Lot # 347: Wright & Ditson 1893-96 Brassie

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The simple stamp of "Wright & Ditson" in a script font across the top of this head is one of the very first marks used by Wright and Ditson.  It dates this brassie to 1893-1896, as noted by J.M. Cooper in his book, "Early United States Golf Clubs by A.G.Spalding & Bros., Wright & Ditson and Bridgeport Gun Implement Co."

The "Wright & Ditson" stamp is faint but identifiable.  The 44" shaft is original with some of the stamp remaining. The grip is a sueded replacement. 

George Wright was actually a baseball teammate of Albert Spalding, and Wright's company with Henry Ditson (that specialized in golf and tennis equipment) became a partner to the Spalding company. As golf swept the United States, Spalding created a manufacturing alliance with multiple partners. While Spalding and Wright & Ditson looked like market competitors, the only difference in their equipment was the logos they bore!

This is a handsome early American club, condition as shown in the images.