12th Oct, 2023 12:00
The Sporting Auction | Ft. The Old Firm
DAVID MEIKLEJOHN OF RANGERS F.C., HIS CLUB BLAZER
CIRCA 1920/30s
in blue with red and white trim, the breast pocket with stitched crest inscribed THE RANGERS FOOTBALL CLUB LTD. PLAYER, with three white metal buttons, interior label for R.W. Forsyth Ltd. inscribed D. MEIKLEJOHN
Provenance: Purchase from Dreweatts Auctions, July 2012.
Note: An esteemed Rangers player and Scotland international, David Meiklejohn would rack up 563 appearances for the Teddy Bears. During this time, he would achieve great success, winning the league thirteen times, as well as five Scottish Cups and eight Glasgow Cups.
A rare and fine Inter-War piece, his Rangers club blazer stands a tangible link to the early days of the quintessential British team.
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Sold for £2,200
Estimated at £600 - £1,000
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