This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/16/2018
1946 Masters Tournament Contestants Plate - Highly Collectible
The 1946 Masters players gift plate measures 7 7/8" diameter and depicts the clubhouse at the Augusta National. This treasured keepsake was the first installment of a yearly tradition began that year of presenting a gift to each of the contestants and an occasional VIP at the invitational event. Next to the assembling of a run of tickets/badges from each of the Masters tournaments the collecting of each of the awarded player gifts has become a favorite among advanced Masters collectors. This initial offering featured a richly colored, of highest detail plate which has become a true linchpin of completing this collection. Until The Golf Auction offered the plate belonging to '46 Masters entrant Lloyd Mangrum in our Spring, 2010 offering most advanced collectors had never seen this item. This auction features the third such plate to be offered in the ten years we have been hosting auctions. The last time we had the pleasure of offering one of these dandies was the Winter of 2013 with the closing price in active bidding of $2,618. The porcelain part of the plate shows cracks, please see photographs. A rarity of Masters collecting in an extremely tasteful presentation.
Please note: This auction will end at 5:00pm EST on Sunday, April 8th, 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. Still the lowest rate among major golf auction houses, there is a buyer's premium of 17.5% for all items. All lots are free to be bid on until extended bidding has ended.