2016 November Memorabilia Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/20/2016
R. Forgan Long Nose Putter with Prince of Wales Feathers Head Stamp
Robert Forgan became 'By Appointment' club maker to HRH the Prince of Wales in 1863, and used the Prince's plume of three feathers as his mark until 1901. This club is marked with the small lettering "R.Forgan" above the Prince's plume trademark. Forgan's shop in St. Andrews went so far as to have the Prince of Wales plume displayed on their shop, and the Forgan name still remains in-bedded in the sidewalk where the shop resided. Complete with a large grip, this magnificent club is marked "R.Forgan" with the Prince of Wales Feathers. Please see photos for determination of condition
**THE JOHN ROTH COLLECTION**
The November Memorabilia Auction features many items from the collection of John Roth (1940-2015.) John spent 25 years amassing a collection of golf memorabilia and golf antiques that would rival most of the golf museums around the globe. John had a passion for the history and nuance of the game, its traditions and the ever-changing evolution of the manufacture of its equipment. John was a member of the Golf Collectors Society, and actively participated in many of its events around the country. John was also a long-time player in the Society of Hickory Golfers’ tournaments around the country, which honor the traditions of the game by playing with antique, wooden-shafted clubs. During his lifelong participation in the two organizations, John won or placed highly in several tournaments and made many lifelong friends with whom he found camaraderie in his pursuit of all things golf. It is his family’s wish that the items that John treasured so much find loving new homes where they can continue to be enjoyed and tell the history of the sport that meant so much to their husband and father.
Please note: This auction will end at 7:00pm EST on Sunday, November 20th with EXTENDED BIDDING to follow. All items in the auction will remain open until no items have received a bid within a 15 minute time period. All lots are free to be bid on until extended bidding has ended
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