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Studio Art pottery lidded pot signed John Gibson and Judy, Courtyard Pottery 6.5” high

Studio Art pottery monumental large jar signed John Gibson and Judy, Courtyard Pottery 18.5” high

A silver Bonbon dish with pierced side and embossed garland detail to the inner, Sheffield 1897, makers Mappin Brothers (William Gibson & John Lawrence Longman), 96 grams.

Gibson TB3 Mastertone five string banjo, bearing the Gibson Mastertone guarantee label inside the resonator wall and stamped ser. no. 9024/31, Patent applied for, with 11" skin, geometric mother of pearl foliate inlay to the fretboard, scale length 26.25", case *This banjo is sold with a spare Gibson TB-3 metal ring

Fine Gibson Florentine five string banjo, bearing the Gibson Mastertone guarantee label to the inside of the resonator wall and stamped ser. no. 9137/12 (year 1927), also bearing another label fixed to the inside resonator back inscribed Made in U.S.A. by Gibson, Inc. Kalamazoo, Mich., the resonator back cover carved and painted with a Coat of Arms with further stylised ribbon and foliate decoration to the sides and heel, with 11" resonator and mother of pearl overlaid fretboard painted with Italianate landmarks featuring buildings, bridges and canals, scale length 26", case *This banjo has been restored by Adrian Farmer and a new neck has been made. The original neck and other original parts have been retained and are sold with the banjo

WWII DEFENCE MEDAL ALSO A.F.S. AND N.F.S. BADGES awarded to S.E. Gibson, in box

Early 20th century pierced silver condiment stand by Haseler Brothers, Chester 1918, Victorian silver Christening spoon, fork and knife set by William Gibson & John Lawrence Langman, London 1891 and a pair of Georgian style Claret labels, weighable silver 6.6 ozt

CAMDEN, William, Britannia, 2 vols folio, 1722. Second Gibson edition. Old panelled calf, boards on vol 1 detached. Portrait frontis and 9 plates of coins. Lacking all maps.

A box of assorted antique & vintage ceramics, to include cheese dish, plates, feeding cups and vases. Lot includes: a pair of Gibson & sons, Burslem, Windsor Art Ware vases; Spode & Coalport plates, Dresden flow blue feeding cup and unmarked ceramic cheese dish with pink rose transfer pattern.

A pair of Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. (William Gibson & John Lawrence Langman) silver salts with fluted body raised on ball feet, Birmingham 1897, 4cm long, 39g and two pill pots one marked 800 the other unmarked (4)

Various Isles of Scilly related volumes including Island Camera - the Isles of Scilly in the Photography of the Gibson Family; Tresco Flowers; Place Names in Cornwall and Scilly; the Fortunate Islands and others etc.

A VICTORIAN HALLMARKED SILVER BOWL - LONDON 1888, makers mark indistinct but possible that of William Gibson & John Lawrence Langman, approx weight 117.3g, H 7 cm

WW2 Dambusters war movie scene 8x10 photo signed by actor the late Richard Todd who played Guy Gibson in this iconic British war movie. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99

λ λDavid Gibson (Scottish act.1788-1797)Portrait miniature of a gentleman wearing a black coat and black waistcoatOval, in a gilt metal frame with blue glass reverse, within a red leather case54 x 47mmProvenance:The collection of the late John TaylorIvory Act registration number: 1VVHYQAD

An unusual set of four Victorian silver and wooden egg cups on stand. London 1877. By Percy Holland and George Gibson. Approx. 572 grams. Est. £450 - £550.

"Association Football and The Men Who Made It" 4 volumes, by Alfred Gibson and William Pickford

Jane B Gibson (Scottish, b. 1954) Still life of red onions and garlic bulbs Signed, gouache, 18.5cm x 36.5cm.  ARR

A WWII and territorial group of three medals: Defence Medal and War Medal, with miniatures and Territorial Efficiency Medal (GR VI), awarded to Lt MWC Gibson, Devon Regt, with Devonshire Regt cap badge, King's badge, (boxed) and silver identity bracelet engraved MWC Gibson 140080 RC.

