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Lot 371

Tiffany & Co playing card set, boxed

Lot 309

Four sterling silver twist action pencils, having the four playing card suits to the tops, together with a silver pencil holder, Birmingham 1915.

Lot 1200

A box of early to mid-20th century card games and playing cards - together with a Halma game set and board; a leather case containing bakelite poker chips; a boxed Canasta game; two cased sets of 'The Chaser' US playing cards; etc.; plus a few later 20th century packs of cards.

Lot 68

An early 19th century Dutch marquetry card table with a fold over top opening to reveal playing card inlaid corners and a blue baize all raised on cabriole legs and hoof feet. 82cm wide 42cm, deep 76cm high.

Lot 242

A German musical cat automaton, circa 1890, the chromolithographic prints in the style of Louis Wain mounted on card, depicting a cat playing a fiddle, with three kittens dancing to one side, in a glazed shadowbox case, 27cm high, 35cm wide, 11.5cm deep, (key)

Lot 104

Playing Cards - A large amount of various mostly boxed, some loose playing cards to include Disney British Airway Skyflyers cards, Heinz Noodle Doodles Snap card game, Wales souvenir playing cards, Marlboro Team McLaren playing cards and similar, the cards appear to be in good to mint condition, boxes appear to be in fair to good condition with some boxes appear to have storage wear and creasing (JT)

Lot 388

Vintage games and playing cards, including Bezique and Great Automobile card game 'Touring' and others

Lot 31

A collection of eight Robertson's Jam 'Band' figures, each modelled playing musical instruments, and sold with one 'Lollipop' lady figure, all retaining their original card boxes and woodshaving packaging.

Lot 236

Hand-painted Limoges France porcelain treasure box designed in a square form with a vivid poker motif. The lid features the four card suits over a green felt-style surface, bordered in red and gold. The interior includes a removable porcelain insert painted with playing cards, poker chips, and two miniature porcelain dice. Marked on the underside "Peint Main Limoges France 69 Chanille." Measures 1.75"L x 1.75"W x 0.5"H. Issued: 20th century Dimensions: See DescriptionCondition: Age related wear.

Lot 163

A quantity of 19th century mother of pearl gaming tokens, in a case shaped as a faux leather book with four enamel playing card detail, plus four ceramic roundels decorated with kings (one of each suit) and marked simple, double, triple and quadruple. Comprises 96 long rectangular tokens, 29 circular, 20 small rectangular. (q)

Lot 618

A collection of trading cards from different sets including STAR WARS Heritage Topps trading cards #1-120 (2004), STAR WARS METALLIC IMPRESSIONS #1-40 (1994), STAR WARS METALLIC IMPRESSIONS BOUNTY HUNTERS (1-5 + Special Edition card), WIZARD OF OZ Collector Cards #1-72 (1992), TITANIC Collectors Cards #1-72 (1998), LORD OF THE RINGS Masterpieces Topps collectors cards, incomplete set, together with James Bond and Star Wars playing cards etc... (Qty)

Lot 154

A seated dervish and a shepherd,  Safavid Iran or later, 17th century, On paper, laid on card,  the first, bearded and turbaned, his knees against his chest, admiring a peacock ; the second playing a flute, a companion behind him and a ram near them together with a depiction of shah Abbas and courtiers, modern, on paper, laid on card, within blue and orange narrow margins ruled in black and gold, white nasta'liq inscription within plain gold rectangular panel above and below, within wide composite borders ruled in blue, orange and goldDrawings 11.5 x 8.4cm. and 10.8 x 9cm. , cards 23.7 x 17.2cm. each (3)Provenance: Acquired from the vendor's great grandfather who was and engineer involved in railway construction in Egypt and Lebanon in the late 19th century. 

Lot 1634

An original Meccano shop display card, depicting a young boy playing with a red & green Meccano model crane, yellow/orange and green sections with red lettering and original display stand, 43x28cm

Lot 300

A Victorian silver mounted box, the cover inset a playing card, Birmingham 1900, 10 cm wide

Lot 5492

A Staffordshire Queen's China Cut For Coffee pattern afternoon tea and Bridge set, including teapot, milk jug, sucrier, four coffee cups and saucers, six large plates, serving platter, other plates and saucers, ceramic score board and card case with two sets of playing cards, set of similar paper coasters; qty

