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Batting Gloves of DS (David) Sheppard, 1950s



Object Number:
M.2017.34.1
Creator
Stuart Surridge & Co Ltd (manufacturer)
Material
vinyl, leather, foam
Size
length: 24.5 cm
Object name
gloves
Object category
sports equipment - cricket

Description

A pair of Stuart Surridge batting gloves worn by David Sheppard, each glove signed by Sheppard. White leather, with padded vinyl fingers. Right thumb padded. Palms perforated. Elastic at wrist with press stud fastening. Maker’s label in right glove. David Stuart Sheppard, Cambridge University, Sussex & England 1947-1963. David Sheppard captained Sussex during the 1950's and made over 15,000 first class runs with 45 centuries and played for England on twenty two occasions with three centuries. These items were obtained by David Wells from David Sheppard some years ago and were sold by Knights in 2000.
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David Stuart Sheppard, Cambridge University, Sussex & England 1947-1963. Selection of clothing and equipment worn and used by Sheppard during his playing career. A pair of Stuart Surridge batting gloves worn by David Sheppard, each glove signed by Sheppard, a 'Grasshopper Sports' thigh pad and two pairs of 'Simpson of Piccadilly' cream white flannel cricket trousers with 'Gripu' waistband. One marked to inner 'D.S. Sheppard'. Good condition. Previously sold by Knights in April 2000, lot 744. Estimate: £80/120 Hammer price: £95 David Stuart Sheppard, Cambridge University, Sussex & England 1947-1963. David Sheppard captained Sussex during the 1950's and made over 15,000 first class runs with 45 centuries and played for England on twenty two occasions with three centuries. These items were obtained by David Wells from David Sheppard some years ago and were sold by Knights in 2000.
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Association:
David Stuart Sheppard