Object number
M.47.8
Title
Bat of WG Grace, 1901
Date
1901
Creator
Production notes
Crawford patent 'The Exceller'
Handle: Crawford
Face: J Wisden & Co./London (x2)
Crawford/ Patent/ The Exceller
Reverse: Crawford/ Patent/ The Exceller
Material
Size
Height: 87.5cm
Height: 34.1/2 inches
Weight: 1.02kg
Weight: 2lb 3.3/4oz
Description
Spliced cane handle, twined and secured with black tape. Double sprung with perpendicular springs. Remnants of leather. Straight blade, indistinct swell. Worn toe. Maker's marks on face, reverse and head of handle. Signatures and inscription on reverse.
Display caption
Given to R T Crawford by W G Grace, 1903
Association
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