2016 Ryder Cup Week Golf Memorabilia Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/2/2016
Vintage Spalding Cran Wood Face Brassie Cleek Circa 1897 - Left-Handed
Offered here is a vintage Spalding Cran Cleek golf club, originally seen in the 19th century. The left-handed club offered in this lot has a steel head with a wooden insert, hickory shaft, with no grip present. It features in design, two screws, the heads of which are visible on the back of the blade to hold the wood in place. This club was manufactured in 1897 by A.G. Spalding & Co., and patented in the same year by James Cran. This was the tenth golf club patent granted in the United States. The club has "The Spalding" along with "Cran" and its patent date of June 8 (18)97 on the back. This early Cran iron has a smooth face; those made in later years are scored with fine lines. Truly a cornerstone club for any hickory or American patent club collection, this club is expected to attract heavy bidding. This Spalding Cran Cleek club is in good condition, and is only missing the grip. Please review photos for details of condition.
Please note: This auction will end at 7:00pm EST on Sunday, October 2nd 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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