Golf Clubs for sale by Mitchell's Sports Antiques...

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			EC01	INTRODUCTION TO THIS SECTION
Description
I used to list the rare and special clubs I have sold, but the list got too long. Suffice it to say I have sold a lot of really good clubs. If you are looking for a special club just ask me . I may have it or can get it through my vast network of collectors. Below are listed the current offerings. Books fist, then clubs and other. I have especially collected early golf clubs that originated 80 to 115 years ago at Golf and Country Clubs in the NY/NJ/CT area (Clubs of the MGA). I may have an artifact from your Club. Ask me. I have very good clubs at very competitive prices (remember pkging, shipping and insurance are included in my price).I also have common clubs if you want to decorate or give a gift. SCROLL DOWN FOR BOOKS. CLUBS START AFTER BOOKS. Be sure to check PREVIEW OF UPCOMING ITEMS and call or email about them.
Price
$0

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			GBk01	ESSENTIALS OF GOLF by Abe Mitchell
Description
GOLF BOOK 1: 1927 1st Edition, 195 pages plus 41 pages of photos, in good to very good condition. Photos upon request. NOTE: THERE ARE MORE GOLF CLUBS BELOW.
Price
$100

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			GBk02	GOLF For Beginners and Others by Marshall Whitlatch
Description
GOLF BOOK 2: 1929, 4th Edition, 338 pages plus 40 pages of photos, in very good condition. Photos upon request.
Price
$40

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			GBk04	TAYLOR ON GOLF by J.H.Taylor
Description
GOLF BOOK 4: 1911, 5th Edition, 348 pages with 48 photos, + list of British Amateur and Open winners thru 1910, British Golf Clubs thru 1910, and Rules Of Golf. Good condition. Photos upon request.
Price
$100

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			GBk05	TAYLOR ON GOLF by J.H.Taylor
Description
Golf Book 5: 1911, 6th Edition, 348 pages with 48 photos, + list of British Amateur and Open winners thru 1910, British Golf Clubs thru 1910, and Rules Of Golf. Very good condition. Photos upon request.
Price
$100

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			GBk06	ADVANCED GOLF by James Braid
Description
GOLF BOOK 6: No date (old), must be 1st Edition, 322 pages including 88 photos and diagrams, very good condition. James Braid was British Open winner in 1901, 1905, and 1906. Photos upon request.
Price
$159

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			GBk07	A GUIDE TO GOOD GOLF by James M. Barnes
Description
GOLF BOOK 7: 1927, 5th Edition, 137 pages with illustrations, good to very good condition, photo of 'Long Jim' Barnes on front cover is good. Photos upon request.
Price
$49

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			GBk08	A GUIDE TO GOOD GOLF by James M. Barnes
Description
GOLF BOOK 8: 1926, 3rd Edition, 137 pages with illustrations, good to very good condition, photo of 'Long Jim' Barnes on front cover is good. Photos upon request.
Price
$49

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			GBk09	PICTURE ANALYSIS OF GOLF STROKES by James M. Barnes
Description
GOLF BOOK 9: 1919, 1st Edition, 252 pages loaded with photos, slight stain on cover o/w very good condition, has dust cover with some tatter but photo of Barnes hitting out of sand is good. Photos upon request.
Price
$225

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			GBk10	A NEW WAY TO BETTER GOLF by Alex Morrison
Description
GOLF BOOK 10: 1945, 20th Printing, 187 pages with illustrations, good condition. Photos upon request.
Price
$20

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			GBk11	SWINGING INTO GOLF by Ernest Jones and Innes Brown
Description
GOLF BOOK 11: 1941, 1st (copyright 1937), 150 pages + a few illustrations, good condition. Photos upon request.
Price
$55

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			GBk12	MODERN GOLF by Harold Hilton
Description
GOLF BOOK 12: 1916, 1st (copyright 1913), 140 pages + a couple of photos, very good condition. Photos upon request.
Price
$119

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			GBk13	DIEHL-VARDON GOLF MANUAL by R.W.Diehl and Tom Vardon
Description
GOLF BOOK 13: 1927, 1st Edition, 87 pages loaded with photos, very good condition. Photos upon request.
Price
$139

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			GBk14	THE GRIP IN GOLF by Golfers Magazine Co.
Description
GOLF BOOK 14: 1922, 1st Edition, 131 pages with chapters by 15 famous golfers of the day and many photos, very good condition. Photos upon request.
Price
$119

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			GBk15	GENE SARAZEN'S COMMON SENSE GOLF TIPS by Gene Sarazen
Description
GOLF BOOK 15: 1924, 1st Edition, 107 pages with photos, has been protected by a clear dust cover, excellent condition. Photos upon request.
Price
$125

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			Gbk17	GOLF, A NEW APPROACH by Lloyd Mangrum
Description
GOLF BOOK 17: 1949, 2nd Edition, 127 pages with many photos, good condition. Photos upon request.
Price
$23

