Object number
M.52.4
Title
Bat of John Lillywhite, 1864
Date
1864
Creator
Production notes
Head of handle and face of blade
Material
Size
Height: 87.5 cm
Weight: 2lb 6oz
Description
Spliced cane handle, Straight blade, indistinct swell. Worn toe. Maker’s marks to face and head of handle. . Silver plaque with inscription on reverse. Score card of Lansdowne v the All England XI, 1864 attached to reverse.
Lillywhite scored 105
Display caption
Cricket bat
Bat of John Lillywhite
Cobbett
c.1864
John Lillywhite, brother of Fred and from the same cricketing family which founded the Lillywhite’s sporting goods business, was a leading all-rounder in his day and a member of both touring All-England’ XIs. Later, as an umpire, he staunchly opposed the introduction of over-arm bowling.
Purchased, 1952
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