Cricket bat, autographed by Australian and English cricketers c1945-47
Object Type
Sporting equipment/Playing equipment/Bat
Date Used
1940s
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Wooden cricket bat with twine bound handle with remnants of rubber grip, and sealed, spliced blade. Imprinted on the face is the maker's mark, and IMPERIAL DRIVER / SELECTED WILLOW. On the back is an imprint which reads GRADIDGE, and a black label with bat care instructions. In the upper left hand corner is a handwritten inscription which reads in part TO JOHN [....] WITH KIND REGARDS AND ALL GOOD WISHES / B BARNETT. Approximately 50 handwritten ink signatures are inscribed on the bat, of both English and Australian players from circa 1940's.
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 850 W: 110 D: 40mm (H: 33 7/16 W: 4 5/16 D: 1 9/16")
Associated Person
Date Used
1940s
Location
In storage
Registration No
M12476
Credit Line
Kindly donated to the Melbourne Cricket Club Museum by John Lord.
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