Object number
M.66.6
Title
Bat of Gilbert Jessop, 1902
Date
1902 - 1902
Creator
Production notes
Handle: Crawford
Grip: No 5 R** na/ regd trade mark
Face: J Wisden & Co/ London (x2) (with crest)
Crawford / Patent / The Exceller
Reverse: Crawford / Patent / The Exceller
Material
Size
Length: 87.5 cm
Length: 34.5 inches
Weight: 1.13 kg
Weight: 2lb 7.3/4oz
Description
Spliced cane handle, twined. Double sprung (perpendicular springs). Red rubber grip. Straight blade, distinct swell. Worn toe. Maker’s marks to face, reverse, head of handle and grip. Silver plaque on reverse. Ink inscription to face.
Display caption
Used by Gilbert Laird Jessop, to score 104 in England's second innings against Australia, August 13th, 1902. His 104 were made in 75 minutes out of a total of 139, paving the way for victory.
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