Signed autograph page of the British Isles rugby union team tour to South Africa in 1968, signed in ink by squad members and and management, including Tom Kiernan (captain), Mike Gibson, Mick Doyle, Willie John McBride, Syd Millar, Gareth Edwards, Gerald Davies, Gordon Connell, Bob Hiller, Jock Turner, David Brooks (manager), Ronnie Dawson (coach) and many others Condition good with minor marks

Danny Welbeck red Manchester United no.19 home jersey from the 2009-10 season League Cup game v Tottenham Hotspur  at Old Trafford 1/12/09, Player issue short sleeved NIKE example with Barclays Premier League Champions 08/09 badges in gold on both arms. The front has the Manchester United Club crest  and the AIG sponsor logo centrally in white. The NIKE manufacturer trademark is also present in white and the jersey has a central black block line shaped in a "V". The back is lettered WELBECK, bears the number 19 and is a UK size L. There are no visible signs of match wear and the item is in excellent condition. Manchester United beat Tottenham Hotspur by 2 goals to nil in the game with Gibson scoring a brace in front of 57,212 at Old Trafford on their way to the Final which took place on 28/2/10 at Wembley Stadium against Aston Villa and saw the Red Devils run out as 2-1 winners. The item is believed to have been given by the player to the Spurs kitman at the end of the game.        

Philip Gibson for Moorcroft, 'Trout' vase, ©98. slender elongated shoulder form, 25cm.Condition report:There is some crazing to the body but no other evidence of damage or repair. Please see additional uploaded images.

Alexander Roy Gibson (Scottish, 1880 - 1968) Between the Bridges, Dumfries Signed, watercolour, 24.5cm x 34.5cm.  ARR Old label verso with title and artist's address.  

A collection of 20th century LP vinyl records to include Led Zeppelin 20th Anniversary Commemorative Edition 7" disc and mini single Stairway to Heaven, Rolling Stones 12" Green Grass LP Orange vinyl, The Hollies, Barry Manilow, Heart, The Beach Boys, Four Tops, Eurythmics, Simon and Garfunkel, Gibson Brothers, Jennifer Rush, Foreigner, Duran Duran, Phil Spector, LA's, Stevie Wonder, Percy Sledge, POP Jubilee, Superstars of the 70's. 

A collection of vintage vinyl LP records to include Saturday Night Fever, Strawbs, Gibson Brothers, Rod Stewart, Abba, The Moody Blues, Easy Rider, The Hollies, Roy Wood, The Motels, Who/Hendrix, Bloody Tourists, The Supremes, Ian Drury and the Blockheads, The Rumour, Blondie, Steve Gibsons, Procol Harum, Four Tops, Barclay James Harvey, Rick  Wakeman, Flying Home and Elvis.

A LES PAUL STYLE GUITAR with tobacco sunburst finish, bolt on neck, rosewood fingerboard with Mother of Pearl block inlays, two humbucking pick ups, two volume two tone controls and selector switch, with Gibson style decal on headstock (1)

Joseph Vincent Gibson (fl.1861-1888), watercolour, Young woman with a bouquet, signed and dated 1878, 28 x 22cm

Gibson Lap Steel Guitar. Case included. In as is condition, scratches to the back of the body. Size: 32 1/8 x 9 1/8 x 2 5/8 in. Case: 34 x 11 x 4 1/2 in.

Jacob Kramer (1892-1962) “The Rabbi” Signed and inscribed “To Mr. Gibson, with best luck from Jacob Kramer, August 1920”, mixed media, 56.5cm by 42.5cm

CHILDREN'S BOOKS: An interesting selection to include: BARING-GOULD, W. and C., 'The Annotated Mother Goose', 1st US, Bramhall House, 1962, complete with excellent jacket; WHEELER, O., 'Paganini Master of Strings', 1st US, 1950, Dutton. Jacket present but a little chipped to top and bottom of spine etc; GIBSON, K., 'Bow Bells', 1st US 1943, Longmans; DEUCHER, S., 'The Young Brahms', 1st 1951, Faber. No jacket but very clean. With six others.