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			GBk18	HOW TO PLAY YOUR BEST GOLF ALL THE TIME by Tommy Armour
Description
GOLF BOOK 18: 1953, 1st Edition, 151 pages, good to very good condition. Photos upon request. CLUBS ARE NEXT. CLICK ON PHOTO TO ENLARGE.
Price
$20

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			GC02	FORGAN LONG NOSE PUTTER
Description
CLICK ON PHOTO TO ENLARGE. This is a long or semi-long nose wood head putter. Approximately 35 inches long. Head says R, Forgan and initials C.R.M. (presumably the owner). Shaft is marked R. Forgan & Son St. Andrews. The smooth leather grip is embossed with 'The Forgan Grip.' Circa anywhere from 1860 to 1900 (probably 1860 to 1880). Very nice condition.
Price
$2500

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			GC03	THE DINT DRIVER
Description
This is probably the British version of the patented wood with integral face and sole plate made of German silver. Made by the Dint Patent Golf Co. Ltd. of Malvern Link England. British patent No. 22,777 was granted in 1913. Ref.1. TCA p. 348.
Price
$400

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			GC04	HUNTLY PUTTER
Description
This is the famous wood handle/grip putter with aluminum mallet head stamped 'Huntly.' The all wood grip has a grip-long thumb groove and at the top is stamped 'British Make, Patent 165,384, 1920.' No hozel cracks. Nice condition.Ref.1. TCA p.534.
Price
$300

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			GC05	BGI SMOOTH FACE APPROACHING MASHIE #118
Description
This is a nice smooth face BGI approaching mashy (that's how it is spelled on p.59 of Reference 5)with number 118 on the shaft. Head and shaft are stamped with the oval logo dating to 1900-1904. Length is about 37 ''. Except for a few leading edge dings the entire club is in very good condition. Grip is either original or a very old russet replacement.
Price
$175

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			GC06	BGI SMOOTH and DEEP FACE PUTTER # 120
Description
This smooth and deep face putter is stamped with the BGI logo which dates to 1898-1901, but this putter, stamped 120 on the shaft, was only offered in 1900. See reference #5. Length is about 33''. Shaft is straight and overall condition is very good. Grip is an in period russet replacement.
Price
$225

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			GC07	SEMI-PUTTER
Description
Circa 1931 made by Crawford, McGregor, & Canby this approaching putter/chipper also has an anti-shank design feature, a wieghted toe, and a cross hatched face.
Price
$175

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			GC09	ANTI-SHANK IRON
Description
A nice example of a George Smith's patented anti-shank mid iron. Head is marked Peter McEwan Huddersfield and has a flagstick-in-hole cleek mark, probably for James Spence of St. Andrews. Old leather grip. Unmarked shaft. Ref.1.TCA p.162 and 3.CAGC p.38, 159, and 170-172.
Price
$225

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			GC10	CRAN CLEEK BY SPALDING
Description
As far as I can tell this is an all original Cran Cleek. It was patented in 1897 by James Cran and assigned to the A.G.Spalding Co. for whom he worked. The head of this 40 inch famous club is stamped THE SPALDING, CRAN, PAT.JUNE 8 '97. The shaft is stamped THE SPALDING and has a very slight bend. The slightly tattered russet grip may be original. If not it is still ancient and I did not touch it as it looks so old and mellow. The face is unlined meaning it was one of the early ones according to Reference 1. Except for a couple of dings the head is in very good condition as is the hosel and shaft. The pin cannot be seen. Its a great club.
Price
$1050

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			GC11	MACGREGOR CONCAVE MODEL E FOULIS TYPE MASHIE NIBLICK
Description
The key here is the smooth concave face of this Popular series Model E Foulis style mashie niblick by MacGregor. Length is 37''. Well stamped shaft has a tiny bend. Grip is old smooth dark leather. Pin is visible but everything is very tight. Very playable.
Price
$150

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			GC12	F&F BRASS AND WOOD MALLET HEAD CENTER SHAFT PUTTER
Description
This is neat center shafted very playable mallet head putter. Brass blade and hosel are one piece with a reddish colored wood backing. Head is stamped F&F which was a company in Roslyn, NY. Shaft is flat on top all the way through the grip for good feel and alignment. Cool looking and putts nicely.
Price
$125

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			GC13	BGI #110 PUTTER
Description
This is a circa 1898-1901 smooth face putter by Bridgeport Gun Implement Company (BGI). Head has a rare early BGI stamp in oval and shaft is also stamped BGI Co plus the number 110. Russet grip is either original or very early replacement. Hosel has the 'W' in diamond for the J.H. Williams Co, that forged heads for BGI. Ref.9.BGICo p.13.
Price
$200

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			GC14	THE SPALDING SEVERE GOOSE NECK PUTTER
Description
Head and shaft are both marked THE SPALDING. Russet grip is very old, possibly original. Very severe offset goose neck smooth face head. Small chip out of mid shaft. Circa 1897-1903 and quite scarce. Ref.10.AGSCo p.76.
Price
$200

