Antique Wm Park early smooth face iron; marked shaft; vintage hickory golf

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<font face="Arial"><font size="4">This is an early smooth face iron by Wm. Park.&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 from 1890.&nbsp; The oval W PARK name stamp is very clear.&nbsp; The only weak letters are the KE in the middle line, MAKER.&nbsp; MUSSELBURGH is clear. &nbsp; &nbsp; <br><br>The blade measures 3 1/4" long from heel to toe.&nbsp; The face is&nbsp; 1 3/4" deep down the center of the face.&nbsp; The hosel measures 3" from the top of the blade to the top of the hosel.&nbsp; The loft measures 36*.&nbsp; <br><br>The club is 38" long.&nbsp; The original shaft has a nice WM PARK name stamp below the grip.&nbsp; The letters E K appear on the hosel, very likely the owner's initials.&nbsp; There is a slight bow to the shaft.&nbsp; The grip is a very old smooth leather wrap, somewhat frayed at both ends.&nbsp; The swing weight comes in at D4.&nbsp; The head feels tight to the shaft. &nbsp;&nbsp; <br><br></font>This classic piece of early golf history will make a very impressive addition to your collection.&nbsp; Buy with confidence.</font> <br><br>I ship ONLY within the USA. <br></font></font>