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Click here to subscribeThree early football medals won by Joe Mercer,a silver Cheshire County Schools' F.A. medal, hallmarked 1928; a 9ct. gold & enamel medal inscribed SENIOR CUP, 1931, RUNNERS-UP; and a 9ct. gold & enamel medal inscribed ELLSMERE PORT TOWN MEDALS, 1932; sold together with a much later medal associated with Cheshire football, in silver-gilt, inscribed CHESHIRE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION, PREMIER CUP, WINNERS, 1976-77 (4)
Joe Mercer's Everton FC Football League Division One Championship winner's medal 1938-39,9ct. gold, the obverse inscribed THE FOOTBALL LEAGUE, CHAMPIONS, DIVISION 1, the reverse inscribed EVERTON F.C., 1938-39, J. MERCER, lacking original loop suspension on account of five of Joe Mercer's medals having previously been converted by a jeweller into a linked bracelet Everton won the title with a total of 59 points, finishing four ahead of Wolves.
Joe Mercer's 9ct. gold Omega gentlemen's wristwatch,Swiss, Arabic numerals, sub-seconds, 9ct. gold bracelet, retailer's stamp for A.E. Dyson, Hoylake; sold together with another wristwatch, in sub-standard poor condition with no hands or glass and with no bracelet or strap, the case inscribed TO J. MERCER, FROM THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION, ENGLAND v ITALY, MILAN, 13th MAY 1939 (2)
England Schools' Football Association No.10 shirt circa 1945-46 from the Joe Mercer Collectionyouth sized, long-sleeved, wartime Controlled Commodity 41 label, red E.S.F.A. Three Lions badge of the periodIt is uncertain how this shirt ended up in Joe Mercer's collection. A plausible explanation is that when Joe Mercer took a Football Association coaching course in 1945, this may have involved coaching the England schools' national team.Exhibited:Arsenal FC Museum (on loan).
The illuminated diploma presented by The Football Association to Joe Mercer in recognition of his England appearances in 29 wartime & victory international matches between 1939 and 1946,signed by the Chairman of the Council, the Chairman of Selection Committee and F.A. Secretary, dated April 1946, mounted, framed & glazed, 47 by 38cm.No England caps were awarded during the wartime period. Instead the F.A. presented each player with an illuminated diploma.
Joe Mercer's Arsenal FC Football League Division One Championship winner's medal 1947-48,silver-gilt, the obverse inscribed THE FOOTBALL LEAGUE, CHAMPIONS, DIVISION 1, the reverse inscribed ARSENAL F.C., J. MERCER, 1947-48, in original fitted case inscribed THE FOOTBALL LEAGUEArsenal won the 1947-49 title with a total of 59 points, seven clear of runners-up Manchester United.Exhibited:Arsenal FC Museum (on loan).
Joe Mercer's Arsenal FC 1948 F.A. Charity Shield winner's medal,14ct. gold, the obverse inscribed FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION, CHARITY SHIELDInterestingly the gold is date stamped for 1939. This is because the medals had been prepared for the 1939 F.A. Charity Shield which was cancelled on the outbreak of the Second World War. Joe Mercer would have probably played in the 1939 match as he was a member of the Everton 1938-39 Football League Division One Champions who were set to play the F.A. Cup winners Portsmouth. In the end Mercer was awarded the medal nine years later but while playing in the red & white of Arsenal who beat Manchester United 4-3.Exhibited:Arsenal FC Museum (on loan).
The Arsenal v Liverpool 1950 F.A. Cup Final match ball from the Joe Mercer Collection,the brown leather football inscribed in ink ARSENAL, 1950, LIVERPOOL, 1950, signed in ink in a neat column by the Arsenal team, Joe Mercer, George Swindin, Peter Goring, Wally Barnes, Jimmy Logie, Laurie Scott, Reg Lewis, Alex Forbes, Freddie Cox, Leslie Compton & Denis ComptonSee following lot for information regarding the 1950 F.A. Cup Final.Exhibited:Arsenal FC Museum (on loan).