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			GC15	WILLIE DUNN NEW YORK ONE PIECE WOOD
Description
This is a nice 45'' one piece driver or brassie with head stamped WILLIE DUNN NEW YORK. The head stamp is worn but you can read it. The sole has a full brass plate. The face has an insert as shown. The shaft is not stamped but is straight and sound. The grip is an in period russet replacement. Its a great one piece at the right price.
Price
$2550

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			GC16	WALKER CUP DRIVER
Description
This is a nice 43'' Walker Cup driver with a one piece back weight and rear impact bar similar to clubs made by Tug Tyler. The sole plate is stamped WALKER CUP DRIVER REG. No 1009. The face has insert with 7 brass pegs. A world renowned collector/dealer priced this club at $295 not long ago.
Price
$250

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			GC17	R.G.TYLER PATENTED METAL SHAFT DRIVER
Description
This is a nice 43'' black metal shaft driver with head stamped R.G.TYLER. The last name is faint but readable. It is also stamped PAT'D with a number which is too faint to read but is known to be Patent # 1535270. See page 297 of Reference 1. The wood shaft version of this club was priced at $800 - $1200 in the Ellis auction. This metal shaft version is way below that.
Price
$150

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			GC18	HARDRIGHT DRIVER WITH CONDENSITE HEAD AND BRASS NECK
Description
This 45'' driver is a rare survivor of the Condensite head clubs made by the Hardman & Wright Company (later renamed the Hardright Co.) of Belleville, NJ. Condensite, a black hardened gum, was invented by Tom Edison's chief chemist.See page 306 of Reference 1 for history. The hosel is stamped HARDRIGHT-B. My guess is that this club preceded the version with the wider brass neck and is therefore older. These clubs were offered in 1914 -1919. The brass neck, or shaft-to-head connector, is undamaged. The head has a couple of dings but no cracks which was common in these clubs. The sole has a leading edge brass slip. Another Hardright driver was priced at $800-$1200 at the Ellis auction. This club is way below that.
Price
$475 - SOLD

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			GC19	IVORY FACE DRIVER
Description
No names are stamped on this ivory face driver but it looks very much like the one on page 332 of Reference 1 which sold at the Ellis auction (p.217) for over $300. MacGregor made such woods and this unmarked club may have been a prototype. The ivory is cracked but all there except for one repair which blends in nicely.
Price
$150

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			GC20	WILSON SARAZEN LONG HOSEL LADIES PUTTER
Description
This is the putter with the thin extra long (7 inch) hosel. A deeply marked ladies putter it appears all original.
Price
$185

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			GC21	WRIGHT & DITSON MALLET HEAD PUTTER
Description
This is a very attractive and playable refinished mallet head putter. The Wright & Ditson script stamp on the head is weak but readable. Lenghth is 34 1/2'' and shaft is dead straight. Grip is old smooth dark leather.
Price
$395

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			GC22	BEN SAYERS PATENTED GRUVSOL SPOON
Description
This is a nice socket head spoon with deeply stamped Ben Sayers in script facsimile signature on the head. Brass sole plate has deep grooves, and is marked J Gruvsol Pat. 244925. This UK patent was issued Jan. 7, 1925.The shaft is straight and sound and is stamped Ben Sayers Selected Hand Made in Scotland.There is a good wrote up on grooved sole clubs in Ref. 1, Edition II, p.313.
Price
$150 - SOLD

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			GC23	AMPCO PUTTER
Description
This is a nice Ampco putter made out of their special bronze-like alloy metal purported to be harder than steel. Sole is stamped Putter 10 - 0. Shaft has a slight bend, probably can be straightened, but doesn't hamper alignment.
Price
$100

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			GC24	A.GAIR LONG NOSE PUTTER
Description
This dark head, spliced neck, long nose putter is clearly marked A. Gair on the head. This is probably Alexander Gair who was pro at several Scottish Clubs from 1889 on, winding up at Musselburgh where he became famous for his long driving matches against Willie Park Junior in 1894. The matches, surrounded by much controversy, wound up in a draw.The sole has a horn strip leading edge held on by 3 pegs. The back has a large lead weight. The face and horn have some scars from use, but no cracks in head or shaft. Very slight forward bend in shaft (not objectionable to the eye). The grip is either original, an early replacement, or an old style replacement. A very attractive club.
Price
$925

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			GC25	CROQUET STYLE PUTTER
Description
This is a heavy croquet style putter without any names. Head has a little pitting and discoloration but it is a good example of the between-the-legs-putter before they got banned. Hosel appears brazed to the head. Shaft is straight and sound. Grip is an old style replacement. An unusual club.
Price
$195

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			GC26	Wm.BRAID LONG NOSE PUTTER
Description
This is a splice neck long nose putter stamped Wm.N.Braid (in script) on head AND shaft. This appears to be William Braid of St.Andrews 1895-1897 who came out of the Forgan shop. He and his brother George came to America in 1898 to continue club making. They returned to Scotland in 1908. This club has a brass sole plate and the leading edge of the sole has a thin horn insert. Whipping looks original with small repairs. Grip is smooth leather with an unusual flat section extending down the front for positioning the thumbs. The slight bend in the shaft may be intentional as was frequently done with early putters. Nice condition. Looks very good.
Price
$950

