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<div id='asgTop' align='center'></div> <div id='asgDefault' align='center'></div> <script language='JavaScript' type='text/javascript'> var itemNumber = window.ebayItemID ? window.ebayItemID : -1; function getGalleryData() { var galleryData = { scrollGalleryQueryString: '&uid=1963446&siteid=0&categoryID=83043&eBayItemNumber='+itemNumber,showCaseTagNum:1,postTimeSettings: {"id":25169,"accountId":1963446,"totalItemsDispayed":20,"itemSelectionMode":0,"styleOption":0,"palette":2,"color":"006ab1","texture":"gold","matchGalleryToTemplate":false,"title":"Check out these other items that I have on eBay right now!","linkMessage":"Click here to browse all my eBay items!","emptyGalleryText":"My Scrolling Gallery is currently updating item info","position":0,"overridePostion":null,"zoomLevel":null,"overridePalette":null,"overrideColor":null,"overrideTexture":null,"overrideMatchTemplate":null},baseUrl:"http://asw.auctiva.com/"}; return galleryData; } var sctTag1 = document.createElement('script'); sctTag1.setAttribute('src','http://asw.auctiva.com/js/auctivaScrollingGallery.js'); if(document.body != null){ document.body.appendChild(sctTag1); } </script> <br><br><br>Here is a well-cared for Harry C. Lee & Co. Schenectady, aluminum mallet Putter, circa March 24, 1903. Sole has makers mark of an acorn on a branch. No. 976267, Sole Licensees, Harry C. Lee & Co. NY. Its condition is very good and it shows hardly any club chatter marks. The club was lightly cleaned and the head was carefully hand-polished to remove the oxidation and years of neglect. The Schenectady putter possibly has the most fascinating story of any golf club, and innovative in its design while controversial in its use. Made famous by a legendary golfer Walter Travis and the object of more imitation than any club ever introduced, invented in Schenectady, NY. This Schenectady Putter "Harry C Lee" 1903 Wood Shaft This is a excellent example of an important putter that was so good it was once banned in England! Every golf collection should have a Schenectady Putter in it, and this is one of the better ones you'll find. The Schenectady is considered one of the most popular of all collectible clubs. The front has a deep waffle pattern. This beautiful putter is in fantastic condition. The Schenectady putter is called that because its first proponents knew the club emanated from the upstate city of Schenectady, New York. The club was invented in late 1901 or early 1902 by Arthur F. "Frank" Knight, an engineer at the local General Electric plant. Knight, an avid golfer, was member of the Mohawk Golf Club and built the first prototype clubs in the shed behind his house. By 1902 he had perfected his putter and its first big success soon came in the hands of Walter Travis as he tied for second in the 1902 US Open. In the 1903 U.S. Amateur Championship, Travis was victorious with the Schenectady. Travis made the transatlantic trip to Sandwich, England for the British Amateur in 1904 where he once again prevailed with his Schenectady. A blunt and straight forward man, Travis made remarks at the championship dinner that irritated some British golfers who were exceedingly angered at having lost their trophy to a foreign golfer for the first time. Travis's use of the Schenectady was duly noted but little else was said about it. Four years later, a freak turn of history brought Knight's club back into the headlines. The Royal & Ancient Golf Club (of St. Andrews) Committee on the Rules of Golf declared illegal a group of clubs, mostly center-shafted in design, beginning January 1911. Adding fuel to the ensuing controversy the U.S.G.A did not ban the Schenectady interpreting the British ruling differently. In 1959, the R & A finally lifted its ban on center-shafted clubs. The head measures a lengthy 3.75 inches and the club face in 1 inch deep with criss-cross pattern it is 1 inches deep. The hosel is 2.5 inches long. The putter is approximately 33.5 inches long. The marking are clean with little fading and wear. The shaft appears to be original and pretty straight. The grip appears to be the original and in fair condition with normal wear and tear and the whipping is missing, see photo. The head is tight to the shaft with no wobble and no cracks to the hosel. This club would make an excellent example for the collector or a wonderful player for the avid hickory golfer. Thanks and check out our other Antique/Vintage golf collectibles that are for sale on eBay Please Note: WE DO OUR VERY BEST TO DESCRIBE THE ITEMS WE LIST HONESTLY AND TAKE PRIDE IN BEING REPUTABLE TRUSTWORTHY SELLERS. YOUR SATISFACTION IS VERY IMPORTANT TO US. PLEASE CONTACT WITH ANY QUESTIONS. Most orders will be shipped within 5-10 business days from receiving your payment unless otherwise noted, can ship order SOONER if requested. Shipping rates apply ONLY to the USA lower 48 states. I can combine shipping on most transactions. Please wait for us to send you a combined invoice before paying. 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ANTIQUE SCHENECTADY HICKORY SHAFTED PUTTER-PAT. MARCH 24, 1903

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