A late Victorian chased silver nurse's buckle, by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co (William Gibson & John Lawrence Langman), London 1897; together with one other, Birmingham 1990

A Moorcroft ceramic year plate designed by Rachel Bishop for the year 1995 with a squirrel and foliage on a cream ground, the tube lined decoration by Gillian Leese, in original box, 22 cm diameter, together with a Moorcroft side plate in 'Flame of the Forest' pattern designed by Philip Gibson, in original box, 15.5 cm diameterCondition: both in overall good condition. The year plate has a small vertical crazed hairline on the cream ground and light wear to underside.

A collection of Jubilee mint and other silver proof coins to include 2015 'The Queen Elizabeth II £5 coin pair', 2016 'The Queen Elizabeth II 90th Birthday solid silver proof £5 coin', 'The Queen & Prince philip silver proof pair coin cover', 2015 'The Queen Elizabeth II Longest Reigning Monarch solid silver coin cover', along with The Royal Mint 2008 Britannia £2 coin, 2007 Britannia £2 coin and 2006 Guy Gibson Five Pounds

A late 18th century English guitar (or cittern), possibly by William Gibson, with two-piece back, pierced brass sound hole, horn fretboard, and twelve frets (2 missing), 81 cm long

Saffron Walden & North Essex Bank, for Gibson, Tuke & Gibson, unissued £20, 187-, no signatures or serial numbers, extremely fine and very scarce Outing 1849l £240-£300

Audubon (John James). The Original Water-Colour Paintings, 2 volumes, New York: Michael Joseph Ltd. and the Connoisseur, 1966, colour illustrations throughout, original brown cloth gilt, 4to, contained within original slipcase, together with:Viscount Grey of Fallodon. The Charm of Birds, 1st edition, London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1927, wood-engraved illustrations throughout, modern red half morocco gilt, top edge gilt, others untrimmed, 8vo, withGibson-Hill (C.A). British Sea Birds, 1st edition, H.F.& G. Witherby, 1947, colour frontispiece, black & white illustrations after photographs throughout, lightly spotted, contemporary green half morocco gilt, spine faded, lightly rubbed, 8vo, with another copy of the same, and 25 further volumes on ornithologyQTY: (30)

[Hunt, William Holman]. The Decorator's Assistant, 4 volumes in 2, London: W. Gibbs, 1847-48, illustrated titles, numerous illustrations, occasional light spotting and offsetting, blindstamps of Derek Gair Gibson (1936-2021, eminent cardiologist and architectural book collector) to front endpaper, original cloth, a little rubbed with a few small stains, 8voQTY: (2)NOTE:Provenance: William Holman Hunt's copy, his signature to front endpapers. Derek Gibson's architectural library was sold by Forum on 20 October 2022.

Sprunger (Samuel, editor). Orchids from Curtis's Botanical Magazine, Cambridge: University Press, 1986, numerous colour illustrations, original cloth in dust jacket, covers slightly toned & marked, large 8vo, together with other modern botany & gardening reference, including The Dapuri Drawings, Alexander Gibson & The Bombay Botanic Gardens, by H. J. Noltie, 1st edition, London: The Antique Collectors' Club, 2002, original cloth in dust jacket, large 8vo, & a large run of Proceedings of The Geologists' Association, all original wrappers, 8vo, many original cloth in dust jackets, G/VG, 8voQTY: (4 shelves & 2 cartons)

A collection of various autographs, to include Mel Gibson, Danny Glover and Raquel Welch etc.