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			GC27	JAS. BRADBEER LUMP BACK MASHIE
Description
This is an interesting mashie with full lump back weight. Head is lightly stamped Jas. Bradbeer and Bradbeer Mashie. Shaft is pretty straight but unmarked. Grip is smooth dark leather in good shape. Looks very playable.
Price
$95 - SOLD

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			GC28	BALTUSROL NIBLICK
Description
This is just one example of clubs I have stamped with BALTUSROL (site of the 2005 PGA Championship) and one of it's early pros. The head was hand forged in Scotland by Hendry & Bishop of Edinburgh (see Mitre Brand cleek mark). The shaft and grip were obtained locally and the club was assembled by Jack Forrester, a pro at Baltusrol from 1926-28. The face is dot punched, the head is clearly marked, and the grip is old smooth leather. I have other clubs at various prices stamped Baltusrol, including putters and woods, by Jack Forrester and George Low long time Baltusrol pro from 1903-32. Phone or email about these others. NOTE: I HAVE OTHER CLUBS MARKED WITH THE NAME OF OTHER GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUBS IN THE NY/NJ/CT (MGA) AREA. CALL OR EMAIL ME TO CHECK ON YOUR CLUB.
Price
$150 - SOLD

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			GC29	Playable Schenectady Putter
Description
This is an original Schenectady putter which has had its face milled smooth to remove loft and make it playable. Most early putters have distinct loft making them difficult to putt today. One gap in the aluminum casting has been exposed but filled to keep it true and playable. The straight shaft at the grip has 2 thumb depression guides to help position hands. The back of the head has the traditional Schenectady stamp with patent date. The sole has the acorn cleek mark and Harry Lee license stamp.
Price
$150 - SOLD

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			GC35	S.D.&G. LEFTY SPLICE NECK DRIVER
Description
This left handed splice neck driver is clearly stamped as follows in an oval on the top of the head: HIGHEST QUALITY, S.D.& G., COMPRESSED. The shaft is stamped S.D.& G. This stands for Schoeverling, Dailey, and Gales which was an early Boston sporting goods store. The literature says the compressed head driver was made by Robert Simpson for S.D.& G. It measures 44 inches long, has a light colored head and a dark shaft. The sole has a horn leading edge. The russet grip looks too good to be original, but must be old as it is powdering a little bit. Condition is good (normal for it's age) and it displays very nicely.
Price
$350

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			GC37	1894-1897 SPALDING RUT NIBLICK
Description
This heavy headed club has a smooth and cupped face and rounded back, but if it ever had any cleek marks they have been emoried away. It looks much like the bottom club (1897-1900) on page 59 of Reference 6 AGSCo. The face is concave by almost 1/8 inch at the center. The shaft is clearly stamped S.M.CO which according to page 68 of the same refernce was used by Spalding between 1894 and 1897. The grip is smooth leather and is no doubt an old replacement. This club may have been part of the 'THE SPALDING' series as head (p.59) and shaft(p. 68)overlap in 1897. Or, it could be part of the S.M.Co. series (1894-1897). The head has been cleaned probably searching for cleek marks. It feels like a real weapon for hitting balls out of wagon ruts and it looks great on display.
Price
$650

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			GC39	SPALDING GOLD MEDAL D NIBLICK
Description
This Spalding Gold Medal D niblick features a smooth face and heavy head similar to a rut niblick. The toe is stamped HAND FORGED/hammer mark/REG. U.S. PAT. OFF.. The shaft has a slight bend which is probably removeable and is stamped A.G.SPALDING & BROS GOLD MEDAL. The russet grip is either original or a very early replacement. A nice heavy weapon.
Price
$75

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			GC43	SPALDING MODEL 10 MALLET PUTTER
Description
This is a nice Spalding Model 10 mallet head putter. The Schenectady style head has a full brass face plate, a large brass sole plate, and a lead back weight. Shaft is marked A.G.Spalding Gold Medal.
Price
$295 - SOLD

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			GC44	W&D SPLICE NECK DRIVER
Description
Here is a very old (probably 1890s)Wright&Ditson splice neck driver. The unique thing about this wood is the tiny head. You wonder how anyone could hit the ball with such a small face. Some head varnish has flaked but the Wright&Ditson stamp is readable. The sole has a bone leading edge, intact, but with some dings at the leading edge. Shaft appears original and is stamped Wright&Ditson. Grip also looks original. A pretty club especially if displayed with a ball illustrating the tiny head. Ball not included.
Price
$350

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			GC45	BALL BACK ANTI-SHANK IRON
Description
Here is a Smith's patent anti-shank dot face iron with a unique ball back weight. Back of head is stamped Hand Forged under the ball. There appears to be a couple of other letters at the edge of the ball suggesting it may have been added later. It was done long ago, however, and may have been originally made that way. Because I can not be sure I have lowered the price on this club. In any event it is rare. The ball back weight is about 1/4 inch thick and 7/8 inch in diameter. Shaft is stamped R.Forgan&Son St.Andrews Selected. Shaft has a very slight bend which does not detract from displayability. Old replacement grip is brown leather with age cracks but all there. I am not sure if Forgan was the maker or an unknown head forger simply used a Forgan shaft. Shaft appears original to the club. At any rate a ball back is rare and a ball back anti-shank is even rarer. A unique club.
Price
$395