Joe Mercer's Arsenal FC 1950 F.A. Cup winner's medal,9ct. gold, the reverse inscribed THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION, CHALLENGE CUP, WINNERS, lacking original loop suspension on account of five of Joe Mercer's medals having previously been converted by a jeweller into a linked bracelet Arsenal defeated Liverpool 2-0 in the 1950 F.A. Cup Final with both goals scored by Reg Lewis. Arsenal's win equalled Bolton Wanderers three wins at Wembley Stadium, while Liverpool were experiencing their first Cup Final.Exhibited:Arsenal FC Museum (on loan).
Joe Mercer's Arsenal FC 1952 F.A. Cup Final runners-up medal,9ct. gold, the obverse inscribed THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION, the reverse inscribed THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION CHALLENGE CUP, RUNNERS-UP, lacking original loop suspension on account of five of Joe Mercer's medals having previously been converted by a jeweller into a linked braceletArsenal were beaten in the 1952 F.A. Cup Final 1-0 through a goal by the Chilean inside-left George Robledo.Exhibited:Arsenal FC Museum (on loan).
Joe Mercer's Arsenal FC Football League Division One Championship winner's medal 1952-53,9ct. gold, the obverse inscribed THE FOOTBALL LEAGUE, CHAMPIONS, DIVISION 1, the reverse inscribed SEASON 1952-53, ARSENAL F.C., J. MERCER, in original fitted case inscribed THE FOOTBALL LEAGUE; sold together with a letter from Tom Whittaker apologising for the belated presentation of his Championship medal, dated 11th September 1953 (2)In season 1952-52 Joe Mercer won his second Championship medal with Arsenal. In a close-run affair, the Gunners claimed the title on goal average having finished equal with 54 points with Preston North End. It was Arsenal's 7th Championship win. Exhibited:Arsenal FC Museum (on loan).
Joe Mercer Arsenal FC silver miniature replica of the F.A. Charity Shield 1953,inscribed FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION CHARITY SHIELD, ARSENAL v BLACKPOOL, MONDAY 12th OCTOBER 1953, WINNERS, set on an octagonal black bakelite backboard with easel supportIn the 1953 Charity Shield League Champions Arsenal beat F.A. Cup winners Blackpool 3-1 at Highbury. Exhibited:Arsenal FC Museum (on loan).
An oil painting by Don Lynch titled "The Throw In By Joe Mercer (A Player of the Arsenal Football Club at Highbury)",signed & dated 1953, additionally inscribed with the title to the reverse, oil on canvas, 101 by 74cm., framed, small areas of paint loss, but overall good; sold a Manchester Evening News 1970 newspaper covering a story of this painting being bought at an auction in Deansgate, Manchester (2)
Joe Mercer Aston Villa FC winner's tankard for the inaugural Football League Cup competition in season 1960-61,silver plated, engraved with the crest of the Football League and inscribed THE FOOTBALL LEAGUE CUP, 1960-61, WINNERS, 13cm.The inaugural Football League Cup of 1960-61 concluded with hone & away leg final ties. Having lost 2-0 to Rotherham United in the first leg, Villa needed extra-time to secure a 3-2 aggregate victory in the return hone leg. The crucial goal was scored by the Northern Ireland outside-left Peter McParland.Exhibited:Arsenal FC Museum (on loan).
Joe Mercer Aston Villa FC runners-up tankard for the Football League Cup Final in season 1962-63,silver plated, engraved with the crest of the Football League and inscribed THE FOOTBALL LEAGUE CUP, 1962-63, RUNNERS UP, 11.5cm.; sold with another silver plated tankard presented to Joe Mercer by Aston Villa FC on the occasion of the friendly match v Dynamo Kiev 13th November 1961, 10.5cm. (2)Villa reached the Football League Cup Final for the second time in three years in season 1962-63 but on this occasion lost to local rivals Birmingham City 3-1 on aggregate.
