2019 September Golf Memorabilia Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/15/2019
Captain's Red Coat Jacket From Leasowe GC - Produced by John Bell Liverpool Ltd
Adorned with gold colored buttons featuring Leasowe Golf Club's "LGC," this red, vibrant Captain's coat is a fine example that dates to the late 1800's, early 1900's. Once commonplace to wear when challenging a prestigious links course in the United Kingdom, being clad in a red coat was more the rule than the exception to it for some clubs. Leasowe Golf Club was co-founded in 1891 by 1890 Champion Golfer of the Year and 8-time Amateur victor John Ball Jr. Ball Jr. served as the club's initial club captain. This male tailcoat is made of heavy wool and presents exceptionally well, as it is in good condition. "John Bell, Liverpool, Ltd" is the manufacturer, as shown on this piece's collar tag. Positives largely outweigh the imperfections, located on the silk lining, of light moth damage and small tears. Although found in numerous pieces of artwork and pieces of golfing lore, original red captain jackets themselves are not easily obtained. The impressive condition of this example that was used a century or more ago just adds to its appeal.
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This auction will end at 9:00pm EST Sunday, September 15th with EXTENDED BIDDING to follow. All items that have received multiple bids in the auction will remain open until no items have received a bid within a 15 minute time period (at 10pm EST, the countdown clock will be adjusted to a 5 minute interval)
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