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			GC47	RUT NIBLICK WITH CONVEX FACE
Description
This is a smooth face rut niblick with a CONVEX (yes convex) face. First time I've seen one. When you put a straight edge on the face there is a 1/16 inch gap at both edges. The only stamping on the back of the head is ST ANDREWS and NIBLICK. Several early makers used the name St Andrews and one of them was Spalding. The mark looks like the 1893 mark on page 1 of Jim Cooper's book on Spalding clubs. The head is heavy and the knurled hosel is thick, just under 7/8 inch. The straight shaft is sound but not marked and may be an early replacement which was common with the harshly used rut irons. The replacement grip is the early russet type over heavy underlisting.
Price
$995

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			GC48	AUCHTERLONIE PUTTER WITH LONG HEAD
Description
This putter is stamped AUCHTERLONIE on the head and AUCHTERLONIE ST ANDREWS on the shaft. Both are very readable. The splice neck head is either long nose or transitional. The large lead back weight has been hammered to a lump giving weight at the heel, apparently where the owner felt it was more balanced. The leading edge of the sole has a horn slip held on by wood pegs. One end of the slip is cracked but still firmly attached. There are a few nicks on the toe but not bad. Shaft is sound but has a slight bend at the grip. Grip is old dark smooth leather. Club length is 35.5 inches. Other Auchterlonies are available. Call or email for details.
Price
$600 - SOLD

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			GC49	SPALDING SPECIAL BRASS HEAD PUTTER
Description
This is a brass head putter with a mellow patina. SPALDING SPECIAL is clearly marked on head and shaft. This was Spalding's third cleek mark, used in 1894-96. Shaft is straight. Club is 33.5' long. All original except for old style russet grip replacement. Sturdy and pretty.
Price
$200

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			GC51	BEN HOGAN PUTTER MACDOUGAL P-208
Description
This putter has a blonde wood shaft with leather lined finger indentations on both sides as a grip. The head is aluminum with a brass sole plate and the sole is stamped Ben Hogan in script, Macdougal, and P-208 on the heel. A great club for Hogan collectors, and it is playable.
Price
$125

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			GC52	PAUL RUNYAN PUTTER WITH PRISM SIGHTING
Description
I have all major auction catalogs since 1990 and found only one of these putters among the thousands of clubs listed. It was from the 1993 Phillips golf auction in England. They valued it at L300 - L500 which at that time I think equated to about $480 - $800. The alloy head contains a glass prism with a mirror which allows you to see the hole on a flat green. With the ball at address the hole is obscured. However the recommened proceedure must have been to place the club in front of the ball, square it to the hole then move it behind the ball and stroke in the sighted direction. It is stamped 'Patented' so it must have passed a functionality test. I have not found the patent yet but the new owner can continue the search. It will be fascinating to read. The glass prism has a small crack near the toe but does not effect the sighting mechanism. The shaft is fiberglas with a rubber grip flattened for the thumb. It's a truly unique club.
Price
$650 - SOLD

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			GC53	BUSSEY PUTTER WITH STEEL AND BRASS HEAD
Description
This is the nicest Bussey club I've seen. Bussey iron and putter heads are famous for their 2 metal construction. This putter has an iron hosel and a brass (gunmetal or bronze) blade. It is like the one on page 351 of Ref.1, except my hosel and blade are much longer. Ref.1 has an excellent write up including the patents, and says the Bussey heads made with iron and brass versus iron and iron are the rarest and the putter is the most desireable. Well here it is. Ref.1 Edition II carries the write up on page 429. Not only is the bimetal head an outstanding feature of this club but it has Bussey's famous sewn leather grip in excellent condition. The grip is stamped Bussey's Grip Handle. This grip is pictured on pages 528 and 666 of Ref.1 (I and II) respectively. The shaft has a small and inconspicous repair (a glued crack) just above the hosel. In terms of visual attractiveness and collectability it doesn't get better than this.
Price
$395

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			GC54	SPALDING DEEP FACE PUTTER RARE SMCo MARK
Description
This is a beautiful Spalding deep face brass head putter. Head is stamped SMCo. over a crescent moon, a rarely found cleek mark. This mark was used by Spalding from 1894-1897. The shaft is not marked unless it is under the replacement old style grip. The pin is hardly visible but if the shaft was replaced it was done very well and long ago. The shaft has a very slight bend not visible when hung up. A few dings in the brass head as normal, but very attractive, really old, and rare.
Price
$450

