26th Apr, 2019 12:30

The Sporting Medals & Trophies Auction

 
  Lot 1916
 

TOMMY GEMMELL OF ST MIRREN F.C., HIS TREEN CIGARETTE BOX

TREEN CIGARETTE BOX AWARDED TO TOMMY GEMMELL OF ST MIRREN,
the cylindrical treen cigarette box with lid, with brass plaque inscribed 'Jugoslavija - Skotska, Beograd', dated '55, 10cm high

Note: Tommy Gemmell (1930 - 2004) was a Scottish footballer who played as an inside forward for St. Mirren F.C. for his entire senior football career. Although also capped for the Scotland national team - playing twice in May 1955 and scoring one goal for Scotland - Gemmell is best known as one of the Saints. Gemmell made over 250 league appearances for the club and aided their 1959 Scottish Cup campaign, where they reigned victorious in the final for just the second time in St Mirren's history. This cigarette box was presented to Tommy for his participation in Scotland's 2-2 draw against Ugoslavia in May 1955, along with £50 cash.

Provenance: The archive of the late Tommy Gemmell, this lot included, is offered at auction on behalf of the family of the late player.

 

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Sold for £25
Estimated at £20 - £40


 
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