A WALTER PEDERSON PATENT (PENDING) CONVEX-FACE MASHIE NIBLICK, CIRCA 1924

Highly unusual iron made with a convex face



Lower portion of the face with short and long dashed face markings



Back of the blade stamped "Pedersen / Mfg's / Mount Vernon, N.Y. / Pat. Pend. / Mashie Niblick 2"



Hickory shaft with sheepskin grip

TGC p. 120; TCA p. 246; TCA 2 Vol. 1 p. 288

Overall very good condition with only minor marks and wear. There is a hairline crack and minor damage to the shaft running approximately 2 in. from the top of the hosel. 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.
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To fill the void of the recently outlawed deep grooved backspin irons, Walter B. Pedersen theorized in his 1923 patent that the convex face of his iron would allow the ball a "continued engagement" with the face at impact.  Therefore, as the ball rolled up the face, the face would impart additional backspin to the ball. However, Pedersen's invention met with little enthusiasm (most want more of a marriage than just an engagement!) and few examples remain.