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			GC55	MILLS BSD2 PLAY CLUB
Description
This is an aluminum head play club with great stampings and an ancient if not original grip. The head is stamped Standard Golf Co., Mills', 31608, Patent, Sunderland, and owners initials HCW. The sole is stamped 2,The Mills, BSD2 Model, Standard Lie, 8 ozs 12 drs. It has a Carruthers hosel (shaft extends through head). The early grip has wear at the top and bottom exposing the thick early underlisting. The clubs loft is about that of a high midiron or mashie. Read about the famous Mills clubs on page 285 of Ref.1 Ed.I and page 340-341 Ed.II.
Price
$200 - SOLD

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			GC59	SMOOTH FACE LOFTER BY GIBSON + DAVID STIRK PROVENANCE
Description
This antique smooth face lofter is accompanied by a provenance card hand written by David Stirk, the famous English golf historian and writer. It reads 'Lofter. Smooth Face. Cleekmaker Gibson of Kinghorn, Fife, Scotland. Circa 1882. Stamping is Golf Club above Bembridge. Bembridge Golf Club, Isle of Wight, Hampshire, was a nine hole links beginning in 1881. By 1883, it was known as the Royal Isle of Wight Golf Club. It ceased to exist in 1961. Clubs stamped Bembridge or Isle of Wight are not common. This is a good, solid, lofter. Shaft hickory. Leather grip old but not original. (Signed) David Stirk.' To this I add, the Gibson star cleekmark and the names on the back of the head are weak but readable. The brass hosel pin is visible both sides. Although Stirk does not mention it, the shaft may be an early replacement. A nice early collectors club and probably playable.
Price
$65

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			GC60	BRASSIE BY J.A. STEER + DAVID STIRK PROVENANCE
Description
This is a nice wood shaft brassie accompanied by a note of provenance hand written by famous golf historian and writer David Stirk. The note says 'Brassie. Socket Head. Maker J.A. Steer, Blackpool Golf Club, Lancastershire England. Head Persimmon. Stamped Steer etc. Circa 1912. Also, a later stamp - Albert Ward, Bolton (Lancastershire). It is possible that Steer made a number (of clubs) and Ward purchased some for resale at Bolton G.C. Shaft Hickory, original, stamped A. Steer. Grip leather, probably original. (signed) David Stirk'. Top of head is very nice with bold stampings. Small horn face plate held on by pegs. Some erosion around pegs but plate is solid. Full brass sole plate. Shaft stamped J.A. Steer has a slight bend but is sound. Overall condition is good to very good.
Price
$90

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			GC61	Playable Starter Sets Of Wood Shaft Clubs (Right Handed)
Description
This is one of several sets of playable (or displayable) wood shaft clubs we have for sale. More and more people are experimenting with playing the old wood shaft clubs. Our inexpensive starter sets consist of 2 woods, 4 irons, and a putter. The woods are a driver and a more lofted wood such as a Brassie (2 wood) or Spoon (3 wood). You can state your preference. The irons consist of a mid-iron (2-4 iron), a mashie (5-6 iron), a mashie niblick (7-8 iron), and a niblick (9 iron) or their equivalent by other old names. The irons are graduated in loft and length. The putter is a standard blade putter. The grips are playable but you can replace them with your preferred grip. These clubs are by different makers to create an inexpensive set. A SOFT modern ball should be used with these clubs. I think these clubs are sound but they have not been tested. If you break a club I'll try and find your a replacement at a reasonable price. Pictures are coming.
Price
$225

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			GC62	Hagen Concave Sand Wedge
Description
This is one of the most famous and collectible golf clubs ever. Its history is most intriguing and you should read about it in Reference 1. What is commonly called the Walter Hagen concave sand wedge had little to do with Walter Hagen. In summary, the club was designed and patented by Edwin K. MacClain of Houston, Texas in 1928. The main features were the flanged sole, the concave face, and the cleft back of head. Prominent professional Horton Smith bought the rights to the club in 1930. He showed it to Bobby Jones who loved it and used it to win the 1930 British Open (his grand slam year). Somehow (not clear) the L.A.Young Co. of Detroit, maker of Walter Hagen brand clubs, got the rights to produce this club about 1929 or 30, and they employed Walter Hagen's name. It became a popular club but not for long. In 1931 the USGA declared it illegal due to the propensity for the concave face to hit the ball twice in a single swing. Thereafter came attempts by owners to legalize the club by eliminating the concaveness of the face. GC63 and GC64 are two such designs, one of filling the face to flat and the other of grinding it flat. GC62, GC63, and GC64 together make a terrific display of the trials and tribulations of the Walter Hagen concave sand wedge. I doubt you will ever find three such clubs together.
Price
$400

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			GC63	HAGEN CONCAVE SAND WEDGE with FLATTENED FACE
Description
Please read the description of GC62 above and then return here. This club is a true Walter Hagen Concave Sand Wedge with its face filled with brass or bronze to flatten it and make it legal. Naturally it is heavy but the brass looks quit attractive. The head has minor corrosion and, other than a small dent in the brass face, has no major imperfections. The shaft is straight and sound. The grip looks original. This club makes a great companion to GC62 (read GC62 above). Also see GC64 below.
Price
$285

