If you are considering selling sports memorabilia, Dawsons offers specialist expertise in handling collectables connected to major sporting moments and legendary athletes. From signed shirts and match-worn items to rare programmes and historic sporting artefacts, well-documented sport memorabilia continues to attract strong international demand.
Whether you are selling a single signed item or an entire collection, our team provides clear advice on value, authenticity, and the best route to market.
Sports memorabilia spans a wide range of disciplines and eras. We are particularly interested in items connected to iconic players, landmark events, and championship-winning teams.
Collectable items include:
Signed football shirts and match-worn kit
Autographed photographs and programmes
Cricket bats and balls signed by leading players
Boxing gloves and fight memorabilia
Olympic memorabilia and medals
Rugby, tennis, golf, and motorsport collectables
Historic tickets, posters, and event material
Items with clear provenance or authentication typically achieve the strongest results.
The value of sports memorabilia depends on rarity, condition, authenticity, historical significance, and player or team association. Signed items from major tournaments, match-used kit, and memorabilia linked to record-breaking moments can attract particularly strong interest.
Dawsons offers free, no-obligation valuations, with the simplest way to begin being our online valuation form. Upload clear photographs along with any certificates of authenticity or background information. This allows our specialists to provide a market-led assessment.
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TELL US ABOUT YOUR PIECES
Give a brief description of the items and any history you know of.
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UPLOAD PHOTOS OR VIDEOS
Ensuring the items are well lit and including detailed shots of any signatures.
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SUBMIT YOUR REQUEST
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NO SALE, NO FEE
We will not charge any fees if we fail to sell your items.
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FAST PAYMENT
Receive sale proceeds within 30 days of auction.
Our specialists are available for appointments at our London (Hampstead) and Berkshire (Maidenhead) offices. We’ll be happy to view your items in person and provide you with an honest appraisal. To arrange a convenient appointment, simply get in touch—our team is always happy to help.
In the sports memorabilia market, authenticity is critical. Clear signatures, supporting documentation, photographic evidence, or recognised third-party authentication significantly enhance buyer confidence and value.
Our specialists assess each item carefully to ensure it is presented accurately and responsibly to collectors.
Dawsons has handled a range of sports memorabilia, attracting interest from UK and international collectors. Signed items, match-worn kit, and memorabilia connected to high-profile sporting events have proven particularly popular, reflecting continued demand for authentic and well-documented pieces.
Clients selling sports memorabilia with Dawsons often value our understanding of the collector market and the importance of authenticity and provenance. From signed shirts and match-used equipment to medals, programmes, and historic sporting artefacts, sellers frequently comment on the professionalism of our specialists and the confidence they felt throughout the valuation and auction process. Read genuine Google reviews below from clients who entrusted us with their sports memorabilia.
Yes. Dawsons regularly handles sports memorabilia across football, cricket, boxing, rugby, tennis, motorsport, and more.
Yes. Authenticated autographs from major players and teams are highly collectable.
Yes. Match-used or player-worn items often achieve strong results, particularly when provenance is clear.
Value depends on authenticity, rarity, historical importance, condition, and association with significant players or events.
While not essential in every case, authentication can enhance buyer confidence and value.
Absolutely. We regularly handle private collections and grouped consignments.
Payment is typically made within 14 working days once the buyer has settled in full.
Sports memorabilia captures defining moments in sporting history. Items connected to legendary players, historic tournaments, and record-breaking achievements hold lasting cultural significance, driving continued collector demand.
At Dawsons, our specialists ensure sports memorabilia is valued accurately, presented professionally, and offered to buyers who appreciate its place within sporting history.
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If you're looking to sell sports memorabilia, our team of experts can help you achieve the best possible price. We also offer specialist services for those looking to sell other types of valuable items.