Hickory Shafted Golf Club, Niblick By Anderson
Hickory Shafted Golf Club, Niblick By Anderson
A fine and characterful antique niblick, dating from the classic hickory era of golf. The clubhead features hand-punched face markings, a traditional method used to increase friction and impart greater control from rough ground and bunker lies. These individually struck punch marks are a hallmark of early craftsmanship and add both visual appeal and historical authenticity.
The back of the head is stamped with an arrow maker's mark, identifying it as the work of Anderson of Anstruther, the respected Scottish clubmaking firm known for producing high-quality hand-forged irons in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Additionally, the head is stamped within an oval:
"J & A Simpson - Special - Edinburgh"
This likely denotes the Edinburgh retailer through whom the club was sold, a common practice of the period where professional shops commissioned or resold clubs under their own stamp.
The club retains its hickory shaft, offering the responsive feel prized by traditionalists. It is fitted with a replaced leather grip, sympathetically done and entirely appropriate for play.
A Superb Example for Play or Collection
This is a great niblick - well suited to:
The modern hickory golfer seeking an authentic, playable iron
Collectors of Scottish-made clubs
Enthusiasts of early hand-forged golf equipment
A wonderful piece of golfing history that remains ready for the course.
Dimensions:
1900-1949
C. 1915
Hickory and Steel
Scotland
Good, with later grip.
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