2017 January Memorabilia Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 1/29/2017
'The National Golf Sponge Box' Brass Circular Golf Ball Cleaner - Made in England
This 'The National Golf Sponge Box' brass golf ball cleaner was made in England and is available in this lot. The brass circular golf ball cleaner shows some wear, as to be expected of a vintage item that has been used as this one has. The top of the ball cleaner has the slogan "Keep your eye on the ball, which must be kept clean" with golf clubs and 'The National Golf Sponge Box' labeled.
**THE JOHN ROTH COLLECTION**
The January 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, January 29th 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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