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Bat of AE Stoddart, circa 1890



Date:
1885 - 1900
Object Number:
M.06.11
Creator
G G Hearne (bat maker)
Production notes
Stamped either side and below splice, horse motif. 'Specially Selected' on splice
Material
wood, Willow, cane, rubber, twine
Size
Height: 87cm Height: 34.5 inches Weight: 1.03 kg Weight: 2lb 4.1/4oz
Object name
bat
Object category
sports equipment - cricket

Description

Spliced cane handle, twined with remains of red rubber grip. Straight blade with indistinct swell. Toe slightly worn inner edge. Maker’s marks to face, grip, and reverse. Metal name tag on reverse. Ink signature to reverse.
Association:
Andrew Ernest Stoddart (user) 1885 - 1900
Related objects:
M.2015.700.3 : Portrait of A E Stoddart
TN.2008.2324 : A.E. Stoddart & G. Macgregor