Gutta Percha, Mesh Pattern Golf Ball. Eclipse Patent
Gutta Percha, Mesh Pattern Golf Ball. Eclipse Patent
30061
Solid Mesh 'Eclipse' Gutty Golf Ball.
A solid moulded square mesh patterned gutta percha golf ball in original, unpainted condition. The late 1880's 'Eclipse' gutty ball manufactured by William Currie & Company, The Caledonian Rubber Works, Viewpoint Place, Edinburgh, Scotland. The ball name is imprinted on a band on both poles, a cross in center of the circular band, ball name 'Eclipse Patent'
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:
1850-1899
Circa 1889
Gutta Percha
Scotland
This ball is in very nice condition, original and unpainted.
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