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Wed 27th Mar 2024: 27032024

Muhammad Ali, Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr, 1942-2016.A unique piece of autographed memorabilia for one of the world’s most renowned heavyweight boxing legends.Customers testimony, It was July, 1986, at Basildon's then Festival Hall, now The Mc Donalds site, Pipps Hill. The soon to happen, World Heavy weight Boxing Title fight, between, The Then Champion Tim Witherspoon, USA, and our very own Frank Bruno, at Wembley.The training camp was set up at the Festival Hall, and was open to the general public, to watch the training of Tim Witherspoon. More importantly at the time, certainly for me, was that the greatest boxer of all time, Muhammad Ali was present.I went there on 3 consecutive days, and saw the "Champ" on each occasion. Taking photographs of him, I even got to shake his hand. Remember, at this time Muhammad's health was poor, and he didn't speak much. He was surrounded by both young and old, some even offering silly bits of paperup to him for an autograph. I couldn't insult the guy, I waited my time then asked him if he would give me his autograph. His eyes lit up and he beckoned me over, I gave him the indelible pen, offered my back to him, and away he went. I was totally taken aback when he agreed.I had previously, tested the pen on the cuff, and did a dry/safe test on the cloth. I knew how long I had to hold myself still, before it was safe to moveTim Witherspoon s' trainer, was present, and as I felt Muhammad write on my back, I heard the crowd first gasp, then the trainer said, Hey Buddy, he must really like you he doesn't normally do this for anyone.It seemed to take ages. When he had finished he gently patted me on the back, offered back the pen, I said thanks again, and every one was looking at the back of my shirt.It was at this point a bloke near me said, You want to get that off as soon as possible, before someone tears it off your back. I immediately took the shirt off, and couldn't stop shaking when I saw what he had written.Incidentally, I had the indelible ink on my back for the next 2 days.People used to say to me, why didn't I get Tim Witherspoon's autograph. I said, There was only one champion in my eyes.A few years later my wife bought me a history of Muhammad Ali, photograph book, and I saw the photographs of him at Basildon, wearing the same clothes that I had photographed him in.The Shirt is Folded with autograph showing. Accompanied by 2 photos taken by the vendor at the time.

Muhammad Ali, Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr, 1942-2016.A unique piece of autographed memorabilia for one of the world’s most renowned heavyweight boxing legends.Customers testimony, It was July, 1986, at Basildon's then Festival Hall, now The Mc Donalds site, Pipps Hill. The soon to happen, World Heavy weight Boxing Title fight, between, The Then Champion Tim Witherspoon, USA, and our very own Frank Bruno, at Wembley.The training camp was set up at the Festival Hall, and was open to the general public, to watch the training of Tim Witherspoon. More importantly at the time, certainly for me, was that the greatest boxer of all time, Muhammad Ali was present.I went there on 3 consecutive days, and saw the "Champ" on each occasion. Taking photographs of him, I even got to shake his hand. Remember, at this time Muhammad's health was poor, and he didn't speak much. He was surrounded by both young and old, some even offering silly bits of paperup to him for an autograph. I couldn't insult the guy, I waited my time then asked him if he would give me his autograph. His eyes lit up and he beckoned me over, I gave him the indelible pen, offered my back to him, and away he went. I was totally taken aback when he agreed.I had previously, tested the pen on the cuff, and did a dry/safe test on the cloth. I knew how long I had to hold myself still, before it was safe to moveTim Witherspoon s' trainer, was present, and as I felt Muhammad write on my back, I heard the crowd first gasp, then the trainer said, Hey Buddy, he must really like you he doesn't normally do this for anyone.It seemed to take ages. When he had finished he gently patted me on the back, offered back the pen, I said thanks again, and every one was looking at the back of my shirt.It was at this point a bloke near me said, You want to get that off as soon as possible, before someone tears it off your back. I immediately took the shirt off, and couldn't stop shaking when I saw what he had written.Incidentally, I had the indelible ink on my back for the next 2 days.People used to say to me, why didn't I get Tim Witherspoon's autograph. I said, There was only one champion in my eyes.A few years later my wife bought me a history of Muhammad Ali, photograph book, and I saw the photographs of him at Basildon, wearing the same clothes that I had photographed him in.The Shirt is Folded with autograph showing. Accompanied by 2 photos taken by the vendor at the time.

Lot number: 800

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A rosewood box inset with mother of pearl. Shipping category B.- NO RESERVE

A rosewood box inset with mother of pearl. Shipping category B.- NO RESERVE

Lot number: 801

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A horn 3 mast sailing boat. CAT D- NO RESERVE

A horn 3 mast sailing boat. CAT D- NO RESERVE

Lot number: 802

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A brass oil lamp. Shipping category D.- NO RESERVE

A brass oil lamp. Shipping category D.- NO RESERVE

Lot number: 803

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A late 19th century bronze figure of William Shakespeare, 32cm tall.- NO RESERVE

A late 19th century bronze figure of William Shakespeare, 32cm tall.- NO RESERVE

Lot number: 804

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A pair of Spelter Black smith and painter figures ,approximately 32cm tall.- NO RESERVE

A pair of Spelter Black smith and painter figures ,approximately 32cm tall.- NO RESERVE

Lot number: 805

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A set of Arts & Crafts style fire irons. Shipping category D.- NO RESERVE

A set of Arts & Crafts style fire irons. Shipping category D.- NO RESERVE

Lot number: 806

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A bronzed figure in the form of a maiden on marble base 32 cm - NO RESERVE

A bronzed figure in the form of a maiden on marble base 32 cm - NO RESERVE

Lot number: 807

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A collection of eight circular prints depicting Victorian maidens 19 cm- NO RESERVE

A collection of eight circular prints depicting Victorian maidens 19 cm- NO RESERVE

Lot number: 808

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A vintage dalva 1977 port and a half bottle 1970, low level.- NO RESERVE

A vintage dalva 1977 port and a half bottle 1970, low level.- NO RESERVE

Lot number: 809

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A collection of wines including chateau de camensac 1976, 1983 chateau pont vincent Bordeaux and chateau leoville poyferre.

A collection of wines including chateau de camensac 1976, 1983 chateau pont vincent Bordeaux and chateau leoville poyferre.

Lot number: 810

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A Chinese Hardwood Figure- Diety Lui-Xuan

A Chinese Hardwood Figure- Diety Lui-Xuan

Lot number: 811

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A spelter clock set in the form of Marley horses. 30 cm , 20 cm- NO RESERVE

A spelter clock set in the form of Marley horses. 30 cm , 20 cm- NO RESERVE

Lot number: 812

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A broze figure group in the form of a Indian riding a horse after Remington.40 cm

A broze figure group in the form of a Indian riding a horse after Remington.40 cm

Lot number: 813

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A Art Nouveau style side lamp with glass shades.

A Art Nouveau style side lamp with glass shades.

Lot number: 814

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A classical spelter figure in the form figure and rearing horse .- NO RESERVE

A classical spelter figure in the form figure and rearing horse .- NO RESERVE

Lot number: 815

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