Lot 936

A COLLECTION OF EIGHT WOODEN BOXES TO INCLUDE JEWELLERY BOXES, PLAYING CARD BOX ETC

Lot 590

A Regency rosewood and brass inlaid card table, the D-end top turning and opening to reveal a baize playing surface, with a brass inlay frieze, on four column supports with brass inlaid downswept legs, 92cm wide, 45cm deep closed, 90cm deep open, 75.5cm high

Lot 538

A late 19th Century French walnut card table with draw supports and fold-over top, opening to reveal a baize playing surface, on cabriole legs, 84cm wide, 42cm deep, 73cm high (closed)

Lot 911

Standard D3 deck of De La Rue playing cards, with Royal coat of arms to rear, from Dudley Ollis' collection and displaying his accompanying descriptions, Mr Rayner notes: 'See DLR 14 and DLR 15 above for discussion re: back design. This appears to be the same design as offered by Dominic Winter as lot 554 on 15 December 2022 (description filed with pack) where it is suggested that this design was 'very rare', and apparently not for public distribution, but one of a very few made exclusively for Queen Victoria herself. This seems to rely on John Berry's description of item 1028 in the Guildhall collection, and the article by John Thorpe in The Playing-Card volume 33 No. 3, which itself seems to rely only on JB's description. By contrast Ken Lodge mentions the back design as being known on D3 packs, without reference to its supposed rarity or Royal connection.' Complete set of 52 cards, some grubbiness throughout but condition is otherwise basically good

Lot 920

Complete deck of 53 Boxer Rebellion themed playing cards - 'The Forbidden City' by Grimes-Stassforth Stationery Company, 1901. with introduction card and box

Lot 907

Mint deck of the Venice Simpleton Orient Express playing cards, designed in the studio of Gerard Gallet, 1984, with images inspired by the typical passengers of the heyday of luxury travel in the 1920s/30s, comprising two sealed packs in walnut box with VSOE emblem, and original card outer box, produced for sale on the Orient Express

Lot 930

Complete deck of 52 'Cartes Indiennes' Art Nouveau playing cards, produced for passengers on the Orient Express, this pack has B.P Grimaud and France on each court card, the Cartorama copy does not, with original decorative box

Lot 902

Complete deck of 52 playing cards by Karl Gerich, on the theme of Beautiful Bath, 1996, No. 23. Mr Rayner notes: 'Characters from Bath on courts and scenes from Bath on other cards. Thematically arranged: Hearts, Bridges and water; Spade, building and streets; Diamonds Churches and Chapels; Clubs, Gardens and parks. Karl's house in St Peter's Terrace appears on 10 of spades (IPCS reference). Edition of around 30, (this copy identified as Pack 11 on XC.) Many different boxes and some with jokers - this one complete without the Joker - see Dilys' library card.', with original box and receipt

Lot 1002

Thomas Rowlandson (1756-1827) black and white etching - 'Smithfield Sharpers', published April 10th 1787 by Read, 35cm x 45cm, in glazed frame. (The card playing Sharper is a portrait of Rowlandson).

Lot 898

Playing card interest: Print of the four Queens from a 17th century pack of Cavalier playing cards - Edmund Goldsmid 1886, glazed frame, total size 32 x 22cm

Lot 1054

IRON MAIDEN - THE SOUNDHOUSE TAPES 7" (UK ORIGINAL PRESSING - ROCK HARD RECORDS - ROK 1). A rare to see, original UK 7" pressing of The Soundhouse Tapes EP by Iron Maiden (ROK 1, 1979 UK 7" 3-track release on Rock Hard Records. Labels are bright and clean, some minor piting from being pressed can be seen when held to the light. ROK-1-A *EG* SA LYN 7627-IT/ ROK-1-B LYN 7628-IT *EG* SA matrix. The record is strong VG condition. Glossy playing surfaces display some hairline surface marks, nothing feelable of note. The top-opening card picture sleeve is VG+ condition. No edge splits but the covers do display some light storage and ring wear).

Lot 131

Pan (2014 - Prequel to Peter Pan) - original production used prop claw from the movie. Wooden construction, with faux silver mount to the top. Along with an original crew gift exclusive playing card set, unused, housed within a carved wooden box. Each playing card depicting a different member of the cast. Both given to a member of the production crew after filming.

Lot 721

Arsenal Rare Football Card Sets: Possibly the only set in existence. Each season has an individual picture of all playing staff and coaches at all levels. For example season 2009/2010 has 29 1st team, 15 1st team coaching staff, 36 young professionals and 2nd year scholars, 9 youth development staff, 21 Ladies squad and 5 Ladies coaches. The sets are for all seasons 2009/10 to 2014/15. The 6 seasons are similar so must contain 650 cards all measuring 90 x 70 cm with shirt number, position and full name.

