Rare Allan Lard Spalding Medal 'Whistler' Mid Iron

This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/22/2015

Rare Allan Lard Spalding Medal 'Whistler' Mid Iron

Allan Lard's patented club offered in this lot is one of the very first steel shafted irons. The "Whistler" Mid Iron gets it's name from swinging the club under certain conditions and achieving a 'whistle' sound. Refer to the pictures to get a close-up view of the rare single piece of bored out steel used as the shaft. Six sided steel with many small holes in order to lighten the club, and heralded as "the club of the future" by Spalding, it was the prime option for those looking to achieve a perfect shaft. This example is in excellent condition with some use. The head displays some patina and does not have an owner's stamp which was common practice at the time, increasing it's rarity on top of it's collect-ability. All serious collections involving golf history cannot make such a claim without this club accompanying it. A piece of art, and a piece of history, we are happy to offer this club to you.

Excellent condition with original grip

Stamping reads:

Accurate
Spalding Gold Medal
Pat'd Jan. 12, 1914
Pat'd Aug. 29, 1915

This club is referenced in Jeff Ellis's 'Clubmakers Art' 2nd edition Vol II Golf Book on pg 658

Please note: This auction will end at 7:00pm EST on February 22nd 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.