Bat presented to John McC. Blackham by 'Kens Wha', c. 1880s
Object Type
Sporting equipment/Playing equipment/Bat
Date Used
1880s
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Wooden cricket bat, with spliced handle, and with twine bound handle. On the face is the makers imprint which reads FRANCIS DARK/ LORDS GROUND, and a stamp which reads MADE SPECIALLY FOR BOYLE & SCOTT / MELBOURNE. There is a faint ink signature at the top left. On the back is a silver shield with engraved text which reads TO JOHN MCCARTHY BLACKHAM ESQ/ AS A MARK OF THE HIGHEST ESTEEM / I CAN HOLD OF A CRICKETER / ALL-ROUND, AND A WICKETKEEPER / OF UNEQUALLED EXCELLENCE / FULFILLING AT ALL TIMES / THE CHARACTER OF A GENTLEMAN / BY THE "KENS WHA".
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 870 W: 110 D: 50mm (H: 34 1/4 W: 4 5/16 D: 1 15/16")
Date Used
1880s
Location
On display
Registration No
M7639
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