Catalogue for the auction of
Cricket, Football & Sporting Memorabilia
Held on Friday, Saturday & Sunday
10th, 11th & 12th April 2026
Lot 531b
Estimate: £300/500
Hammer: £500
Sydney Francis Barnes, Warwickshire, Lancashire, Staffordshire, England & Wales 1894-1930. Gold and enamel medal presented to Barnes for his outstanding performance for Saltaire in the 1915 season. The medal was presented by ‘Yorkshire Sports’. To one side Bradford’s coat of arms with inscription to outer border ‘Presented by ‘Yorkshire Sports’ and to verso details of his achievements in the season ‘S.F. Barnes, Saltaire. Bradford League Bowing Prize. 108 overs, 40 maidens, 407 runs, 92 wickets. Average 4.42 per wicket’. The medal is not hallmarked but appears to be gold. The medal measures .75” diameter Good/very good condition
This was Barnes first season playing for Saltaire, he played for them from 1915 to 1923This medal and all items in this ‘Barnes’ section of the catalogue were from the collection of Syd Barnes and were subsequently bought by Roland and Betty Cole, cricket dealers in the late 1960’s and early 1970’s from his son Mr F.L. Barnes and then bought by John F.D. Savill of London and subsequently bought by the vendor from Savill in October 1975.