Lot 788

TWO WALT DISNEY ALICE IN WONDERLAND FIGURINES, comprising Queen of Hearts 'Let the Game Begin' issued in 1998 and Card Painter 'Playing Card', the card suit staff is detachable, both marked on the base Disney Classics Collection, certificate of authenticity and with original boxes (2+ 2 boxes +2 certificates) (Condition Report: good condition no obvious damage)

Lot 274

A 20TH CENTURY FOLD OVER CARD TABLE, fitted with a green baize playing surface, the wavy apron and cabriole legs with foliate details, width 83cm x depth 43cm x height 75cm, condition report: marks, scuffs, discolouration, small holes to the baize, other wear and usage

Lot 9

A Georgian mahogany fold over top demi lune card table with an inset baize lined playing surface, with tulipwood cross band and oval patre inlaid decoration, complete with a double gateleg action and raised upon tapered inlaid legs with spade feet. 91.5cms wide x 45cms deep x 74cms high. Estimate £60-120.

Lot 587

An early 20th century patinated metal table lamp base, in the form of column with seated Pierrot playing a guitar, height 28cm, together with various metal ware to include table candlesticks and Old Sheffield plated card waiter

Lot 1464

An early 20th century Chinese carved hardwood card table, of wasted square section, with removable cover opening to reveal baize-lined playing surface, all above a blind carved frieze, on dragon carved supports with ivory inset eyes, w.60cm, h.77cmIvory submission ref: 2MFTASHR

Lot 136

A burr walnut demi-lune card or games table on claw and ball feet, the top opening to a green baize playing surface (H76cm W76cm D38cm)

Lot 404

A Beautiful boxed set of Victorian four silver and glass salts modelled on the playing card suits of Hearts, Spade, Diamond and Club. Hallmarked for Sheffield 1890 by Atkin Brothers.

Lot 1398

Harold and Mary Wilson Signed Christmas Card 1973 (unverified), George Formby signed photo (unverified), lobby cards, Walt Disney's Dr. Syn stage photo, black and white photo of an actor playing Napoleon/ Basker.

Lot 1154

Wedgwood Playing Card Boxes, Spode, Royal Crown Derby, Aynsley Trinkets etc:- One Tray.

Lot 1

This 1947 Willie Mays baseball card features a classic sepia-tone portrait of the Hall of Fame outfielder in his early playing days. This vintage collectible is a must-have for baseball historians and card collectors. Mays, known as one of the greatest players of all time, was a 24-time All-Star, 2-time MVP, and World Series champion. A rare piece of memorabilia celebrating the legendary career of The Say Hey Kid. Measures 3.5"L x 5.5"H.Dimensions: See DescriptionCondition: Age related wear.

