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A SPALDING PATENT FITTING CLUB, CIRCA 1920s
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Description
Bulger head wood
Crown stamped "A.G. Spalding & Bros."
Fitted with hickory shaft that transforms into a ruler with markings from 22 in. to 48 in.
Crown stamped "A.G. Spalding & Bros."
Fitted with hickory shaft that transforms into a ruler with markings from 22 in. to 48 in.
Literature
TCA p. 538; TCA 2 Vol. 2 p. 684
Condition
Overall excellent condition.
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.
Catalogue Note
Fitting clubs were designed to help golfers detirmine the correct length of shaft to suit them best when ordering a new club. A Hall of Famer pitcher and outfielder for the Boston Red Stockings and Chicago Cubs, Albert Spalding opened his sporting goods business in 1876 and began selling golf equipment in 1893. To see more Spalding related clubs, please refer to the Clubmakers Index.