C. 1890 Golf Club SPLICE NECK Fancy Face BRASSIE Eldon

This is a wonderful old splice neck brassie (It has a full heavy brass sole plate.) with a face insert held in place by 5 dowels. The splice is visible just below the large size whipping that dates to before 1900. There are no scars on the base or dings in the face. The paint is still visible in the scoring. The insert is inverted in comparison to more modern clubs with the large side on top and the smaller one next to the slip. We do not know if the name in the oval on the crown is a reference to the maker or a golf course. The name is not listed in Geogiady’s Compendium, or in Jackson’s Register of British Professional Golfers. However, that notwithstanding, the club is great and in great condition. We do not know the composition of the face insert but it looks like old bull hide. The insert would have been added to the club to dampen the impact of a gutty ball. Sadly, the old sheepskin grip is missing except for a smidgen of the old leather tucked under the whipping. What remains is the old woolen listing where the leather grip had been. Probably this was someone’s play club that was altered for the gutty ball. The only visible wear on the club is on the shaft butt and it is very worn. Someone carried it before it was changed, but for reasons unknown did not continue to carry it. It measures 41 ¼ inches long.  We are pleased to offer this outstanding antique golf club with NO RESERVE and with the opportunity to Buy It Now. Buyer agrees to pay shipping.  Delivery confirmation is INCLUDED with shipping. We will combine shipping for multiple purchases.  Paypal is welcome and preferred.  Happy shopping!! In keeping with eBay's new policy, we add this note for our valued international customers. We make our international shipments in a timely and professional manner through the U. S. Postal Service. All appropriate documentation is attached when parcels are consigned to the Postal Service. We are not responsible for any delays experienced due to Customs in the destination country.