Object number
M.55.2
Title
Bat of GOB Allen, used by WR Hammond, 1933
Date
1933
Creator
Production notes
William Gunn "The Autograph" short handle bat. Treble spring, Superior Extra Special.
Material
Size
Height: 85.2cm
Weight: 2lb 6oz
Description
Treble sprung bat with spliced cane handle, twine wrapped. Three vertical red India-rubber inserts. Humped back. Lent to W.R. Hammond by G O Allen, during his innings of 336 not out for England v. New Zealand at Auckland, March 31st - April 1st, 1933. The blade was badly broken during the innings.
Display caption
Bat belonging to W.R. Hammond.
Lent to W.R. Hammond by G O Allen, during his innings of 336 not out for England v. New Zealand at Auckland, March 31st - April 1st, 1933. The blade was badly broken during the innings.
Association
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TN.2009.2369 : Portrait of Sir George Oswald Browning Allen, CBE
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