Catalogue for the auction of
Cricket, Wisden Cricketers’ Almanacks,
Football & Sporting Memorabilia
Held on Friday, Saturday & Sunday
22nd, 23rd & 24th March 2024
Lot 259
Estimate: £50/70
Hammer: £35
Sydney Francis Barnes, Warwickshire, Lancashire, Staffordshire, England & Wales 1894-1930. A commemorative side plate with colour transfer printed vignette of Barnes wearing cap, stood at the wicket with ball in his hand to centre, with inscription ‘Syd. F. Barnes-Famous International Bowler’ and below this a printed shield stating ‘Brilliant bowling by Barnes-obtained six wickets for 24 runs. The English team in Australia 1908’. The plate with ribbed outer border. 8” diameter. Chip to rim, some wear to transfer image and printed details otherwise in good condition
The plates were produced to commemorate Barnes taking six wickets for 24 runs for England v Australia in Australia 1908’. This plate is slightly different to the previous plate as it has details of his performance to the lower border and is slightly larger in size