GIBSON RB-3 MASTERTONE BANJO serial number 3-0308-63 with Gibson fitted banjo case Condition Report:Available upon request

GIBSON LES PAUL 1960 CUSTOM the 2004 reissue of the classic Les Paul in sunburst, serial number 043499 with fitted Gibson guitar case and Hercules guitar stand Condition Report:Available upon request

GIBSON SG VOODOO custom electric guitar, Made in the U.S.A swamp ash body with flamed grain, ebony fretboard, two "Black Magic" 496R/500T humbuckers, red acrylic voodoo skull at 5th fret, batwing pickguard together with a faux red snake skin Gibson guitar case and a guitar stand Condition Report:Available upon request

Three Royal Crown Derby paperweights, Teal with Gibson certificate, Bluetit, and Computer Mouse, all with boxes.

(Anatomy), M.N.,B.A.: 'Anatomy Epitomized and Illustrated: Containing, I. A concise and plain description of all the parts of the human body ... II. A large and choice collection of sculptures, exhibiting a just idea of the ... several parts of the body', London, John Noon, 1737, 1st edition, 17 engraved folding anatomical plates as called for (1 plate loose), [4],182pp + [2]pp adverts at end, contemporary vellum, manuscript pen & ink title to spine. A scarce anonymous work, sometimes attributed to Dr. Thomas Gibson (1647-1722), whose 'The anatomy of humane bodies epitomized' was first published in 1682 and went into several editions. This work stated on title page as "by M.N.,B.A.", which appears to contradict it being by Gibson, University of Glasgow states author as M. Nesbit.

(Manuscripts, Geography, Ethnology), George Bryan Souza & Jeffrey S. Turley: 'The Boxer Codex: transcription and translation of an illustrated late sixteenth-century Spanish manuscript concerning the geography, ethnography and history of the Pacific, South-East Asia and East Asia', Leiden, Brill, 2016, xxxvi,711pp, "European expansion and indigenous response" series, volume 20, original pictorial boards; together with 'How the codex was found: a narrative of two visits to Sinai from Mrs. Lewis's journals, 1892-1893 [compiled] by Margaret Dunlop Gibson.', Cambridge, 1893, 1st edition, 2 illustrations as called for, original pictorial cloth lettered in gilt (2)

NORTHERN/SOUL - US 7" COLLECTION. Flippin' from Philadelphia to Failsworth with this collection of 20 x (chiefly) original US Northern/Soul 7" cuts loaded with rarities! Condition is generally cool Ex in this collection. Artists/labels/cat. numbers include The Four Chaps (Co and Ce 231), Four Bars (Falew! 108), The Forum (Mira 3064), Nooney Rickett (It 108), John Roberts, Art Robins (Vandro 102), Cleveland Robinson, Roscoe Robinson (Gerri 77), Charlie Romans (Hickory 1438), The Gibralters, Beverly Ann Gibson, Gino, Gerri Granger, The Glories, Bobby Goldsboro, Al Greene, Cal Green and Inez And Charlie Foxx.

NORTHERN/SOUL - US 7" COLLECTION. Crate diggin' from Illinois to Irlam with this collection of 20 x (chiefly) original US Northern/Soul 7" cuts loaded with rarities! Condition is largely absolutely wicked Ex+ on this collection. Artists/labels/cat. numbers include Jackie Berns, Gene Chandler (Brunswick 55339), Sandy Wyns (Champion 14002), Bill Withers (Sussex 638), Bobby Womack (Minit 32055), The Shirelles (Scepter 12192), Joe Simon, Mamie P. Galore, Don Gardner , Gloria Gaynor, Dave Gibson, Gerri Granger, Benny Gordon, The Four Pennies, Fork In The Road, Robb Fortune and Henry Richardson.

NORTHERN SOUL RARITIES - 7" PACK. A mighty pack of around 9 x 7". Artists/ Titles include Pearlean Gray - I Don't Want To Cry (Green-Sea Records 104, VG), Marlena Shaw - Let's Wade In the Water (Cadet 5549, VG+), The Groovers - I'm a Bashful Guy (32010, Ex), Bobby Taylor - Blackmail (VIP25053, VG+ with some storage marks), The Harvey Averne Dozen - Central Park (Ex), The Vows - Buttered Popcorn (V.I.P 25016, VG), Bunny Sigler - Comparatively Speaking (Decca 31947, G+ but would maybe clean to a VG), Sequins - A Case of Love (Renfro 112, VG) and Douglas Gibson with the Sweet and the Sours - Run For Your Life (Tangerine Record Corporation, 45-TRC-969, VG).

