Continuing along the successful path of small and tightly-focused, niche auction catalogues, last night's rugby auction again served to stimulate the market and make for an exciting event in collector's calendars. Several strong prices resulted in a sale which attracted collector and media interest from all over the world. Some preliminary highlights include:
Lot 81: 1971 Lions signed ball $1210
Lot 82: Miniature souvenir ball 1924 - 1925 $6665
Lot 100: Signed Stan Meads' All Black Jersey $1815
Lot 105: Colin Meads' Boots $2665
Lot 107: Sean Fitzpatrick 1987 Jersey $3150
Lot 111: 1884 NZ representative cap $20 905
Lot 112: 1896 NZ representative cap $9330
Lot 121: Invincibles Team photo $4848
Lot 124: Originals Team photo $7878
Lot 124.1: 1905 and 1924 signed tour schedules $8000
Lot 137: Ans Westra Athletic Park photo, 1971 $5575