Bidspirit auction | Two Antique Hickory Wood Shaft
Two Antique Hickory Wood Shaft Golf Club Putters, Wry Neck Burke Model X78 Bee and Flower Cleek Mark - Description: Two early 20th century antique hickory wood shaft golf putters to include: a Draper Maynard flanged ”The Lucky Dog Kind” dash and dot face putter with a notched hosel and deep hand nicking at the hosel join to the shaft. There is a clear and deep D&M / Dog stamp to the rear of the clubhead. No apparent rust, oxidation or caddy cleaning marks. Along with a Burke Golf Co. wry-neck Model X78 rounded back putter with double cleek marks of a daisy flower and a bee, one at the toe and one at the heel. This club is further stamped for Warner, and Prestwick, and has deep hand nicking at the hosel join to the shaft. No caddy cleaning marks observed, and an attractive antique patina, with no pitting etc. Type: Golf club Materials: Metal, hickory wood, leather Markings & Inscriptions: Marked Date: Early 20th century Maker: Burke Golf Co., Draper & Maynard Golf Co. Dimensions: 35” (Burke), 34.75” (Draper & Maynard) Provenance: From a Chester County, Pennsylvania collection. Condition: Very good condition