60s 7" SOUL PACK - OVERSEAS PRESSINGS (NZ/ OZ ETC). A fine selection of 15 soul 7" singles, all overseas pressings. Artists/ titles include Barbara Acklin inc Am I The Same Girl (CK-2845, record is Ex), Just Ain't No Love (CK-2704). Nita Rossi - Something To Give (AP-1224, Ex), Wayne Gibson - Under My Thumb (AP-1864), Arthur Alexander - A Shot Of Rhythm And Blues (NZL-D 745), Wilson Pickett inc I Found Love (AK-1748), I'm A Midnight Mover (AK-2416), Lavern Baker - Ain't Gonna Cry No More (AK-881), OC Smith - Baby I Need Your Loving (BA-221770), Stevie Wonder - Angie Girl (TMO-8577), Steve Alaimo - So Much Love (MK-1352), Teddy Pendergrass - I Don't Love You Anymore (66.326), Charlie Foxx - She's A Heartbreaker (BA-221529), Aretha Franklin - Baby I Love You (AK-1909) & Inez & Charlie Foxx - La De Da I Love You (UAK-3143). Condition is generally VG to Ex, some may drop below.

Wristwatch designed to commemorate the 70th Anniversary of Operation Chastise stainless steel case and strap, original box: On the night of 16-17 May 1943, Wing Commander Guy Gibson led 617 Squadron of the Royal Air Force on an audacious bombing raid to destroy three dams in the Ruhr valley, the industrial heartland of Germany. The mission was codenamed Operation 'Chastise'

Quantity of art reference books, to include: Waley, Arthur 'An Introduction to the Study of Chinese Painting', Ernest Benn Limited 1923 'Catalogue of Highly Important Japanese Prints, Illustrated Books and Drawings from the Henri Vever Collection: Part I', Sotheby & Co. 1974 Lenygon, Francis 'Furniture in England from 1660 to 1760', B. T. Batsford 1924 Herbert Slater, J. 'How to Collect Books', George Bell & Sons 1905 Gibson, W. P., Wallace Collection Catalogues, 'Miniatures and Illuminations', 1935 'Berthet Pochy: Interior Design', Wordsearch 1994 Benjamin, Susan 'English Enamel Boxes', Orbis Publishing 1978 and others (2 boxes)

London Transport GIBSON TICKET MACHINE, serial no 37995. A pre-decimal, ex-Country Area machine with fare values from 1d to 3/-. Comes with correct-type box and emergency ticket pack. Please note that the machine requires repair to the printing mechanism as it currently only prints one line of each ticket (see illustration). [1]

London Transport bus conductors' set (4 items) comprising a Gibson ticket machine WEBBING HARNESS, a leather CASH BAG with BUDGET KEY and an emergency TICKET RACK with largely unused ticket packs. Items in very good condition. [4]

London Transport GIBSON TICKET MACHINE, serial no 34820, an Alpha codes example. In good working order, 'London Transport' partially erased from printing plate but spare plate included. Machine comes with harness, correct-type box and spare ticket rolls. [1]

London bus conductor items comprising a HAT (medium to large size, very good condition) with London Buses BADGE, a leather CASH BAG (very good condition) with BUDGET KEY and a box containing 39 GIBSON TICKET MACHINE ROLLS. [2 items + ticket rolls]

London Transport GIBSON TICKET MACHINE, serial no 32333, an Alpha codes example. In good working order, ticket prints 'London Transport' and machine comes with original box, spare ticket rolls and a non-original strap. [1]

London Transport bus conductors' set (6 items) comprising a Gibson ticket machine WEBBING HARNESS plus a spare APRON, a leather CASH BAG with BUDGET KEY and an emergency TICKET RACK with part-used LCBS ticket packs plus a non-LT Setright BACKPLATE w/APRON. Items in very good condition. [6]

