Catalogue for the auction of
Cricket, Football, Golf & Sporting Memorabilia
To be held on Friday, Saturday & Sunday
4th, 5th & 6th July 2025
Lot 945
Estimate: £30/50
Yorkshire. George Hirst and Wilfred Rhodes. Mono real photograph postcard of the ‘Two Real Tykes’ depicting two mugs with images of the players to the sides. Printed title and description to margins, ‘Photo of an old semi-porcelain mug (designed for George Hirst’s benefit Aug. 1st 1904) the property of Mr. W. Ellis of “Moorcroft”, Bramley, Leeds’. To verso, a printed description of ‘A Test Match Thrill’ in which the last wicket pairing of Hirst and Rhodes scored the fifteen runs required to secure England’s victory over Australia in the 5th Test at the Oval 1902 to win The Ashes. Publisher unknown. Minor creasing, otherwise in good condition.