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			GC64	HAGEN CONCAVE SAND WEDGE with FLATTENED FACE
Description
Please read the description of GC62 above and then return here. This club is a true Walter Hagen Concave Sand Wedge with its face ground near flat to make it legal. It must have been done by a professional club maker as dots and lines were applied to the face after grinding it down. The head has mild corrosion but no major imperfections. The shaft has a slight bend but is sound. The grip looks original. This club makes a great companion to GC62 above (read GC62 above). Also see GC63 above.
Price
$145 - SOLD

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			GC65	UNUSUAL BRASS/WOOD HEAD PUTTER
Description
This is an unusual nameless wood shaft putter with a one piece brass face and sole plate and a brass hosel attached to a wood mallet head. The plate has a thin slot cut through it which is 3 1/2 inches long on the bottom and 1 1/8 inches long on the top. This slot gives a pleasant 'ping' when the ball is struck. The top of the grip is oval shaped for nice feel and easy alignment. Length is 34 3/4 inches. Very playable. Only one I've seen in 30 years of collecting.
Price
$150

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			GC66	LEFTY HOYLAKE RUT NIBLICK
Description
This is a left handed rut niblick with a small heavy head and dashed face. Head is stamped HOYLAKE SPECIAL (easier to read than it appears in photo). Length is 37 inches. Appears very sound and playable. Very slight unobtrusive bend in shaft. Old replacement leather grip.
Price
$495

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			GC67	MASHIE MADE BY TOM STEWART FOR AUCHTERLONIES
Description
This is a smooth face mashie iron forged by Tom Stewart for D.& W. Auchterlonie St.Andrews (in oval). Shaft is stamped Auchterlonie St. Andrews. Slight bend in shaft but looks playable. Length is 37 1/2 inches. Leather replacement grip.
Price
$75 - SOLD

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			GC68	BRASS PUTTER RESTORED BY LAURIE AUCHTERLONIE
Description
This is a smooth face brass head putter with no markings on the head. The dark wood shaft is stamped 'Restored By Laurie Auchterlonie'. Old russet grip has an unusual whipping pattern wound the length of the grip. Length is 37 1/2 inches.
Price
$200

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			GC69	BRASS PUTTER STAMPED ELVERY'S DUBLIN
Description
This is a brass head putter in the Brown-Vardon shape. The head is stamped ELVERY'S DUBLIN (much clearer than photo shows). The face has a heavy triangular dot punched pattern. The hosel is oval and so is the shaft where they join. Although the pin is visible it is probably original due to the unique oval nature of the hosel/shaft joint and a very tight fit. Length is 34 1/4 inches.
Price
$150

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			GC70	BEN SAYERS DEEP GROOVE MASHIE
Description
This is a deep groove 'STOPUM' mashie stamped Ben Sayers, North Berwick, Rd (probably means Registered)in Britian and U.S.A., Hand Forged in Scotland, and John L. Stout (probably the pro or owner). Nice deep grooves. Possibly an early re-shaft. Length is 37 1/4inches.
Price
$200

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			GC71	LADY'S IRON BY AUCHTERLONIE WITH FORGAN SHAFT
Description
This is a Lady's smooth face mid-iron stamped D.& W.Auchterlonie St.Andrews & North Berwick, Special, Warranted Hand Forged, and with a Condie Flower or Rose cleek mark. Shaft is stamped R. Forgan and Son, St. Andrews. Probably an early reshaft. Length is 37 1/2 inches.
Price
$60

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			GC72	Personal Frameable Photo Of Golf Antiques (Golfer Gift)
Description
This is a photo of some attractive golf antiques from my 30 year collection. The photo can be easily personalized and framed for yourself or a friend. Here’s how. 1. Flatten the photo (it comes in a tube). 2 Make a label of the person’s name and Club affiliation (if any) on ivory colored paper, a sheet of which is enclosed. Type it on the computer using large font which fits well (see below), or print it by hand. 3. Cut the label to fit nicely on the leather tag at the bottom middle of the photo. 4. Paste the label on the leather tag using a glue stick made for paper. 5. Frame it in a 16 x 20 frame of your choice. If you need help call 201 825-3464 or 973 271-8367 (Before 9 PM EST please). The pictures above show the unframed photo, a typical label, and a final framed product. The photo in a tube will be mailed to you as soon as possible but is subject to availability and demand. The buyer is entirely responsible for the finished product.
Price
$89

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			GC73	Schenectady Putter
Description
This is a real Schenectady aluminum head putter in excellent condition. The back of the head and the face are stamped as shown. The hosel is one of several styles produced. This one is straight and made for gluing the shaft in. See photo. There is no sign of a pin. Everything is firm, tight, and no cracks. Shaft is straight. Grip is a leather replacement making it very playable. You will not find a better Schenectady.
Price
$250 - SOLD

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			GC74	Spalding Crescent Deep Face Brass Putter
Description
This is a very pretty brass deep face putter. Head is stamped with Spalding's Baseball cleek mark and CRESCENT. Straight shaft is stamped A.G.Spalding & Bros. The grip is an in-period russet replacement. Like most brass heads there are scuff marks but it still displays beautifully.
Price
$225

