Lot Essay
The above tankard was the memento discussed in Rupert Howard's letter.
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M.C.C. V. AUSTRALIA, 1946-47
a white metal tankard, inscribed M.C.C. Team to Australia, 1946-47, from Wally and Rupert, 5in. (13cm) high; and a typed letter, signed "Rupert Howard", to Cyril Washbrook, offering Washbrook a memento for his services during the 1946-47 Tour. (2)
a white metal tankard, inscribed M.C.C. Team to Australia, 1946-47, from Wally and Rupert, 5in. (13cm) high; and a typed letter, signed "Rupert Howard", to Cyril Washbrook, offering Washbrook a memento for his services during the 1946-47 Tour. (2)
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