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Bat of Arthur Percy Francis Chapman, 1926-27



Date:
1926
Object Number:
M.59.14
Creator
Gradidge (bat maker)
Production notes
Patent no: 29207/10, Imperial driver, The Special, Extra Special Superior.
Material
wood
Size
length: 87.8 cm
Object name
bat cricket bat
Object category
sports equipment - cricket

Description

Gradidge bat with spliced cane handle, treble sprung and twine wrapped. Humped back. Signature and match record on face. Maker’s mark stamped on blade.

Display caption

Bat used by A.P.F Chapman in making an aggregate of 787 runs in seven successive matches in 1926 and 1927 presented by W.F.C. Page 1959
Association:
Arthur Percy Francis Chapman (owner) 1926 - 1927
Related objects:
MCC/AAL/2/TEMP82 : Curator's correspondence relating to gifts to the MCC 1945-1960 donor surname P