Object number
M.12.379
Title
Bat by John Browning, circa 1887
Date
1887 - 1887
Creator
Production reason
Specimen as advertised in Wisden's Almamack, 1894.
Production notes
Turned or carved from a single piece of wood.
Stamped: Browning's Patent, Fishponds, Bristol
J Wisden & Co 81 Cranbourn St London
Material
Size
Height: 86cm (34 ins)
Weight: 2lb 4oz
Description
Triangular blade with cane handle inserted into centre. Three equally sized faces to the blade. Straight blade with twine wrapped handle. Maker's mark on two sides.
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M.12.379 Browning's Patent Triangular Cricket Bat & Patent Specification
Current manufacturers bring out new and improved bats every season. Each one with the promise of more runs and stunning shots like your cricketing heroes.
This triangular bat, turned from a single piece of wood, was patented in 1887 by John Browning to improve performance and ‘insure strict practice’. It was advertised in the 1894 Wisden Almanack, and endorsed by Australian captain, Percy McDonnell. However, it was not a commercial success.
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MCC/AAL/2/TEMP214 : Curator's correspondence relating to acquisitions for the MCC Collection
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