Bat signed by England and South Africa teams, First Test Match, 1960. Made by Stuart Surridge & Co. Ltd.
Stamped on blade (?): Trade Mark Wellington. Patent Reinforced Toe. 'County Driver'. Stuart Surridge & Co. Limited, 210 Borough High Street, London, S.E.1.
Length - overall: 33 1/2 in; blade: 22 in. Weight: 2 lb. 3 oz.
Printed on label at back: SS. This Bat is made from the finest Willow and hand finished by Craftsmen. A new Bat requires one Coat of Specially Prepared Bat Oil or Raw Linseed Oil. Apply to the blade with a soft rag (not Handle or Grip). Give a further two or three light coats to face, edges and toe only, at intervals of a few days, leaving in a horizontal position. When necessary clean with fine sandpaper and wipe with an oily rag. A Stuart Surridge Product. Autographed on back: England and South Africa teams.
Presented by F.R. Brown, 1971.