Joe Mercer's Manchester City FC Football League Division Two Championship winner's medal 1965-66,9ct. gold, the obverse inscribed THE FOOTBALL LEAGUE, CHAMPIONS, DIVISION 2, the reverse inscribed SEASON 1965-66In season 1965-66 Manchester City were promoted to the First Division as Champions finishing with 59 points, five clear of Southampton.
Joe Mercer's Manchester City FC Football League Division One Championship winner's medal 1967-68,9ct. gold, the obverse inscribed THE FOOTBALL LEAGUE, CHAMPIONS, DIVISION 1, the reverse inscribed SEASON 1967-68In 1967-68 Manchester City won the Football League Championship title for the second time, the previous triumph coming in 1936-37. City finished the season two points ahead of local rivals Manchester United on 58 points and also qualified for European football for the first time.
A group of telegrams sent to the Manchester City FC manager Joe Mercer on the occasion of the 1967-68 League Championship and 1968-69 F.A. Cup winning seasons,including examples sent by Matt and Jean Busby (two), Denis Hill Wood, Noel Cantwell, Tony Waddington, Denis Howell, Terry Neill, Billy Wright, Sam Barkass, the singer Frankie Vaughan & Kenny Lynch, as well as friends, family, well wishers and congratulations from other Football Clubs; the lot also including various congratulatory letters (a qty.)
Joe Mercer Manchester City FC Football League Cup winner's tankard season 1969-70,silver plated, engraved with the crest of the Football League and inscribed THE FOOTBALL LEAGUE CUP, 1969-70, WINNERS, 13cm.Having led Aston Villa to victory in the inaugural 1960-61 Football League Cup, Joe Mercer won a second winner's tankard with Manchester City in 1970. On a terribly heavy Wembley pitch, City defeated West Bromwich Albion 2-1 coming from behind after a Jeff Astle 5th minute opener. The City goals were scored by Mike Doyle & Glyn Pardoe.
'The Moss Side Tapestry',an endearing piece of 'fan art' being a large embroidered homage to Joe Mercer's Manchester City 1970 European Cup Winners' Cup and Football League Cup winning team, with named player portraits and inscribed details of the club's achievements in 1970, 100 by 162cm., good condition, colours excellent
Joe Mercer Football Association and England memorabilia,comprising his F.A. Coaching Certificate with record of four coaching courses in 1939, 1945 and two in 1955; an England team-group b&w photograph from Mercer's time as Caretaker Manager, signed by Clemence, Keegan, Brooking, Hughes and one other; a Don Revie signed F.A. 1975 Christmas slip; a F.A. Report for the Copa D'oro in Uruguay 1980-81; an England 1988 reunion card signed by various personalities including Joe Mercer, Tommy Lawton, Laurie Scott and Trevor Brooking (5)
Large silver salver presented by The Football Association to Joe Mercer in appreciation of his role as England Caretaker Manager in 1974,hallmarked Cooper Brothers & Sons Ltd., Sheffield, 1972, set centrally with an enamel three lions crest, engraved with presentation inscription TO JOE MERCER, ENGLAND TEAM MANAGER 1974, WITH APPRECIATION FROM THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION, further inscribed with Mercer's match record:O WALES v ENGLAND 21 ENGLAND v N IRELAND 02 SCOTLAND v ENGLAND 02 ENGLAND v ARGENTINA 21 EAST GERMANY v ENGLAND 10 BULGARIA v ENGLAND 12 YUGOSLAVIA v ENGLAND 2diameter 36cm.Exhibited:Arsenal FC Museum (on loan).
