silverplate finial of a fox capturing a partridge, makers G & J Zair, London
Newcastle Jockey Club Spring Carnival Horse Racing Trophy
Horse racing trophy: figurine of racehorse, signed on base by artist Harry Pinsent, on wooden base with plaque affixed 'Newcastle jockey Club/ spring Carnival/ New Cameron Handicap-1,400m/ 19961, overall 19 x 29 cm, awarded to John Hawkes, trainer of…
Australian Sportsmen Caricatures by Bob Mirams (part set)
1950 Victorian Nut Supplies (Australia) 'Caricatures of Australian Sportsmen by Bob Mirams', part set (5/36), comprising 8.Joe Louis, 9.Mike Tollis, 11.Darby Munro, 15.Scobie Breasley & 36.Tommy Burns. Mainly Fine/Very Fine. Scarce.
Canterbury Park Race Club 1884 Member's Ticket
1884 'Canterbury Park Race Club, Member's Ticket for 1884, No.74 Tj McCarthy Esq, unusual oval shape. Superb condition. (In 1884 the Canterbury Park racecourse site was leased as the headquarters of Canterbury Park Race Club).
Racebooks Collection: 1923-2014
Racebooks 1923-2014 collection including 1923 Epsom; 1938-2014 VRC range (48) with Melbourne Cups (24) between 1973-2014, Derby (8) & Oaks (5); Caulfield (6) with 1946 Caulfield Guineas, 1994 & 1995 Caulfield Cups; 1962 Moonee Valley; 1993 Hong Kong…
Framed Horse Racing Memorabilia Collection
Horse Racing Frames, noted 1986 Cox Plate print signed by Bill Collins; Saintly display signed by Bart Cummings & Darren Beadman; displays for Damien Oliver & Octagonal; all framed, various sizes. (4 items)
Complete 1920-1929 Australasian Turf Register (10 Volumes, Mixed Condition)
The Australasian Turf Register', 1920 - 1929 complete, (10 volumes). Very mixed condition.
Complete Australasian Turf Register, 1910-1919
The Australasian Turf Register', 1910 - 1919 complete, (10 volumes). Very mixed condition.
10 Volumes of Australasian Turf Register (1900-1909) in Mixed Condition
The Australasian Turf Register', 1900 - 1909 complete, (10 volumes). Very mixed condition.
US Fleet Honored with Complimentary Race Meeting
Great white Fleet: 'Complimentary Race Meeting, in honour of the Visit of the United States Fleet. To be held at Ellerslie, Auckland, NZ, Wednesday, August 12, 1908'
Collection of Horse Racing Badges 1922-68
Horse Racing Badges: c1922-68 collection, noted Victoria Racing Club (6) with 1922-23, 1938-39, 1948-49, 'J' 1964-65 && 'T' (2);Melbourne Racing Club1960-61, VATC 1963-64, Mornington 1963-64, Seymour 1958-59, Tasmanian Turf Club 1927-28, Ascot, Richmond &…
Collection of Horse Racing Badges (48)
Horse Racing Badges, c1973-97 collection with 'Victoria Racing Club' (23); VATC (20); Kilmore (2) & Rasv (3). G/VG. (Total 48)
Australasian Turf Register, 1891-1899 (9 volumes, mixed condition)
The Australasian Turf Register', 1891 - 1899 (excluding 1895), (9 volumes). Mixed condition, 1890, 1892 and 1896 rebound.
J.P. Kayser Sohn Equestrian Inkstand
Art Nouveau German silverplate equestrian inkstand by J.P. Kayser Sohn 894-1925, with cast jockey on stallion, repair to ink lining, 23.5 cm height, 32 cm width.
1930s Australian Turf Club Collection
1924-69 collection mainly 1930s, including Brisbane Amateur Turf Club (16), Queensland Turf Club (10), Ipswich Amateur Turf Club (2) & Randwick 1950 St Leger Day, Fair/Good condition (staples rusty). (Qty 29)
Victoria Football and Port History Books (16 qty)
Victoria: Books including 'History of Football in the Ballarat District' by Stoward (2008); 'History of Football in the Bendigo District' by Stoward (2008); 'A Taste of Port' by Keenan (1999); 'The Bears Uncensored - Caulfield Football Club' by Piesse…
Enamel Horse & Jockey Vesta Case, 1881
Vesta Case in silver with enamel horse & jockey, hallmarked Birmingham 1881 with maker's mark 'Jht'. A beautiful example of Victorian-era craftmanship.
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