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A GROUP OF TEN GOLF CLUBS WITH UNUSUAL AND INNOVATIVE GRIPS
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Description
Slip-on India rubber grip constructed from two pieces bound together with whipping by Bates of England
Patent (applied for) "Never-slip" India rubber grip with textured and ribbed surface
Ernest Whitcombe "No. 2" grip with black finish
"Inglis Perforated Grip" by John M. Inglis of Montgomery, Alabama
Braided leather grip by unknown maker
"Helsby Grip" by The British Insulated & Helsby Cables Ltd. and Frederic Arthur Cole, made of braided rubber cords
"Grypta" by Arthur Trimmings made of a combination of leather and rubber
Two grip by W. & G. Ashford, the first sewn leather and the second sewn pigskin
"Correct Golf Grip" by the Armstrong Golf Grip Corporation of Baltimore, Maryland
India rubber grip by unknown maker with textured finish and wrapped around shaft like traditional leather grip
All grips fitted to variety of irons and woods
Patent (applied for) "Never-slip" India rubber grip with textured and ribbed surface
Ernest Whitcombe "No. 2" grip with black finish
"Inglis Perforated Grip" by John M. Inglis of Montgomery, Alabama
Braided leather grip by unknown maker
"Helsby Grip" by The British Insulated & Helsby Cables Ltd. and Frederic Arthur Cole, made of braided rubber cords
"Grypta" by Arthur Trimmings made of a combination of leather and rubber
Two grip by W. & G. Ashford, the first sewn leather and the second sewn pigskin
"Correct Golf Grip" by the Armstrong Golf Grip Corporation of Baltimore, Maryland
India rubber grip by unknown maker with textured finish and wrapped around shaft like traditional leather grip
All grips fitted to variety of irons and woods
Literature
TCA p. 529-531; TCA 2 Vol. 2 p. 667-670
Condition
Overall very good to excellent condition except for the pigskin grip which has a damaged area, otherwise only minor defects.
Please note that most lots describe a basic overall condition status. Please note that it is the nature of this type of memorabilia to be in excellent or very good condition and still have some age wear. To request individual detailed condition reports, please contact Lisa Ladish or Kevin Schwartz in Sotheby's Collectibles Department.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.