Very large quantity (est 3,300-3,700) of mainly 1940s-50s BUS TICKETS, loose-mounted in 2 large albums. The first contains est 2,300-2,500 punch tickets from LGOC, LT Trams, LT Buses (geographical), LT Coaches and LT Country Buses. The majority are geographical-type LT buses, all in route order. The second contains est 1,000-1,200 punch tickets & other types from a variety of operators, including some LT such as Rovers, school passes, Gibson etc. All are in good order. [estimated 3,300-3,700]

A framed and glazed Guy Gibson related print 'Now they know we're here' signed R. Barton 6/7 1943-46 and W. Shillets 630-217 1944, COLLECT ONLY

1974 British Lions | Sir Gareth EdwardsRugby Union jersey match-worn by Sir Gareth Edwards in South AfricaJersey & Provenance: in original and complete condition without fault. Manufacturer’s label for Umbro (two globes type), crest features English rose in red as opposed to purple, No.9 to reverse, printed Umbro ‘Choice of Champions’ to hem.Provenance: the personal collection of Sir Gareth Edwards CBE & family.The British Lions Tour to South Africa 1974: In 1974, the British Lions controversially accepted the invitation to tour South Africa in defiance of the developing international policy to isolate South Africa during the apartheid regime.The Lions were captained by Irish forward Willie John McBride and were coached by former Irish forward Syd Millar. Two forwards to lead the party was deemed the best strategy to combat the renowned physical presence of the Springboks, the Lions were to fight fire with fire. This strategy prepared the Lions for, probably, the most violent tour that they had played, even bearing in mind the battlegrounds that they had left three years earlier in Canterbury and Hawkes Bay, New Zealand.The Lions preparation was focussed on forward play and in particular the scrummaging which had been identified as being a Springbok weakness. The Lions had plenty of experience and toughness in the pack with Bobby Windsor at hooker, Fran Cotton, Mike Burton, McBride, Roger Uttley, Fergus Slattery, and Mervyn Davies.But they also had plenty of flair in the back division; JPR, JJ Williams, Phil Bennett, Mike Gibson, and Sir Gareth Edwards wearing this jersey.The Matches: After winning the first two Tests 12-3 then 28-9 in Cape Town and Pretoria respectively, the Lions took on the Springboks on July 13 in what was later dubbed ‘The Battle of Boet Erasmus Stadium’.Once again, the game is best remembered for its physicality but there was some great rugby played. Having ridden out the storm of the Boks’ initial assault, Gordon Brown bundled over from a lineout and the Lions went in 7-3 ahead at the break.After the interval the Lions turned the screw and JJ Williams bagged two tries as the Port Elizabeth crowd were treated to a Lions masterclass.The Lions had shown in no uncertain terms they could not be bullied and two tries from wing JJ Williams, plus a score from Gordon Brown, wrapped up a 26-9 victory and, with it, the series.The Legacy of the 1974 Tour: The 1971 tour in New Zealand is usually regarded as the finest ever, but in truth the 1974 Lions tour to South Africa surpassed the feats three years earlier. The Springboks were as much respected as the All Blacks, and the Lions in South Africa had also to contend with high altitudes, which gave the Springboks a distinct advantage.The tour may be infamous for physicality, for punch-ups and the legendary 99-calls which were invented by the Lions when a ‘one in all in’ confrontation was needed.But the tour should be remembered as a tour of Lions tries, scoring even more tries than the ‘running Lions’ of 1955.It was a record-breaking tour for the British Lions in which they amassed a record breaking 79 points in four tests and scored an incredible 729 points across the tour. The Lions became the first team to beat the Springboks in a four-match series,J J Williams racked-up a new try record for a tour with 6 tries, and the Lions hammered South Western Districts 97-0, the biggest win ever for a touring side in South Africa. The Lions went through the tour undefeated, winning 21 of their 22 matches with only a draw in the final Test preventing a clean sweep.It was a humiliation for South African rugby. The Springbok captain Hannes Marais admitted that the Lions were the best team he had ever played against, including the All Blacks of 1970.Sir Gareth Edwards was a key figure in both the New Zealand and South African successes but in South Africa it was his on-field decision making and execution that was applauded. According to Clem Thomas, “His kicking had South Africa on the rack throughout the tour. As did his long pass, which did much to protect the free-running of Phil Bennett. Gareth’s running from the base was also a constant threat and produced many crucial tries, and this tour provided some of the finest hours of his illustrious career.”Sir Gareth Recalls: With regards to the controversy surrounding the 1974 Lions tour, Sir Gareth Edwards talks candidly in his autobiography,‘…we made a point of seeking out black people and asking them for views. The majority said they thought we were right to tour, a few felt we should have stayed away. But what most said was, ‘You give us the will to go on’.That will had increased significantly by the time we had finished our tour unbeaten, Rugby was the game of the Afrikaner which is why black people took so much pleasure from our win. It was as if we had delivered a blow on their behalf.Nelson Mandela subsequently made it clear that the tour worked against the Afrikaner in the long run.The Afrikaner believed he was secure in his ascendancy, but we proved by thrashing his beloved Springboks that it wasn’t the case at all’.Auctioneer's Note:Each lot will be accompanied by the auction prospectus, signed by Sir Gareth Edwards CBE.

