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The 'Golden Age Cricket Bat': A full size 'Gradidge' Cricket…
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Melbourne
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15-May-2012
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The 'Golden Age Cricket Bat': A full size 'Gradidge' Cricket Bat with an extraordinary range of 19th century signatures. Over 200 first class cricketers of the day have signed this cricket bat. The cream of English and Australian cricket in the 1890s is represented here - Grace and Trumper have both signed, Spofforth and Rhodes, Ranjiand Noble, Lord Hawke and Darling (Rick Darling’s great uncle). In addition, the bat has been signed by several other notable sportsmen and public figures. Beautifully presented in a case which permits for viewing from all sides, this remarkable and precious bat truly documents the 'golden age' of cricket and we are delighted to offer it here for auction. The bat is currently held in a bank safe in England. It will be delivered (insurance & delivery cost free) to anywhere the purchaser requires. .$30,000-40,000 25 W.G.Grace: Prints (10) 'Legends of Cricket Series - W.G.Grace' by Dave Thomas, each signed by the artist, size 57 x 51 cm.
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