The selection of just under a 1000 lots memorabilia is quite amazing, however he finds this amount of memorabilia is unbelievable. We asked Tim what may be of interest to bidders.

"Well we have a nice selection of 500 plus lots of all cigarettes cards of all varieties and themes."

Is there some genuine collectables?

Yes all the famous names are in there with Wills, Taddy, Gallaher and Players in prominence. Barratts famous footballers are alwaysa wanted item and we have 3 nice lots of the full series.

Is it just cigarette cards up for auction?

"No, just after the cigarette cards have finished we have a selection of matchbox labels and then we move on to the Sports Memorabilia section starting with Winter Olympics and Cricket

What Cricket memorabilia is out there Tim?

We have some nice pieces including a signed Don Bradman. For Wisden collectors we have them dating back to the 2nd World War all the way to modern day.

Anything else Tim?

Yes we have Arsenal programmes from the 1920s but for me the highlight is an original commemorative cover signed by 14 members of the Great Real Madrid side from the 1960s. Signatures include Ghento, Alfredo Di Stefano and Ferenc Puskas.

This is a postal auction Tim what do we do

Yes it is live on the internet starting at 11 am. You can find it on www.saleroom.com

Tim holds auctions monthly both by live auction locally in Gotham and by postal sale He is a member of the Cartophilic Society.

Do you still look for collections around the country

Well we are specialists in Cigarette & Trade Cards and are always on the lookout for the rarer collections.

For sports lovers looking to sell their memorabilia Tim regularly travels the country viewing items for his monthly auctions.

For people looking to bid or who would like a catalogue he can be contacted on

Tel No 0115 9868550.
Website timdavidsonauctions.co.uk
Email timdavidsonauctions@hotmail.co.uk

For persons who cannot travel to his auctions there is live Internet bidding on www.the-saleroom.com

Entries are now being accepted for

Sale Dates

Mar 12th Entertainment & Cigarette Cards(Public at Gotham British Legion)
Apr 16th Autographs, Pop Music, Film Posters and Cigarette Cards (Postal)
Apr 26th Cigarette & Trade Cards (Type List)
May 20th Sports Memorabilia (Public at Gotham Village Hall)
May 21st Cigarette & Trade Cards (Public at Gotham British Legion)
June 4th Cigarette & Trade Cards (Postal)
Jul 9th Autographs, Pop Music, Film Posters and Cigarette Cards (Postal)
Jul 25th Cigarette & Trade Cards (Type List)
Aug 20th Sports Memorabilia & Cigarettes and Cards (Postal)
Sep 10th Entertainment & Cigarette Cards( Public at Gotham British Legion)
Oct 8th Autographs, Pop Music, Film Posters and Cigarette Cards (Postal)
Nov 1st Cigarette & Trade Cards (Type List)
Nov 18th Sports Memorabilia (Public at Gotham British Legion)
Nov 19th Cigarette & Trade Cards (Public at Gotham British Legion)

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