Autograph album mostly with wartime football content,including team-groups for England (numerous), British Army, British Combined Services, Belgian Army, FA XI, Preston N.E, Burnley, Chelsea and others, also individual signatures including Bill Shankly and a slightly later team-group for Arsenal FC 1947-48
Collection of 11 photographs from the Joe Mercer collection,eight relating to Arsenal and the 1950 F.A. Cup Final, one a 1948-49 League Championship winners team-group, one receiving an award from Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, the other featuring Mercer's first football club Ellsmere Port and the 1921 Wirral Senior Cup winning team, all framed except for one, various sizes, good condition
A Collection of badges from the Joe Mercer Collection,including a commemoration of the Racing Club de Paris v Arsenal exhibition match in Paris 7th November 1951; a F.A. coach's badge; five Football Association pins; Football League tie-clip; F.A. Centenary 1863-1963 badge; N.S.W. F.A. (Australia); club issues including Arsenal, Everton, Sheffield United, Manchester City, Coventry City, Ajax, Atletico Bilbao; and supporters' badges (a qty.)
A miscellany of memorabilia from the Joe Mercer Collection,autographs including Stanley Matthews, Don Bradman, Dixie Dean, Law, Best & Charlton, memorial order of services for football personalities, programmes, Joe Mercer's driving licence, a wartime photograph featuring Joe Mercer & Matt Busby, football pension documents and other items
A hallmarked silver salver presented as a wedding gift to Joe Mears, Chairman of Chelsea Football Club, in 1945,awarded in his capacity as Chairman and Captain of the Richmond Boxing Day Charity Regatta Committee, by Mappin & Webb, Sheffield, 1945, with scalloped edge and raised on three pad feet, Sheffield 1945, presentation inscription reading "Richmond Boxing Day Charity Regatta, this token of affection and esteem was presented by members of the committee to their Chairman Captain JH Mears RM on the occasion of his marriage 6th June 1945", 27cm. diameter, goodJoseph "Joe" Mears was the son of founder of Chelsea Football Club. He became Chairman of Chelsea Football Club in 1940 and Chairman of the FA in 1963 until his untimely death a few weeks before the 1966 World Cup.Further memorabilia relating to the Mears family is offered elsewhere in this auction as lots 708, 897 & 898.
A silver-plated inkwell presented to Jack Budd Esq. Vice-Chairman of Chelsea Football Club, on the occasion of the Hearts v Chelsea match 21st April 1947in the form of a crowned seated lion holding a Shield in its paws, the shield engraved " Presented to Jack Budd Esq Vice Chairman Chelsea Football Club Ltd", the plinth further engraved "As a token of friendship on the occasion of his first visit to Edinburgh from The Heart of Midlothian Football Club Ltd Monday 21st April 1947", height 25cm., goodJohn Ernest Claude "Jack" Budd is buried at West Brompton Cemetery in the same grave as Chelsea FC's first chairman Claude Kirby. The headstone describes Budd as being Kirby's ward.
Wilf Mannion England v Wales international cap season 1947-48,the blue cap with three lions and inscribed THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION, E v W, 1947-48This match was played at Ninian Park 18th October 1947. England won 3-0 through goals by Finney, Mortensen & Lawton.Middlesbrough's 'Golden Boy', club legend Wilf Mannion, played a total of 26 times for England and also played in four wartime internationals.Another cap is offered as the following lot in the auction, and a Wilf Mannion England shirt is offered as lot 869.
Scottish Football League v The Football League representative medal awarded to James Mason of Third Lanark FC in season 1949-50,9ct. gold, inscribed S.F.L. v F.L., casedThis match was played at Ayresome Park, Middlesbrough. The Scottish League were defeated 3-1 by the hosts.Jimmy Mason was a stalwart of the St Mirren team making a total of 207 League appearances for the club either side of the Second World War between 1936 and 1952. The inside forward represented the Scottish F.L. seven times and also won seven Scotland international caps.
