Circa 1890 Play club made by Robert Forgan and stamped with the Prince of Wales plume

When this circa 1890 play club was made, Robert Forgan was the clubmaker to His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales, hence the POW plume stamp directly underneath the "R. Forgan" stamp on the top of the head. 

Made at the end of the long nose era, the head measures 5" long,  2" wide, and 1 1/8" in face depth. The original finish remains in nice condition. The 42 1/2" shaft is original as is the sheepskin grip. 

Robert Forgan became a giant among clubmakers during the second half of the 18th century. He learned his craft while working as an apprentice to Hugh Philp. In 1856, upon Philp's death, Forgan took over Philp's clubmaking business and prospered well into the 20th century.  

For more on Forgan and his prominent role in the history of clubmaking, see TCA2 v1 p70-74.