Lot 320

A mixed lot of fountain pen related advertising memorabilia, including an enamelled metal sign, finished in blue, orange and yellow with 'Always fill your pen with ~ SWAN INK' wording, 45.6cm long 10cm high; a rare 1920s Swan advertising 'ace of clubs' playing card; a 1930s German Soennecken card shop display card, 34.5cm wide, 15.3cm high; and a 1960s-70s Italian Aurora Melamine plastic change tray with 'per scrivere sempre e bene' wording and fountain pen with hidden nib, 19cm high. (4)Condition: Swan sign as with losses, damage and rusting as photographed but also noting surface scratches, Soennecken card generally very good, but with some dents, scratches and wear to corners, edges and surface and remains of a now-removed sticky price tag near section of main pen. Aurora tray very good to excellent, and playing card without tears or losses but surface of both sides dirtied by time.Packing & Shipping Let us take the hassle of sorting out packing and shipping from you. Mark Hill Auctions is delighted to be able offer the buyer an in-house packing and shipping service for this lot. We use UPS for shipping and all packages are sent insured with a tracked service. We do not ship without insurance. We do not use any other service such as Royal Mail, FEDEX or DHL.Please see below for estimated packing and shipping prices: UK (Estimated): £18.26 USA (Estimated): £51.00 EU (Estimated): £24.00 R.O.W. (Estimated): £48.00In addition to these packing and shipping estimates, insurance will be charged as described below.INSURANCE We only ship with insurance. Insurance costs 1.5% of the total of the hammer price plus buyer’s premium and any applicable VAT, so you can work this cost out yourself when you have won a lot and received your invoice. As such, the price for insurance will be added to the above estimates if you request your item(s) to be shipped.HOW TO REQUEST SHIPPING To request packing and shipping, please wait for your invoice to arrive by email and click on the ‘Request Postage’ button on your invoice, or contact us by email at admin@markhillauctions.com requesting packing and shipping for your lot(s). The actual packing, shipping and insurance cost will then be added to your invoice and your invoice will be resent to you for payment. VAT All above quoted packing, shipping and insurance prices will have VAT added at 20%.IMPORTANT When you request your lot(s) to be packed and shipped, you understand and agree that you are committing to pay for packing and shipping because, in order for us to give you an accurate cost, we need to pack the lot(s) to ascertain the final weight and size. By doing that, we have already incurred cost by spending time and using materials to pack your lot(s). Therefore this charge must be paid, even if you later decide to collect your lot.Please note that this packing and shipping service is undertaken entirely at the buyer’s risk. Whilst we are careful and experienced and take the utmost care to pack items as well as we can, we cannot be held responsible for any damage to, or loss of, items packed and sent to you. By paying for our in-house packing and shipping service, the buyer agrees that any items are sent entirely at their own risk and that no compensation can be offered by us for any loss or damage. Lots must be paid for in full before they will be packed and released.MULTIPLE PURCHASES The estimates above are for this lot only. If you buy multiple lots from this auction, they can be combined where possible into one or more packages - size, shape and weight permitting. For these packages containing multiple lots, you will receive a discount of 17.5% of the total of the applicable quotes listed for those lots.IMPORT DUTIES When your item(s) arrive in your country, import duties & taxes and other service charges may be payable before goods are released to you. These duties, taxes and charges vary for each country and are entirely your responsibility and must be paid by you. Please note that we have no way of knowing what they will be. If you do not pay these charges, your item(s) will be returned to us.

Lot 1028

A late Victorian/Edwardian inlaid mahogany square envelope card table with baize lined playing surface and a single drawer in the frieze on square tapered legs

Lot 982

A 1920s/30s oak rectangular turnover top card table with baize lined playing surface on turned legs joined by stretchers, 36" long

Lot 765

A small quantity of collectable items comprising a Player's Medium Navy Cut tin containing white metal pepperette tops, world coinage, a brass fronted photograph frame and a pierced silver plated playing card sleeve

Lot 664

RUSTIC HEXAGONAL MARQUETRY INLAID TABLE with playing card motif to the top, standing on tripod legs in the form of tree branches, 73cm high and 54cm wide; alongside a Ben Setter of Totnes oak spinning chair with Celtic style engraved detailing and outswept legs, 87cm high (2)

Lot 47

Frank Henry Mason (1875-1965) 'Playing Card Design', an Italianate landscape, signed with initials, inscribed and no. 620 to a label verso, watercolour, 31 x 19cm

Lot 775

A good quality leather bridge player's box - the wine red morocco leather box with pink watered silk lining, removable playing card holder and four scorebooks with pencils. (LWH 21.5 x 11.75 x 6.3cm)

Lot 454

21 Medium 19th-20th C. specialized to white incl. pictorials. This is a cool partial card of buttons and includes some really fantastic examples that Nikki Deal of Missouri compiled. Take a look at the detailed example of the men playing pool, or the great swordfish or the realistic liquor bottle with a label. The lot also includes a realistic steel fan, other nice pictorials and patterns. Great selection. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and aboveCondition: Note: Antique buttons may show wear. Significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. Contact us for details.

Lot 183

Anthropomorphic Taxidermy: A Cased Pair of Card Playing Red Squirrels (Sciurus vulgaris), modern, a pair of full-mount adults each sat upon cut ash tree stumps, both with miniature cards in hand, playing poker around a pedestal table, mounted upon soil covered groundwork beneath, enclosed within a lead framed five-glass table display case, 48.5cm by 23cm by 40cm

Lot 54

Taxidermy: Anthropomorphic Diorama of Card Playing Red squirrels (Sciurus vulgaris), circa 1880-1900, a whimsical diorama of four adult poker playing Squirrels, three smoking pipes, all with cards in hand, a centrally positioned pedestal table with drinking glasses, cards and nuts laid about, all amidst natural dry grasses and foliage, set against a woodland painted backdrop, enclosed within a period pine-framed three-glass display case, raised upon four supporting turned drawer handle feet, 60cm by 27cm by 45.5cm

Lot 235

24 S/M/L 19th century mostly metal including pictorials. This card includes some very nice examples including a small pattern mosaic in nice colors in metal, a fun brass picture button of the rooster playing the guitar, a wonderful pink conch cameo in metal and much more. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and aboveCondition: Note: Antique buttons may show wear. Significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. Contact us for details.

