Lot 31
A red England v Wales international cap 1888-1890 (believed to be the oldest England v Wales cap eve...
A red England v Wales international cap 1888-1890 (believed to be the oldest England v Wales cap ever to be offered at auction), inscribed in silver wire 1888, 1889, 1890 This cap was awarded to the Corinthians goalkeeper William Moon, rated the greatest 'keeper of his day. He won 7 England caps between 1888 and 1891. This cap represents Moon's three consecutive appearances in the Wales match between 1888 and 1890 played at Crewe, Stoke & Wrexham respectively. William Moon also played first class cricket for Middlesex CCC, as did his brother L.J. Moon who also played Test cricket for England. Elsewhere in the sale, William Moon' Corinthians cap is being offered as lot 35.