Scottish Football League Divison Two Championship winner's medal awarded to Jack Lindsay of Clyde FC in season 1951-52,9ct. gold & enamel, inscribed SCOTTISH FOOTBALL LEAGUE, LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP, B. DIV., WON BY, CLYDE F.C., J. LINDSAY, 1951-52In season 1951-52 Clyde were promoted as champions to the top tier of Scottish football by finishing the season with a total of 44 points, one ahead of nearest rivals Falkirk.
Football League v Irish Football League representative medal awarded to Bert Sproston in his capacity as Team Attendant in season 1953-54,silver-gilt, inscribed THE FOOTBALL LEAGUE REPRESENTATIVE MATCH, THE FOOTBALL LEAGUE VERSUS THE IRISH FOOTBALL LEAGUE AT BELFAST, 23rd SEPTEMBER 1953, TEAM ATTENDANT, the edge inscribed B. SPROSTON, in original fitted case, the lid stamped gilt THE FOOTBALL LEAGUEThe Football League won this match 5-0 through a Nat Lofthouse hat-trick and a brace by Harold Hassall.Other medals relating to the career of Bert Sproston are being offered elsewhere in this auction as lots 786 & 887.
F.A. Cup winner's medal awarded to a Newcastle United player in 1955,9ct. gold, inscribed THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION, CHALLENGE CUP, WINNERS, undated but with a Birmingham hallmark date letter for 1954-55The original recipient of this medal is unknown.In the 1955 F.A. Cup Final Newcastle United defeated Manchester City 3-1. The United goals were scored by Milburn, Mitchell & Hannah, with Johnstone striking for City on the stroke of half-time which at the time had drawn the clubs level.
A group of six Danny Blanchflower playing contracts,i) dated 19th April 1949, Barnsley FC; ii) 12th May 1950, Barnsley FC; iii) 20th April 1954, Aston Villa FC; iv) 21st May 1955, Tottenham Hotspur FC; v) 27th June 1956, Tottenham Hotspur FC; & vi) 16th June 1958, Tottenham Hotspur FC; sold together with a framed autographed Spurs display, comprising a colour picture of the 1962 team mounted above the signatures of Blanchflower, Jones, Norman, Allen, White, Mackay & Brown, 36 by 30cm. (7)This lot includes Blanchflower's first contract in England, when he transferred to Barnsley from Glentoran in 1949 for a fee of £6,000, and has representation of his three career Football League clubs, the others being Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur.Provenance:Danny Blanchflower Collection. Christie's Glasgow, 1997.
Collection of memorabilia formerly owned by Dick Foss the Chelsea FC Youth Team coachcomprising: four medal plaques,1957 Daily Mail Southern Junior Cup 1957 Finalists; Southern Junior Floodlit Cup 1960 Winners; Southern Junior Cup 1961 Winners; & Southern Junior Cup 1962 Winners; a cased medal for the Junior International Football Tournament played in Augsburg 1962; five other miscellaneous medals relating to Dick Foss's career including a Chelsea FC 1905-1955 Jubilee Celebrations; and five miscellaneous badges; the lot also including a French pottery plate commemorating the XI Tournoi International Junior de Cannes in 1961, 25cm. diameter; and an interesting Italian published booklet translating football terminology from Italian language into French, English & German (17)
Football League v Scottish Football League representative medal awarded to Bert Sproston in his capacity as Team Attendant in season 1958-59,silver-gilt, inscribed THE FOOTBALL LEAGUE REPRESENTATIVE MATCH, THE FOOTBALL LEAGUE VERSUS THE SCOTTISH FOOTBALL LEAGUE AT GLASGOW, 8th OCTOBER 1958, TEAM ATTENDANT, the edge inscribed BERT SPROSTON, in original fitted case, the lid stamped gilt THE FOOTBALL LEAGUEThis match ended as a 1-1 draw, with Brian Clough scoring the FL goal.Other medals relating to the career of Bert Sproston are being offered elsewhere in this auction as lots 786 & 878.
