Objectnummer
M.56.6
Titel
Bat of Denis Compton, 1947
Datum
1947
Vervaardiger
Warsop-Hendren autograph bat . With E Patsy Hendren's signature stamp. Warsop's Improved Conqueror Patent Bat Handle
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85.5 cm
Beschrijving
Warsop-Hendren autograph bat with maker’s stamps. Used by Denis Compton, during his annus mirabilis, 1947, to score 3816 runs. Black rubber handle grip. Inscription and signature on front of blade. Signature on reverse.
Bat of Denis Compton, 1947
Made by Warsop & Hendron cricket bat
Donated by Denis Compton
TN.2008.437
This bat was used by Compton during his annus mirabilis, 1947. The inscription reads `With this bat I scored 3816 runs inc. 18 centuries in 1947 sincerely yours, Denis Compton’. He and his partner Bill Edrich…….
MCC/AAL/2/TEMP69 : Curator's correspondence relating to gifts to the MCC 1945-1960 donor surname C
MCC/AAL/2/TEMP86 : Curator's correspondence relating to gifts to the MCC 1945-1960 donor surname W-Z
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