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← Sporting Memorabilia 9th June 2004

Wightman Cup memorabilia

Hammer Price:
£450
Estimated Price:

£600 - £800

Wightman Cup memorabilia, comprising a silver medal enamelled with British & American flags & inscribed WIGHTMAN CUP WINNERS, GREAT BRITAIN, C.C. TRUMAN, 1958-1960, brooch fitting, and correspondence relating to this medal; gold plated cardigan clips inscribed FROM H.H.W. TO C.C.T. - 58, the case with a manuscript inscription in the hand of Hazel Wightman FROM HAZEL WIGHTMAN, ORIGINATOR WIGHTMAN CUP; a platinum coated silver brooch, designed as 3 carnations, specially commissioned for the 50th anniversary of the Wightman Cup, in original box; a signed manuscript letter from Hazel Wightman to Christine Truman; & a small b&w photograph portraying Christine Truman, Hazel Wightman, Althea Gibson & Angela Mortimer footnote Christine Truman was always at her best in Wightman Cup encounters and won 10 out 25 rubbers in 11 WC matches.