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Auction of Cricket, Wisden Cricketers' Almanacks, Football and Sporting Memorabilia - 3 Day Auction (#2) 09/07/2021 10:30 AM BST Closed

Starts Ending 09/07/2021 10:30 AM BST

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Lot #290'Ready for Chances'. A Royal Doulton 'Black Boy' bone china tea cup, entitled 'Ready for Chances' printed with a boy in white shirt, red waistcoat and a floppy hat, crouched awaiting a catch (as if in the slips), to reverse the crest 'The All Black Team'. Green floral decoration to outer rim and green spiral twist to the handle. 2.75" diameter. Doulton backstamp and number 'E4336' to base. Circa 1907. Good/very good condition. A rare 'Black Boy' tea cup - cricket

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Lot closed - Winning bid:N/A
Estimate: £500 - £800

Auction of Cricket, Wisden Cricketers' Almanacks, Football and Sporting Memorabilia - 3 Day Auction (#2) 09/07/2021 10:30 AM BST Closed

Starts Ending 09/07/2021 10:30 AM BST

Auction Info
  • 'Ready for Chances'. A Royal Doulton 'Black Boy' bone china tea cup, entitled 'Ready for Chances' printed with a boy in white shirt, red waistcoat and a floppy hat, crouched awaiting a catch (as if in the slips), to reverse the crest 'The All Black Team'.
  • 'Ready for Chances'. A Royal Doulton 'Black Boy' bone china tea cup, entitled 'Ready for Chances' printed with a boy in white shirt, red waistcoat and a floppy hat, crouched awaiting a catch (as if in the slips), to reverse the crest 'The All Black Team'. - 2
  • 'Ready for Chances'. A Royal Doulton 'Black Boy' bone china tea cup, entitled 'Ready for Chances' printed with a boy in white shirt, red waistcoat and a floppy hat, crouched awaiting a catch (as if in the slips), to reverse the crest 'The All Black Team'. - 3