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J. Allan, (1860's) $4500

This long nose Driving Putter was made in the 1860's.  The attractive head is made of Thorn or Fruitwood.  Replacement suede grip.  john was the Pro. at Royal North Devon and later Prestwick.

Catalogue Index: P78

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Anderson, Anstruther (1895) $175

With small Anderson Roundel this smooth faced Putter is circa 1895.  It has a Dangawood shaft and raplacement suede grip.

Catalogue Index: P116

Brown Vardon Gibson, Kinhorn, $195

With ovoid hosel and shaft.  The cornw has Arthur Brown and Harry Vardon in signature and Gibson star.  Contemporary replacement leather grip.

Catalogue Index: P124

Gibson of Kinghorn (1922) $195

The Orion Putter with James Braid in signature.  Made for A. Phimster, Grantown on Spey.  Circa 1922.  The flat flanged base carries the words "Medium Lie" and the Registration number 348296.

Catalogue Index: P115

McEwan, Musselburgh (1890's) $1950

A typical top quality Scare neck Driving Putter.  the crown is stamped McEwan.  Circa 1890's.  The head is made of Beech.  Grey leather grip looks original.

Catalogue Index: P84

Tom Morris, St Andrews (1890) $2450

A long narrow head with the crown clearly stamped, T. Morris.   It has a brown leather flange, quite broad.  Circa 1890.  The head is made from Persimmon.  The shaft is stamped with T. Morris in Signature.  The original suede grip is well worn.

Catalogue Index: P79

Giraffe Putter   Forgan St Andrews, $160

Long headed Putter with 5" hosel. The face is hand punched dots. Stamped Forgan Giraffe Putter with Flagstick Cleek Mark. Original Brown leather grip.

Circa 1926

Catalogue Index: P130

Army and Navy CSL (1910) $195

Holdfast gun metal putter by Gibson of Kinghorn with dashed face.   Circa 1910.  The black leather grip may be original.

Catalogue Index: P136

Gibson, Kinghorn, $130

Eskit Putter which is similar to a Benny with ridged sole.   The face has punched dots.  Square grip with original black leather grip.   Carries Gibson Star an G. M. Davidson in signature.

Catalogue Index: P138

Nelson Bros, Nairn (1920) $495

Beautiful beech headed mallet putter from Nairn clubmakers. Black metal face with 7 wooden circles to the sweet spot.  Black aiming line to crown.   Leather cloth grip may be original.  Circa 1920.

Catalogue Index: P139

Leslie, Kirn (1918) $475

Nice wooden headed mallet putter with two brass sole plates.   Black stained head with white aiming line stamped Leslie.  Three lead back weights.  Black leather cloth grip.  Circa 1918.

Catalogue Index: P140

Spalding, London, $175

Crecent model with offset blade and smooth face.  A&G Spalding trade mark and Crescent stamped to head.  Suede grip is a replacement.

Catalogue Index: P142

D. Anderson, St. Andrews (1910) $195

Brown Vardon model by Gibson of Kinghorn.  Flat Base is stamped Medium Lie and reg No. 593863.  Mallet head stamped with Anderson roundel.   Original red leather grip with square end.  Circa 1910.

Catalogue Index: P144

Noirit, Walsall, $225

BMR Model with lead face insert and prism alloy head.  The base is stamped F&A Noirit Walsall, 90z 8Drs.  The head is stamped with the owner's initials TWN.  Replacement suede grip.

Catalogue Index: P146

W. Wilson, St. Andrews (1890) $225

Circa 1890 with 4.5" hosel.  Gun Metal Putter with head stamped W. Wilson, St. Andrews, Maker.  The thick suede grip is an early replacement.   A good example from this respected Cleek maker.

Catalogue Index: P148

Unknown Maker, $325

The unusual black stained wood head curves towards the rear.  Rectangular sole plate is a weight to the centre of the base, held by two brass tacks.  Face is crossed.  Original grip.  The club is in mint condition. Most unusual.

Catalogue Index: P149

Alex Anderson, Anstruther, $275

Small brass mallet head with iron face insert.  Rarely seen in this condition (see "Ellis" page 309).  Sole stamped medium lie and lilywhite frowd, London (the retailer).  Replacement grip.

Catalogue Index: P150