Miniature Gradidge bat, presented by Rothmans Pall Mall to Lord's Taverners
Object Type
Civic mementoes/Souvenir/Bat/Miniature
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Miniature cricket bat, light-coloured wood with a honey-coloured varnish, with a black rubber wrapped handle. The varnish has been scraped off a section on the front (or was left off during manufacture), and this section has been signed in pen with 12 names. It has "LORD'S TAVERNERS" printed in red on the front, "GRADIDGE" in black, and the following in red: PRESENTED BY / ROTHMANS OF PALL MALL / IN AID OF THE / NATIONAL PLAYING FIELDS / ASSOCIATION.
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 33 W: 53 D: 437mm (H: 1 5/16 W: 2 1/16 D: 17 3/16")
Location
In storage
Registration No
M6903
Credit Line
Kindly donated to the Melbourne Cricket Club Museum by Anthony Baer
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