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Cricket Bat Gauge



Object Number:
M.2018.16
Creator
Jefferies & Co (manufacturer)
Production notes
Stamped '2 WBA'
Material
metal
Size
l x w: 19.6 x 6.5 cm
Object name
bat gauge
Object category
measuring equipment

Description

Flat piece of silver metal, gentle curve to outer edge. Inner edge curved centre with right angles at either end. Red and white ribbon tied to hole. Maker’s name on one side and assay type stamps on the other.

Display caption

321 Bat gauge. A rarely seen original metal (steel?) bat gauge with red and white ribbon tie. Engraved maker’s name and title of ‘Jefferies & Co Cricket Bat Gauge’ to one side, maker’s marks to verso. Date unknown. Sold with a Warwickshire County Cricket Club members car pass for 1962 in metal mount, a modern circular Philadelphia Cricket Club plaque, possibly a car badge with two mounting holes. Also a Cricketers’ groundsman’s measuring tape with brass fittings c1920s/1930s. Qty 4. G £40/60