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Antique, Unused Golf Ball, Gutta Percha
$789.26
£580
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Unused Antique Gutty Golf Ball.
An exceptional example of a moulded mesh patterned Victorian gutta percha golf ball. The ball is in mint condition and is with the classic mesh pattern and original white paint.
The ball is approximately 1 5/8 inch in diameter (4.1 cm).
The solid gutty golf ball replaced the feathery ball because a gutty could be rolled in a matter of minutes, so slowly, the game of golf became affordable to the masses. The 'Gutty' era lasted from around 1848 well into 1900's.
To make a gutty golf ball first the gutta-percha was heated and loosely rolled into a ball shape. The ball was then put into the mould and then placed into a press. The press would imprint the pattern onto the ball and the excess would squeeze out of the sides. The seams were then trimmed when cool, leaving a hard and non-brittle "Gutty" golf ball. The durability of the gutta along with its lower costs and better play rejuvenated the game of golf.
Gutta-percha is the evaporated latex produced from a tree, mostly found in Malaysia.
- Dimensions:Height: 1.62 in (4.1 cm)Diameter: 1.62 in (4.1 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:Circa 1890's
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Mint condition, unused.
- Seller Location:Oxfordshire, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: 288931stDibs: LU975739847512
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