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1893 Ashes a leather cricket ball used in the 3rd Innings of the 2nd Test

Hammer Price:
£1,500
Estimated Price:

£1,500 - £2,500

1893 Ashes a leather cricket ball used in the 3rd Innings of the 2nd Test, mounted on a silver stand modelled as wickets, on marble base with white-metal plaque inscribed BALL USED DURING 3rd Innings England V Australia, Kennington Oval August 1893, England 1st Innings 483 - Australia 1st Innings 91, 2nd Innings 349, the ball with white-metal plaque inscribed To D MacGregor from G MacGregor 

The above ball was presented to England wicket keeper Gregor MacGregor after the 2nd Ashes Test match in 1893 played at the Kennington Ovel 14-16th August, England winning the match by an Innings and 43 runs, giving them a 1-0 series win after the 1st and 3rd test ended in a draw. 

The ball was subsequently gifted by Gregor to his brother Donald MacGregor