1971 British Lions | Gerald Davies Rugby Union jersey match-worn by Gerald Davies in New ZealandJersey & Provenance: Label for Umbro (two globes version) and Lillywhites. Bears squad No.14 and British Lions crest with indigo rose to represent England, characteristic of the '71 badge. The personal collection of Sir Gareth Edwards CBE & family.Thomas Gerald Reames Davies CBE DL (b. 1945), the current WRU President, made his international debut in December 1966 v Australia in Cardiff. He was switched from centre to the wing by Welsh coach Clive Rowlands during their ‘69 tour of Australia and New Zealand, from then on, his famous side-step and acceleration led to him dominating that position for Wales for the remainder of his career. Davies was a British Lion in ‘68 and ‘71, one of a raft of Welsh players alongside Barry John, Gareth Edwards and JPR Williams who entered the folklore of both the Lions and Wales. He is perhaps best remembered for his last-gasp score against Scotland in the ‘71 Five Nations, and his three tries for the British Lions against the All Blacks in the same year.Following his retirement, Davies became a respected rugby correspondent for The Times and holds honorary fellowships from the University of Wales Lampeter, Aberystwyth, and Cardiff. Davies also served as the team manager for the 2009 Lions tour to South Africa.British Lions Tour 1971: The 1971 Lions were the first British team to win a major series abroad in the 20th Century and the only time the Lions have won a series in New Zealand. The tour was a huge success for British rugby and as a public relations exercise for the sport in the UK. The Lions succeeded in a tense, often brutal series of matches and have since been regarded as the finest British Lions team to tour, a team which struck a massive blow for Northern Hemisphere rugby.The squad of 13 Welsh, 6 Irish and English and 5 Scottish players were captained by John Dawes who had helped develop London Welsh into one of the most formidable club sides. The coach was Carwyn James, who believed in free-flowing rugby where players could express themselves. James had the players do just that with raw talent throughout; JPR Williams, John Bevan, John Dawes, Barry John, Mike Gibson, and, wearing this jersey - Gerald Davies. There were decision makers and big characters deep into the ‘71 squad, players comfortable with the ball in their hands as well as natural footballers. The tour began inauspiciously with two matches against Australian provinces. The first, against Queensland was but 58 hours away after flying half-way across the world. They lost 15-11. The second was New South Wales with the Lions scraping a 14-12 win. Their chances of glory in All Blacks territory were ridiculed by the Australian press. It was an ominous start.But the Lions needed time to find their feet and shake off their jetlag. They won the next ten matches in New Zealand before the first test. Wins included Waikato, the Maoris, Wellington, and Canterbury.It was the Canterbury match on June 19th, one week before the First Test, which is remembered for the wrong reasons. It was to be a rough-up of the Lions, known as the ‘Battle of Lancaster Park’, the ‘Game of Shame’. It was a violent affair of punch-ups resulting in swollen eyes and broken bones, including a fractured cheekbone to Lion Sandy Carmichael and concussion for Fergus Slattery. John Pullin was felled by a punch from behind and Sir Gareth was floored by a rabbit punch.The Lions tried to play the Carwyn-way and thanks to superior handling they won what was a moral victory. But they would need to finish the tour without Roy McLoughlin and Carmichael in the front-row. Second string props were flown out. In the first test at Dunedin on 26th June, Sir Gareth sustained a leg injury and was replaced by Ray ‘Chico’ Hopkins. The Lions scraped a 9-3 win with two Barry John penalties in the second half. It was not an emphatic victory, but great for moral - the All Blacks could be beaten!In the second test Edwards had recovered and it was more of an open affair. Burgess scored the first try for New Zealand, Gerald Davies wearing this jersey scored a try in reply. Then Sid Going scored from a ruck. In the second half New Zealand were awarded a penalty try, Burgess scored the second of the day and then Ian Kirkpatrick scored a famous solo try. New Zealand were cruising 22-6 but there was a spirited revival from the Lions, and they managed to claw back to 22-12, again through Davies. But the final score was 22-12 to New Zealand and the All Blacks had stopped the Lions run of 15 games without defeat.There were four more Lions’ wins including Hawke’s Bay who put a cynical performance to match the Battle of Lancaster Park, this time Pullin was badly hurt from a punch. But Davies and Barry John tormented the opposition with skill and flair. Davies scoring four tries. The crucial penultimate 3rd test was at Wellington on 31st of July. The Lions needed to win to give them the chance of a series victory. The wind was strong in Wellington, and having won the toss, the Lions opted to use the elements. It was a good decision, with Barry John executing a long drop goal in the 3rd minute to raise the Lion’s tails. Later in the game Davies went over for a try after an All Blacks’ lineout blunder. Barry John scored another and the Lions won 13-3 – they could not now lose the four-match series.An All Blacks victory in the final test at Eden Park, Auckland, on August 14th would draw the series. It was a tense affair, without much flowing running rugby. The All Blacks scored a converted try first, they then kicked a penalty and as half-time drew nearer, the result was looking ominously in their favour. But the Lions rallied, Barry John scored a penalty, Peter Dixon scored a try, Barry John converted. The game was drawn 8-8 at half-time. After the break, Barry John scored another penalty, New Zealand replied with the same and then with 8 minutes to go JPR scored a brilliant drop-goal from 40 metres - the defining moment of the tour. In the dying moments New Zealand struck back with another penalty to draw the match 14-14 but it was not enough to save their series. A series victory for the Lions.The Legacy Of The ’71 Tour: the team won their first series in NZ and would return to Heathrow to thousands of fans as history makers and architects of a monumental step forward for home nations rugby. It was a glorious tour which helped rugby union gain appeal to the British public. They destroyed the aura of invincibility of the All Blacks and they’ll be remembered for the intention to play the Carwyn James-way in utilising their exciting backs.Clem Thomas wrote ‘I am often asked, and indeed I often ask myself, which was the greatest team, 1971 or 1974….it is my opinion that the ‘71 Lions had backs who were without equal in my experience. Never did I see more consummate play from backs, with such unparalleled mastery of the basic skills’.Sir Gareth Recalls: (Gerald is) ‘..admired and remembered for his great attacking play and for scoring some fantastic tries. He was also a tenacious tackler. It didn’t matter how big they were, very few people got past him. When, you had someone like him in your side, you always felt he could create something even in an apparently hopeless situation. It was Clive Rowlands who changed him from a centre to a wing in 1969 and his renowned ability to side-step with such brilliance was a devastating part of his weaponry on the wing. What made him so dangerous to opponents was that when he side-stepped, he hardly changed pace. Indeed, it almost seemed as though he went faster’.