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			GC75	Otto Hackbarth Forked Hosel Putter
Description
This is the famous forked hosel putter by Otto Hackbarth. It dates to as early as 1910. The sole is stamped OTTO HACKBARTH and PAT. 687539. See Reference Book Number 1 (page 180 in Edition I or pages 214-215 in Edition II)for the interesting story on this putter and the Patent. If you don't have this reference book let me know and I'll tell you what it says. This putter appears to be all original and it is in very good condition. No cracks or breaks in the aluminum hosel and head or the shaft. The grip is a perforated leather replacement, but old. The 4 weighted sole inserts appear to be lead and probably was one of several designs produced by Hackbarth. Its one of the greatest collectible clubs.
Price
$500

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			GC76	Niblick With Laminated Shaft , Hickory Plug, Carruthers Hosel
Description
This is a unique club probably assembled by an owner. The shaft is 6 pieces of bamboo laminated around what appears to be a hickory core. Part of an original Butchart-Nicholls label is still attached below the grip. The carruthers style head is a George Nicoll 9 Cracker Jack Niblick. Because laminated shafts are straight and untapered at the bottom, the shaft enters the hosel via a hickory plug. The 3 special features are laminated shaft, hickory plug and carruthers hosel.
Price
$75 - SOLD

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			GC77	Sweny Rut Iron
Description
This is a heavy head rut iron with the dark shaft stamped SWENY SPTG GOODS Co. ALBANY NY MAKERS. The well used head is not stamped, has some pitting, but is thick and heavy with a lot of character. The grip is an old style russet replacement. The shaft has a slight bend but does not effect displayability.
Price
$300

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			GC78	Hendry&Bishop Long Hosel 'Sniper' Putter
Description
Every collection should have one of these. Its the putter with the unique long thin hosel. This one is the 'Sniper' model made by Hendry & Bishop of Edinburgh, Scotland. It appears to be all original including the grip. Very good condition.
Price
$185 - SOLD

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			GC79	David Patrick Driver
Description
This is a driver who's head is clearly stamped DAVID PATRICK. This club from about 1920 was made by either the son of early club maker John Patrick, or more likely his grandson. Its in nice condition as you can see.
Price
$80 - SOLD

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			GC80	Mills Ray Model Aluminum Head Putter
Description
This is a nice Mills putter with all the requisite head stampings. John Mills, of course, was the Englishman who designed and specialized in aluminum head clubs.It also has a Carruthers head/hosel. The 'Ray' model refers to early champion Ted Ray who used such a putter.
Price
$80

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			GC81	Scottish Golf Club Mfg Co. Spliced Neck Brassie or Spoon
Description
This is a beautiful spliced neck brassie or spoon with head stamped SGCMCoy Ltd Edinburgh. The initials stand for Scottish Golf Club Manufacturing Company, a prestigious early club making company. It is 39 inches long with a full brass sole plate and old leather grip. Truly a beautiful club for display (or play).
Price
$250

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			GC82	Ed Fitzjohn Brick Face With Laminated Shaft And Hickory Plug
Description
A unique club with several features. The head is stamped Kroydon U 5 Spade Mashie and ED FITZJOHN Special. This is Ed Fitzjohn of the famous Fitzjohn brothers of Albany, NY. The club has a BRICK face. It appears to have a laminated shaft judging by the outer sections around a center dowel seen at the butt end. My guess would be bamboo around hickory. Another indicator is the shaft is straight, not tapered, and appears to be attached to the hosel by a hickory plug, the joint being covered by whipping. The visible (but secure) pin suggests it was reshafted at some point to employ this special shaft.
Price
$375

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			GC83	Jerry Travers Schenectady Style Putter with Address
Description
Here is the famous putter with back of head stamped Jerry Travers (facsimile signature) and 1 Laurel St. Hartford, Conn. Travers was the famous early amateur champion and winner of the 1915 U.S.Open. Many old photos of Travers show him using this putter.
Price
$200

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			GC84	Sloted Hosel S - C2 Mashie by Macgregor
Description
Every collection should have one of these slotted hosel irons. Known as the Maxwell type this one has 4 slots in the hosel instead of the more common drilled holes. Purpose was to light weight the club. This mashie is a MacGregor S-C2 with an attractive dash and dot pattern on the lower half of the face. There is also an unusual woven cord whipping and the top of the grip,
Price
$100

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			GC85	Hugh Logan's Cherokee Mallet Aluminum Putter
Description
This is the famous 'CHEROKEE' aluminum mallet head putter with Carruthers hosel by Hugh Logan. The face is deeply lined and the head has the special T aiming bar. The sole is stamped Made In England and 10 ozs. The heal has some pitting and the shaft has some wear at the hosel joint but o/w it is in nice shape. Very playable or displayable.
Price
$375

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			GC86	W. Winton Finesse Putter
Description
This is the FINESSE PUTTER by W. Winton of London. It has an oval hosel like the Mascot model and a tiered back. The face has square dots and looks flat (not lofted) so it should putt nicely on modern greens.
Price
$200 - SOLD