A PALMER PATENT FORK SHAFT WOOD BY A.G. SPALDING & BROS. OF NEW YORK AND CHICOPEE, CIRCA 1901

Wooden clubhead stamped "The Spalding"



Fiber slip screwed into leading edge of sole



Lead backweight



Crown drilled with two sockets to receive unique forked wooden shaft with integral wooden grip

TGC p. 93; TCA p. 502; TCA 2 Vol. 2 p. 635

Overall very good condition with some pitting and wear to the face of the blade. 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.

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