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Bat of Roger Kynaston, 1823



Date:
1820 - 1823
Object Number:
M.12.363
Creator
unknown (bat maker)
Material
wood
Size
Height: 87.5 cm Height: 34.5 inches Weight: 1.07 kg 2 lb 5 3/4 oz
Object name
bat
Object category
sports equipment - cricket

Description

Unspliced, partially twined handle. Straight blade with indistinct swell. Slightly worn inner edge. Evidence of historical repair. No maker’s marks. Faint illegible inscription

Display caption

Probably used in R. Kynaston's first match at Lord's; Eton v Harrow, July 31st, 1823.
Association:
Roger Kynaston (owner) 1823 - 1823
Related objects:
TN.2009.1203 : Portrait of Roger Kynaston