Bareknuckle era (1760-1865

The Battle between Crib and Molineaux 1811

Engraving, with later hand-colouring, showing the battle between Crib and Molineaux, 357 x 255mm, October 3rd, 1811, lettered with: ‘The Battle between Crib and Molineaux, fought at Thissleton Gap in the County of Rutland Septr, 28th, 1811 for 600 Guineas. It was terminated in/ 11 rounds, fought in 20 minutes, in which Crib was Victorious, the Moor was carried off senceless, with a broken Jaw, Crib was but triflenly hurt’ and ‘ Crib, seconded by Gully and Joe Ward/ Molineaux by Richman and Bill Gibbons’, production details: 'Pub’d Oct’r 3d, 1811 by Walker and Knight No. 7 Cornhill’, some surface wear and dirt, laid-down to mount.

E. Baldwin

Twentieth century restrike (?) of 1829 engraving depicting E. Baldwin, 326 x 460mm approx, by Tom Jones, published by S.W. Fores, lettered with: 'E. Baldwin/ Known as White-headed Bob;/ Born in 1800 at Ludlow in Shropshire/ Stands 5.ft: 10 in, Weighs, 13 Stone./ Pub. April 1829 by S. W. Fores 41 Piccadilly/ Tom Jones fec't', uniformly toned with age, some minor marks to surface.

William Eales

Twentieth century restrike (?) of 1819 etching depicting William Eales, 328 x 460mm approx, by Easto, published by S.W. Fores, lettered with: 'Wm. Eales/ The Scientific Professor in his attitude of Self defence Height 5 feet 8 1/2 Inch Weight 11 Stone 4 lb Age 27/ N.B Portraits of all the Principal Pugilists will be executed in a uniform style/ London Pub. Feb 23 1819 by S. W. Fores 50 Piccadilly/ Drawn from the life and Etch'd by Easto', uniformly toned with age.

David Hudson

Twentieth century restrike (?) of 1820 etching depicting David Hudson, 327 x 458mm approx, published by S.W. Fores, lettered with: 'David Hudson/ Aged 21 height 5 feet 7 inches weight 10st 4lb, beat John Street, J Harrington, Henry Robinson, Wm Ballard, West Country Dick, Henry Holt & John/ Scroggins, & has never yet been beaten', publication details printed twice: ' London May 16, 1820 pub'd by S. W. Fores 41 Piccadilly', uniformly toned with age.

J. C. Heenan 1880s

Tinted litho print of pugilist John C. Heenan, 1880s, 245 x 345mm, lettered with: 'J. C. Heenan,/ (The "Benicia Boy.")/ Born May 2nd, 1833 Died October 25th, 1873/ Buried Albany, New York, November 2nd, 1873./ Heigh, 6 feet 1 1/2 inches. Average Weight, 13 Stone./ Beaten by John Morrissey (5,000 dollars asdie), for Champion-/ship of America, 11 rounds, 22 minutes, Canada West, October 19th, 1858./ Draw Tom Sayers (£200 aside, contest Championship World - two/ belts awarded), 37 rounds, 2 hours 6 minutes, Farnborough, April/ 17th, 1860./ Beaten by Tom King (£1,000 aside), 24 rounds, 35 minutes, Wadhurst, Kent, December 10th, 1863.' Stain and some minor creasing and nicks.

De Fust Blood, 1860s

Lithograph, by Thomas North, signed in the print, depicting a fight between two black boxers, 1860s, 361 x 245mm approx, published by S. Lipschitz & Son (London), mounted on board, uniform yellowed tones, some marksand creases with blue tape to edge, brittle.