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Lot 88:
Framed Photographic Display of the Ashes Victory 1953 featuring Compton and Edrich at The Oval
Description
This framed memorabilia display commemorates the historic 1953 Ashes victory, a landmark moment in English cricket history. The display features two black and white photographic prints. The upper, smaller print provides a detailed close-up of the iconic Ashes urn, showing the verse and label. The lower, primary print depicts the legendary Denis Compton and Bill Edrich being mobbed by a vast crowd of spectators as they leave the pitch at The Oval after securing the winning runs. This 1953 win marked the first time England had reclaimed the urn in nineteen years, coinciding with the Coronation year of Queen Elizabeth II. The prints are professionally set against a black mat and housed in a black wooden frame. This item is an unsigned commercial art print, likely sourced from the Colorsport or Mary Evans archives. No external authentication or certificates of authenticity are present.
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