C.1897 WD Golf STANDARD 2-Way BRASS PUTTER Signed Shaft

Here is a RARE club.  This is perhaps one of the best examples of  a Standard (brand) hickory shafted golf club. Standard brand clubs are listed in Cooper’s book as having been produced by Wright & Ditson, and the illustrations are shown on pages 122, 136 and 137. (His book is Early United States Golf Clubs, by J.M. Cooper). In his Standard brand illustrations, all the shafts that were marked, were marked Wright & Ditson. This brass no-offset 2-way Standard putter is signed on the head and the shaft. The shaft signature is not Wright & Ditson, but the same Standard that is on the brass club head. This club also has a sheepskin grip over an older sheepskin grip used as an additional listing. The shaft is straight and not warped. By Cooper’s admission, all the Standard brand clubs are rare, yet he shows none with a truly matching shaft. This is a really wonderful example.  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 and insurance are 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.