Lot 504

Various playing cards, Pepys 'Girl' comic, Jaques The Counties of England 2nd Series, Kargo golf game, Round Britain, England Expects, Poolette The Great Football Pool Card Game and others, mainly in original boxes (not checked for completeness)

Lot 514

An Edwardian inlaid mahogany and satinwood banded envelope card table, with the swivel action top opening to reveal a green baize lined playing surface above a single drawer, raised on square tapered legs joined by an under tier, 55 x 55 x 73cms high

Lot 560

A two handled silver bowl, together with a plated playing card case

Lot 104

A collection of glass marbles with a selection of playing card sets and part sets.

Lot 367

WILLIAM IV ROSEWOOD CARD TABLE. circa 1835, with red baize playing surface on brass castors, 73cm H x 92cm W x 45cm D.

Lot 87

A collection of approximately twenty eighteenth-century English plays. Various titles and authors. Some bound, some in modern wrappers, some loose. Includes The Humours of Whist. A Dramatic Satire as Acted Every Day at White's and other Coffeehouses and Assemblies. London: J. Roberts, 1743. A rare satire of Hoyle (Professor Whiston in the play), and the card-playing culture of the period, with commentary on contemporary bookselling practice; a volume of tragedies including Virginia. A tragedy. London: Tonson, 1754; Timanthes. A Tragedy. London: T. Beckett, 1770; Zenobia: A Tragedy. London: W. Griffin, 1768; Clementina. A Tragedy. London: W. Griffin, 1771. and a quantity similar. Condition varies, sold as a collection, not subject to return.No condition report? Click below to request one. *Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact and Doyle New York shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. Please contact the specialist department to request further information or additional images that may be available.Request a condition report

Lot 579

An early 18th century mahogany box inlaid with bone and ebony, playing card suits with upholstered lid inscribed to the inside of the lid 'Bought at Abbeville August 1917, silk covering bought at the same time, Gordon Home'. Major Gordon Cochrane Home, English artist 1878-1969, 29cms wide.

Lot 7

Pocket Pets - Golden Phoenix - Child Guidance Toys - A windup Pocket pets set of metal animals in good condition in a poor to worn box. 2 Skippy Dachs Wind-up toys in worn to good boxes, A Letters and Numbers learning toy (#812) and a bulk box of Golden Phoenix Playing card containing 12 decks of cards which are internally factory sealed in shrink wrap but have some storage wear to the boxes which are overall very good to excellent. Items a little dusty.(This does not constitute a guarantee) RG

Lot 1

JPR WILLIAMS | BARBARIANS | 1973Jersey match-worn by JPR in the famous Barbarians RFC v New Zealand All Blacks ‘match of the century', played in Cardiff on 27th January 1973. Jersey in traditional black and white hoops bearing Barbarians cypher embroidered on to patch, printed number 15 to white square stitched to reverse, Umbro ‘two globes’ label to interior. In excellent complete condition. To accompany:Barbarians FC dinner card in honour of the New Zealand Rugby Touring Team 1972-73, in good condition.Match programme.Black and white reproduced photo with signatures over the tops in black ink of JPR Williams, Phil Bennett, Gareth Edwards, Tommy David, and John Dawes.Booklet with match-by-match reports and pictures of New Zealand’s rugby tour of the British Isles 1972-73 entitled ‘All Blacks in the Lion’s Den’, colour cover and with colour photographs, 72 pages.The Barbarians vs New Zealand match was played at Cardiff Arms Park to a capacity crowd. It remains one of the most famous rugby matches of all time, in which certainly the most famous try of all time was scored. ‘That try’—commonly described as ‘the greatest try’—was scored by Sir Gareth Edwards, but started off by Phil Bennett, who then passed to JPR Williams, who shrugged off a high tackle from Bryan Williams—one of several high tackles JPR endured over the course of the match."We really had no right to beat them, we hadn’t played together for eighteen months, and they were right at the end of a tour". JPR in ‘Slammed’ (BBC Wales)View full descriptionAdditional playing days images courtesy of Colorsport (Copyright)