Scottish Football League Cup runners-up medal awarded to a Third Lanark FC player in season 1959-60,9ct. gold & enamel, inscribed SCOTTISH FOOTBALL LEAGUE, LEAGUE CUP, RUNNER UP, SEASON, 1959-60, casedThe original recipient of this medal is unknown. Third Lanark lot in the Final to Heart of Midlothian by two goals to one.
Glasgow Cup winner's medal awarded to Willie Telfer of Rangers FC in 1959-60,9ct. gold & enamel, inscribed GLASGOW FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION, GLASGOW CUP, SEASON 1959-60, WINNERS, RANGERS F.C., W. TELFER, in replacement caseRangers beat Partick Thistle 2-1.Having made 322 League appearances for St Mirren, centre-half Willie Telfer joined Rangers where he made 69 appearances. He was also capped once for Scotland.
A medal plaque awarded to Chelsea FC on the occasion of the Cannes Youth Festival of Football 27th to 29th March 1964,white metal & enamel, inscribed obverse & reverse,8.5 by 5cm., goodProvenance:Ex-Joe Mears Collection.Further memorabilia relating to the Mears family is offered elsewhere in this auction as lots 708, 870 & 898.
Large silver-plated salver presented to Joe Mears, Chairman of Chelsea Football Club, in Australia in 1965,engraved "Presented to JH Mears by the South Australian Soccer Federation Chelsea v South Australia, Adelaide, May 1965", grape & vine border and scrolling foliage, diameter 36cm., goodFurther memorabilia relating to the Mears family is offered elsewhere in this auction as lots 708, 870 & 897.
Terry McDermott's Newcastle United 1974 F.A. Cup runners-up medal,9ct. gold, the obverse inscribed THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION, the reverse inscribed THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION, CHALLENGE CUP, RUNNERS-UP, the rim inscribed SEASON 1973-74, in original case of issue, good conditionIn the 1974 F.A. Cup Final, Newcastle United were defeated 3-0 by Liverpool
Terry McDermott's Liverpool FC Challenge Europeen Interclubs medal plaque awarded by France Football magazine to Liverpool FC voted the best club in Europe in 1976,gilt & silvered metal, Adidas & France Football sponsorship logos, inscribed 1er. LIVERPOOL F.C., 5 by 7cm., good conditionThe Challenge Europeen Interclubs awards ran from 1968 to 1991.
Terry McDermott's Liverpool FC silver miniature replica of the F.A. Charity Shield 1976,inscribed FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION CHARITY SHIELD, LIVERPOOL v SOUTHAMPTON, WEMBLEY, 14th AUGUST 1976, set on an octagonal black bakelite backboard with easel support, good conditionIn the 1976 F.A. Charity Shield Liverpool beat Southampton 1-0 through a 50th minute goal scored by John Toshack.
Terry McDermott's Liverpool FC Football League Division One Championship winner's medal plaque season 1976-77,9ct. gold plaque set on a wooden backboard with easel support, inscribed DIVISION I, CHAMPIONS, 1976-77, 10cm. square, good conditionIn season 1976-77 Liverpool won the Football League Championship Division One title with a total of 57 points, one clear of Manchester City.
Terry McDermott's Liverpool FC 1977 F.A. Cup runners-up medal,9ct. gold, the obverse inscribed THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION, the reverse inscribed THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION, CHALLENGE CUP, RUNNERS-UP, the rim inscribed SEASON 1976-77, in original case of issue, good conditionIn the 1977 F.A. Cup Final Liverpool were beaten 2-1 by Manchester United.
A silver salver presented to Terry McDermott by Liverpool Football Club to commemorate the 1976-77 season,hallmarked Sheffield, 1977, engraved with the LFC crest and inscribed SEASON 1976-77, EUROPEAN CHAMPION CLUBS' CUP WINNERS, FOOTBALL LEAGUE DIVISION 1 CHAMPIONS, TERRY McDERMOTT, diameter 25.5cm., good condition
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