447 $
Description
This is a semi long nose splice neck spoon with a full brass plate by Wm Park, Jr. The Park family from Musselburgh won seven Open Championships over three decades.
The beautiful Beech head has been left in its natural blonde color. The WM PARK mark is bold on the crown. The shaft is original. The splice whipping may be a period replacement. The Wm PARK is bold on the dark stained shaft just below the russet grip. The linen underlisting can be seen at the top end of the grip.
This club dates to about 1890. It is 41" long from the tip of the shaft to the flat of the sole. The shaft has a slight bow. The head is 3 3/4" long from the toe through the middle of the face. It is 1 3/4" wide at the widest point of the crown. The face depth is 1 1/4". The leading edge of the horn is in wonderful condition as is the full brass plate on the sole. I measure the loft at 15-16 degrees. The face has no distracting marks or blemishes. Clearly, this club was only lightly used and well cared for.
This is a beautiful piece of early golf club evolution. Buy with confidence.
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