Scarce Antique Vintage Hickory Shaft Whippet Dog Stainless X-Long Hosel Putter

This item is an antique right handed 35 (measured from the heel to the top of the grip) blade style putter. Extra long (almost 8") pencil hosel. Made by Great Lakes Golf Company and is the Whippet Model with a Whippet Dog cleek mark. I have seen a number of George Nicoll Whippet putters (no dog cleek mark) but this is the first Whippet Dog Cleek mark I have seen. Also marked C M Gifford Chicago. 10 and Putter on the sole. The stainless steel head is clean and not rusted. Has the expected minor play nicks and dings. Please look at the many zoom pictures to get a better idea of condition. The shaft is an old hickory that is most likely original. It has a minor bend,  I see no cracks and it is tight at the hosel (all hickory shafts should be reset prior to play). The grip is an old long leather wrap that is in good vintage condition with whipping at the bottom. Great display club with an interesting and uncataloged running Whippet Dog cleek mark.   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.