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Bat of WG Grace, 1901



Date:
1901
Object Number:
M.47.8
Creator
R T Crawford (bat maker)
Production notes
Crawford patent 'The Exceller' Handle: Crawford Face: J Wisden & Co./London (x2) Crawford/ Patent/ The Exceller Reverse: Crawford/ Patent/ The Exceller
Material
wood, twine
Size
Height: 87.5cm Height: 34.1/2 inches Weight: 1.02kg Weight: 2lb 3.3/4oz
Object name
bat
Object category
sports equipment - cricket

Description

Spliced cane handle, twined and secured with black tape. Double sprung with perpendicular springs. Remnants of leather. Straight blade, indistinct swell. Worn toe. Maker's marks on face, reverse and head of handle. Signatures and inscription on reverse.
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Given to R T Crawford by W G Grace, 1903
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Association:
William Gilbert Grace (owner) 1901 - 1903
R T Crawford (owner) 1903
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