Bombardier Billy Wells v Ian Hague heavyweight championship commemorative silk scarf, early 20th century, of square form, centre printed BOMBARDIER BILLY WELLS OF SOUTHEND DEFEATED IAN HAGUE OF MEXBOROUGH ON THE 24TH APRIL 1911. FOR THE HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP OF ENGLAND AND LORD LONSDALE’S GOLD CHALLENGE BELT AND PURSE VALUE £700, flanked by nations' flags and emblems, 83.5 by 92cm., signs of wear, faded, bears holes, with COA In addition to his boxing successes, Wells was the third person to fill the role of 'gongman' - the figure seen striking the gong in the introduction to J. Arthur Rank films.
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£250 - £350
Bombardier Billy Wells v Ian Hague heavyweight championship commemorative silk scarf, early 20th century, of square form, centre printed BOMBARDIER BILLY WELLS OF SOUTHEND DEFEATED IAN HAGUE OF MEXBOROUGH ON THE 24TH APRIL 1911. FOR THE HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP OF ENGLAND AND LORD LONSDALE’S GOLD CHALLENGE BELT AND PURSE VALUE £700, flanked by nations' flags and emblems, 83.5 by 92cm., signs of wear, faded, bears holes, with COA In addition to his boxing successes, Wells was the third person to fill the role of 'gongman' - the figure seen striking the gong in the introduction to J. Arthur Rank films.