Antique Hickory Shaft Tom Stewart Auchterlonie Pattern Putter R Forgan StAndrews

This item is a right handed 35" dot face putter. Has a raised bar across the back and is what is known as an Auchterlonie Pattern Putter. Laurie Auchterlonie used a similar putter to win the 1902 U S Open thus the Auchterlonie pattern. Dot face scoring with a raised bar/weight on the back of the blade slightly closer to the top than the bottom. This head has been plated and the stampings have been obscured (a removal of the plating might expose them more clearly). I believe this putter was made by Tom Stewart. I can see Hand Forged In Scotland and Special and Putter in the Stewart style. I can see the number 47 near the toe. Under a glass I can also make out an oval that says R Forgan & Sons St Andrews. There is also another oval and what appears to be a pipe mark. It has O K on the sole. Keep in mind that the raised bar on the back made it very difficult to stamp this model putter. The head is clean and not all rusted but does have the expected play nicks and dings. Please look at the zoom pictures as they should accurately represent the condition. The shaft is an old marked hickory. It has a minor bend in the grip area, I see no cracks and it has some play at the hosel. The grip is an old built up long leather wrap and it is in fair vintage condition. A 9 swingweight for play. Shipping in the US is calculated for this item and based on a 2 pound box. The closer you are to me in NC (27712 zip) the less shipping will be. That is the way shipping works as it costs me more to ship a greater distance with all the carriers. I do ship pretty much worldwide but shipping is a lot more to foreign locations. It too is calculated. 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.