A fine collection of 31 Open Championship souvenir headwear badges, an unbroken run for 1962 to 1992, by Richards & Thirkell (Luton) Ltd, mounted on green baize, framed & glazed, 63 by 78cm., 25 by 30 3/4in.; the lot also including a set of four modern prints of Royal St George's after Dennis Curran (5) These badges were sold on headware at the exhibitor's marquee. A detailed history of the company and its sports marketing concepts is sold with this lot.
Hammer:
£650
Estimate:
£1,000 - £1,500
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A fine collection of 31 Open Championship souvenir headwear badges, an unbroken run for 1962 to 1992, by Richards & Thirkell (Luton) Ltd, mounted on green baize, framed & glazed, 63 by 78cm., 25 by 30 3/4in.; the lot also including a set of four modern prints of Royal St George's after Dennis Curran (5) These badges were sold on headware at the exhibitor's marquee. A detailed history of the company and its sports marketing concepts is sold with this lot.