Object number
M.12.380
Title
Bat of Sir Francis Eden Lacey, 1887
Date
1887
Creator
Production notes
Crawford 'The Exceller' bat
Handle: Crawford
Face: C. Rose (x2)
J Wisden & Co/ London (x2)
Crawford/ Patent/ The Exceller
Reverse: Crawford/ Patent/ The Exceller
An oval shaped maker's mark.
Retailer's mark around crest
Material
Size
Length: 87 cm
Length: 34.25 inches
Weight: 1.05 kg
2 lb 4 1/8 oz.
Description
Spliced cane handle, twined. Double sprung (perpendicular springs). Straight blade, indistinct swell. Worn toe. Blade bound with twine. Multiple nails in toe. Maker’s marks on face, reverse and head of handle. Ink inscription to reverse.
Display caption
Used to score 323, not out, Hampshire vs. Norfolk.
Association
Related objects
M.26.6 : Lord's Ground Centenary Medal of F E Lacey.
TN.2012.88 : Portrait of Sir Francis E. Lacey
TN.2013.27 : Portrait of FE Lacey
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