A unique and important ancient Iron, circa 1800-1820. This club was part of the 1911 Glasgow Exhibition, which described it as a "Tracking Iron of curious shape. The head is early 19th century, the shaft more recent”.

The shaft bears an original paper label with partial information regarding its display at the 1911 Glasgow Exhibition. Formally called the "Scottish Exhibition of National History, Art and Industry," the 1911 Glasgow Exhibition followed a similar exhibition 10 years prior in 1901. On display were supposed to be the finest works that Scotland ever produced - from paintings and historical items to, yes, the greatest antique golf clubs. Only the best of the best were accepted, and to discover one of the few known golf clubsdisplayed at the 1901 or 1911 Glasgow Exhibition is a rare collecting feat.

The original 1911 Glasgow Exhibition tag states: article lent: "two old golf clubs, iron and niblick". The original catalog from the 1911 Glasgow Exhibition

This iron is listed in the 1911 Glasgow Exhibit catalog as item number 148: “Tracking Iron of curious shape. The head is early 18th century, the shaft more recent. Lent by G. R. Fortune "

This large rounded heavy iron in the form of a large track iron, but is much more substantial in appearance. Bearing hammer-welds to the hosel as it approaches the head and into the top of the blade.

This club is unique in design for the era. Workmanship and materials indicate it is consistent with clubs of the period 1800-1820. This iron would make an important addition to any serious collection of ancient golfing artifacts.

The head measures 2.815 inches high x 3.16 inches from heel to toe. Overall club length is 37 3/4"