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Bat of Fuller Pilch, circa 1830



Date:
1830
Object Number:
M.12.366
Creator
H Bentley (bat maker)
Production notes
No mention of H Bentley in Quilt Winders & Pod Shavers. However a Charles Bentley is mentioned as a bat maker in Vauxhall from the 1850's
Material
wood, twine
Size
Height: 88.5 cm Height: 34.75 inches Weight: 1.23 kg 2 lb 11 ¼ oz.
Object name
bat
Object category
sports equipment - cricket

Description

Unspliced, twined handle. Straight blade with indistinct swell. Toe slightly worn inner edge. Maker’s marks to reverse and indistinct stamp to head of handle.
Association:
Fuller Pilch (owner) 1830