Antique early Wm Park sm face iron; marked shaft; wide sole;vintage hickory golf

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<font face="Arial"><font size="4">This is an early smooth face iron by Wm Park, Musselburgh.&nbsp; The Park family from Musselburgh won seven Open Championships.&nbsp; They made clubs and balls for six decades beginning in the 1860s.<br><br></font></font><font face="Arial"><font size="4"><font face="Arial"><font size="4">This iron appears to be circa 1890s.&nbsp; The oval W PARK, MAKER, MUSSELBURGH is partially double stamped but very readable.&nbsp; There appear to be owner's initials near the toe, but they are not distinct. &nbsp; <br><br>The club is 37" long from the tip of the shaft to the heel of the head.&nbsp; The loft measures 36* and the swing weight is E4.&nbsp; The sole is unusually wide at just over 1 5/8".&nbsp; The shaft is marked WM PARK, SCOTLAND.&nbsp; It has a slight bow.&nbsp; The head is not perfectly tight to the shaft.&nbsp; The grip is an old leather wrap. &nbsp;&nbsp; <br><br></font>This is a nice piece of early golf history.&nbsp; Buy with confidence.</font> <br><br>I ship ONLY within the USA. <br></font></font>