Lot # 115: Historic Set of 1909-1912 Auchterlonie Salesman Sample Golf Clubs

Category: Antique Golf

Starting Bid: $200.00

Bids: 15 (Bid History)

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Item was in Auction "Summer 2014 Auction",
which ran from 7/23/2014 4:00 PM to
8/10/2014 10:00 AM



Ben Hogan

 

 

Historic Set of 1909-1912

Aucheterlonie Salesman Sample Golf Clubs

      Offered here is the finest set of early 1900s "Salesman Sample" golf clubs that we've ever encountered. This is an exceptional collection of salesman sample irons and woods are from St. Andrews' famous clubmaking family, the Auchterlonies.

     These clubs range from only 12 1/2" to 15" long, and are every bit as handmade as the full-size Auchterlonie clubs of the day. These small Salesman Sample clubs would allow a salesman to easily transport the company's latest club offerings to golf shops and sporting goods stores without having to lug around dozens of full-size golf clubs.

    This set consists of four original Auchterlonie irons and one longnose wood. The irons are approximately 12" long, and the longnose wood is 15" long.

    The irons are all engraved "London Scottish Golf Club Autumn Meeting" and each is dated a different year from 1909-1912.

    These clubs are in exceptional condition. Surely among the finest examples in existence.