The 10 most valuable pieces of Arsenal memorabilia sold at auction
Arsenal Football Club is one of the most successful and well-known football clubs in the world.
Over the years, the club has produced many iconic players and moments that have been immortalized in football memorabilia.
In this blog post, we take a look at 10 of the most valuable pieces of Arsenal football memorabilia sold at auction.
1. 1930 FA Cup Final Programme – £23,500
The 1930 FA Cup Final programme is one of the most sought-after pieces of Arsenal memorabilia. The programme is from the final between Arsenal and Huddersfield Town and is considered to be one of the rarest FA Cup Final programmes ever produced.
2. Tony Adams’ Arsenal Shirt – £28,000
Tony Adams is one of the most iconic players in Arsenal’s history. His shirt from Arsenal’s 1998 Premier League title-winning season sold for an impressive £28,000 at auction.
3. Herbert Chapman’s Arsenal Contract – £27,500
Herbert Chapman is widely regarded as Arsenal’s greatest manager. His original contract with the club, signed in 1925, sold for £27,500 at auction.
4. Charlie George’s FA Cup Final Shirt – £19,000
Charlie George’s goal in the 1971 FA Cup Final against Liverpool is one of the most iconic moments in Arsenal’s history. His shirt from that game sold for £19,000 at auction.
5. Arsenal’s 1936 FA Cup Winners Medal – £18,000
Arsenal won the 1936 FA Cup Final, defeating Sheffield United 1-0. A winners medal from that game sold for an impressive £18,000 at auction.
6. Thierry Henry’s Arsenal Boots – £16,000
Thierry Henry is one of the most iconic players in Arsenal’s history. His boots from Arsenal’s 2003-2004 unbeaten Premier League campaign sold for £16,000 at auction.
7. Ian Wright’s Match-Worn Arsenal Shirt – £12,000
Ian Wright is another iconic player in Arsenal’s history. His match-worn shirt from Arsenal’s 1993-1994 Premier League title-winning season sold for £12,000 at auction.
8. Arsenal’s 1970-71 Double-Winning Medal – £11,500
Arsenal won the double in the 1970-71 season, winning both the FA Cup and the League Championship. A medal from that historic season sold for £11,500 at auction.
9. Dennis Bergkamp’s Arsenal Boots – £9,000
Dennis Bergkamp is another iconic player in Arsenal’s history. His boots from Arsenal’s 2001-2002 Premier League title-winning season sold for £9,000 at auction.
10. Arsenal’s 1970 Inter-Cities Fairs Cup Winners Medal – £7,500
Arsenal won the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup in 1970, defeating Anderlecht in the final. A winners medal from that historic season sold for £7,500 at auction.
Arsenal football club has a rich history, and its memorabilia is highly sought-after by collectors all over the world.
These 10 pieces of Arsenal memorabilia are some of the most valuable and rare items sold at auction, showcasing the club's achievements and legends.
About your Author:
Adrian Roose has over 30 years’ experience covering all aspects of the rare stamp & memorabilia industry during which he has sold over £50m of unique items, helping build collections for Royalty, household name celebrities and 1,000s of collectors around the world.
Adrian was previously a Director at Stanley Gibbons, a Board Member of Stampex, and Executive Director of Paul Fraser Collectibles, PFC Auctions and JustCollecting, prior to founding The Memorabilia Club.