Lot # 92: Circa 1920's Faroid Golf Gutta Purcha Golf Ball

Category: Golf Balls

Starting Bid: $250.00

Bids: 13 (Bid History)

Time Left: Auction closed

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Item was in Auction "Spring 2012 Auction",
which ran from 3/21/2012 2:00 PM to
4/8/2012 1:00 PM



Ben Hogan

 

 

Circa 1920's Faroid Golf Gutta Purcha Golf Ball

        The Faroid Golf Ball is one of the most famous balls in history - one of the true "timeline" balls in golf history. First created in 1915, this gutta percha ball with a liquid center was intended to be struck at a certain angle (logo-side up) to gain benefits from its concentric rings. Faroids are valued in Chuck Furjanic's 2004 Antique Golf Collectibles Price Guide at between $1,750 and $8,000 depending on condition. Well, the example offered here is exceptional. The ball retains 100% of its original paint, and the "Faroid", "75" and "Liquid Center" text all display beautifully.

100% paint