Catalogue for the auction of
Cricket, Football, Golf & Sporting Memorabilia

To be held on Friday, Saturday & Sunday
21st, 22nd & 23rd March 2025

Arthur Percy Frank Chapman. Cambridge University, Kent & England 1920-1938. Batting protector formerly used by Chapman during his playing career. The aluminium protector has a covering of white leather and is secured by straps and buckles around the waist and between the legs. It was found in the kitbag of Kent team mate W.H.V. Levett and is inscribed to the back ‘A.P.F.C.’. Chapman played for Kent between 1924 and 1938, captaining the county from 1931 to 1936. He played for England in 26 Test matches and won the Ashes as Captain in 1926 at the Oval. Sold with a further aluminium protector marketed by Stuart Surridge in the 1920’s. Some wear with the odd dent otherwise in good condition. Sold with the vendors notes on each item. Qty 2

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