Catalogue for the auction of
Cricket, Football, Golf & Sporting Memorabilia
To be held on Friday, Saturday & Sunday
29th, 30th November & 1st December 2024
Lot 1371
Estimate: £50/80
Aston Villa F.C. Original and impressive framed square section of carpet reclaimed from the entrance to the Trinity Road stand when demolished, 20th May 2000. The section bears the circular Club emblem of rampant lion on blue background to the centre surrounded by ‘Aston Villa F.C’, set on a claret coloured speckled background, measuring approx. 20” square. Mounted, framed and glazed, overall 26” square. Sold with certificate of authenticity. Very good condition.
The Trinity Road Stand was built c.1922 and was considered one of the grandest in the country with stained glass windows, mosaics and a sweeping staircase. It was demolished in 2000 to be replaced by the current stand.