Lot 24

TONIE ROUX | SOUTH AFRICA | 1974Springbok jersey match-worn traditional green with yellow collar, embroidered leaping Springbok, yellow canvas number 15 stitched to reverse, label for Maxmore. Size 38. To accompany:Programme Barbarians vs. South Africa, 31st January 1970, every member of the Barbarians and South African sides have signed it in red ink (good condition).Wales vs. South Africa dinner card, 24th January 1970, internally lists the Welsh team then the menu, toasts, etc. (good condition).A smaller Springbok jersey so would have fitted Ian McCallum or OA Roux (b.1947) during the British Lions series of 1974 but JPR’s family believe the jersey to have been worn by Roux and swapped after the Final Test as would have been the custom. Roux had a 12 stone frame for a size 38, as opposed to de Villiers’ much larger frame.The fourth and final test was a match of high drama which proved to be the best of the series. The match ended in a draw 13-13.JPR (family notes, 2023):"We had played to our strengths in the first two tests on the ‘74 Lions tour. The first test was in Cape town in the mud and we won narrowly through our forwards and Gareth. The second test was up in Pretoria, with higher altitude and hard burnt grass, which was why I bandaged my knees to prevent grass burns. There was always a bit of bandage left over to keep my hair out of my eyes. It was expected by the SA press that we wouldn’t do well on the high veldt… how wrong they were. Benny and JJ did us proud with their side stepping and skill. I had played with both of them for Wales at junior level (u15, u18) and I knew what they could do. At the end of that match the crowd walked silently away So there was much expectation for us in the 3rd. Test, and much change for the Springboks. It seemed like panic to us. We had heard that they were holed up in their training centre for a week and denied access to newspapers. When the team came running out after a delay in the tunnel, their eyes were popping with adrenaline like raging bulls. So we knew what to expect.Much has been made of the 99 call but most people don’t know it started as 999 .. help! But it was too long. And most people don’t know we only used it twice. Willie-John was a marvellous captain. I would have followed him off a cliff if he had asked me to. He had simply said the ref can’t send the whole team off and do your best. I met the SA second row, van Heerden some 30 years later who told me the punch had made him famous in SA and we shook hands. He was on his way to hand out jerseys to the SA team due to play Wales.After all the rumpus, we went on to play some champagne rugby, with JJ running in a couple of great tries, one of them with me passing the ball back and forth to him. I wasn’t surprised that he could grubber kick ahead so accurately as he was fly-half as a junior. We were elated at the end, arms up in the air, jerseys coming off, and Willie John being lifted up. We went over to the area where our extra supporters were standing to salute them. They were Africans, Indians, Cape Coloureds and had supported us throughout the tour, wanting us to rock the establishment, the apartheid way of life. Much later on we heard from JJ that he had received a letter from Nelson Mandela himself: imprisoned but his importance unknown to us at the time. It was so emotional seeing Pienaar receive the World Cup, 20 years later from Nelson Mandela with all the integrated crowd cheering. I like to think we made a bit of difference."With regards to the final test, JPR did not think the preparation was as good as usual, and Fergus Slattery thought the Lions had taken their eye off the ball;“We had mentally packed our bags “. In fact half of the squad had already left, with only the Test team and reserves left. They were exhausted after three months, mentally and physically. After 21 games unbeaten they needed motivating by Willie-John “ please don’t let it slip now”The Lions faced a determined Springbok side, with Tonie Roux retaining his full back slot wearing this jersey. JPR (family notes, 2023):...the ‘Boks were more together and it was close. The match was played at fast pace on the hard ground at Ellis Park, with a couple of controversial tries. It was hard for Max Baise the referee .He was an honest ref and we liked him but there was no video ref then and has said later that it haunted him that he awarded Roger Uttley’s try early on. But near the end , he disallowed a probable try by Fergus Slattery, fed by me near the line. So that was that - a draw at 13-13.As Fergus said 'the referee is always right'. It was a fitting ending to a memorable tour. Quite a few of that Test side had played 4 tests against NZ in ‘71 and were delighted then to draw the last test, winning the series. But for those same players , who were in the test team drawing the 4 th Test was a bit of a let down. They were unbeaten however : a magnificent team' Tonie Roux played full back and fly-half, known for his kicking ability and great tactical awareness. He played for Transvaal and earned his Springbok debut in 1969. Additional playing days images courtesy of Colorsport (Copyright)

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