The Australian Cricketers "Ashes" linen handkerchief, circa 1905
Hammer:
£280
Estimate:
£300 - £500
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The Australian Cricketers "Ashes" linen handkerchief, circa 1905, featuring the national emblems of England and Australia, the Lion and the Kangaroo in the centre with the Ashes trophy, surrounded by individual player portraits of the Australian team, each printed with name and State, above an image of the Sydney cricket ground, the corners of the handkerchief featuring wicket, bats and ball, approximately 43 x 43cm, a J.B. Hobbs commemorative handkerchief, autographed Hobbs postcard and Lancashire v. Australians souvenir programme, 1948, folds and pencil text (4)