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A HOLTZAPFFEL "GOLF SICKLE" PRACTICE CLUB/WEED CUTTER, CIRCA 1922
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Description
Tubular steel hosel and sharp double-edged blade
The hosel stamped "Regd Design 689194 / Holtzapefel & Co."
Stout hickory shaft and integral ribbed wooden handle, complete with original leather sheath
The hosel stamped "Regd Design 689194 / Holtzapefel & Co."
Stout hickory shaft and integral ribbed wooden handle, complete with original leather sheath
Literature
TCA p. 541; TCA 2 Vol. 2 p. 686
Condition
Overall very good condition, minor damage to the sharp blades.
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
This is the ultimate for those who can't get out of yard work on a beautiful afternoon and need to take care of their golfin' jones. Patented in 1922, an ad in the July 1928 issue of Golfers Magazine states: "Gold Sickle. Wonderful exercise cutting grass and weeds. Swings like a golf club. $1." Samauri golf anyone?