Antique Hickory Shaft Unusual BGI Patented Schenectady Putter

This item is an antique right handed 32.5" (measured along the axis of the shaft) hickory shafted putter. Center shafted aluminum mallet style. Marked Schenectady Putter along with the 1903 Patent date on the back. Has BGI on the sole. BGI retailed this putter and it is unusual to find a Schenectady Patent putter marked BGI. Must be a very early one as BGI went out of business soon after 1903. The soft aluminum head has the expected bag and play marks and dings. Not damaged and no hosel cracks. Please look at the many zoom pictures to get a better idea of condition. The shaft is an old apparently original hickory. The shaft is straight, it has no cracks and it is tight at the hosel (all hickory shafted clubs should be re-set prior to play). The grip is an old built up long leather wrap that is in fair vintage condition. The swingweight is C4 and total weight is a hefty 17 ounces if you are considering play. If the shaft is extended 2.5" to 35" the the swingweight will go up to close to E0 so it is plenty heavy. Hard to find BGI collectible.  Shipping in the US is calculated and based on a 2 pound box. This item shipped Priority Mail. For those of you that never ship but only receive items, the further you are from me in NC to more shipping will be. That is the way the USPS charges. On top of that, eBay and Paypal take almost 15% of what I receive for shipping (out of $10 I receive $8.50) and I would like to break even. Shipping to foreign countries is also calculated and will be much higher. In accordance with the current Ebay policy I am only allowed to state that I accept payment via Paypal. NC residents must add 7.5% sales tax.