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Gutta Percha, Mesh Pattern Golf Ball. The Mascot
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The Mascot, Antique Gutta Percha Golf Ball.
A good example of a moulded mesh patterned Victorian gutta percha golf ball. The ball is marked ''The Mascot 27' on a raised circular band on both poles of the ball and is with the classic mesh pattern. Still retains most of the original finish but with a few nicks and cracks.
The ball is approximately 4.3 cm in diameter.
The solid gutty golf ball replaced the feathery ball because of its cost effectiveness, as a gutty could be rolled in a matter of minutes, and 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:
Diameter
4.3 cm / 1 "
- Dimensions:Height: 1.7 in (4.3 cm)Diameter: 1.7 in (4.3 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:Circa 1890's
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. In very nice used but original condition.
- Seller Location:Oxfordshire, GB
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