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Thigh Pad of DS (David) Sheppard, 1950s



Object Number:
M.2017.34.2
Creator
Grasshopper Sports Goods (manufacturer)
Material
chamois leather, foam, cotton
Size
ht x w x depth: 34 x 23.5 x 2 cm
Object name
pad
Object category
sports equipment - cricket

Description

Rectangular. 'Grasshopper Sports' thigh pad. Foam inner, cloth front, and ties, chamois lining. Maker’s label on front. These items were obtained by David Wells from David Sheppard some years ago and were sold by Knights in 2000.

Display caption

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.
Association:
David Stuart Sheppard