Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Antique Caddie Golf bag, George Bussey Automaton Caddie.
A wonderful example of an early auto caddy by George Bussey, in exceptional condition. This is a rare find indeed as very few of these bags have survived, and they are difficult to obtain. To the top of the bag is the remains of 'GEO .G. BUSSEY & Co. Ltd, EXPERT, PATENT CADDIE' (this is normally in gold lettering, but is very faded). The caddie has a boxwood carry handle and the main body of the caddie is made of mahogany. The boxwood handle is attached to the ash legs via metal rods and a brass mechanism. With this clever design, the legs will open out automatically when the lower end is placed on the ground, and will then fold back in when lifted up. The canvas & leather bag for golf balls and the half pencil bag...
Category
1890s European Sporting Art Antique Canvas Mounted Objects