Cricket bat previously owned by Ian Johnson, undated
Object Type
Sporting equipment/Playing equipment/Bat
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Object Detail
Brief Description
A cricket bat with a willow wood spliced blade and a black rubber grip on the handle. The striking face of the blade is stamped with manufacture details reading, "TRADE MARK/ WELLINGTON/ PATENT REINFORCED TOE/ NO. 19386/28/ AUSTRALIAN XI/ THE/ NEIL HARVEY/ AUTOGRAPH/ TEST SELECTION/ STUART/ SURRIDGE/ & Co.LTD./ LONDON. ENGLAND/ SPECIALLY MADE FOR LINDSAY HASSETT". The blade also has red ball marks indicating it has been used. The back of the blade is stamped with the inscription "EXTRA SPECIAL" and there is a circular sticker with details about the manufacture and care of the bat. There is also a small hand-written signature in blue ink, which is possibly Ian Johnson's initials.
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 840 W: 105 D: 55mm (H: 33 1/16 W: 4 1/8 D: 2 3/16")
Associated Person
Location
In storage
Registration No
M16881.26
Credit Line
Kindly donated by Johnson Family
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