Ben Hogan
1920's "Bromford Man"
Advertising Figure
Offered here is without question one of the
most significant golf advertising pieces in existence. This piece – along with
the others offered in this auction – are being consigned today from one of the
greatest advertising collections in the world. Like most of our consignor’s
collection this isn’t just any piece – this is quite possibly the finest Penfold/Bromford
golf figure in the world.
For the last three decades, our
consignor has sought out the finest golf advertising pieces in existence. The
offered piece is one of the highlights of his collection. The “Bromford Golfer”
was produced in the 1930’s in very limited quantities – with similar figures
also being produced bearing the “Penfold” moniker.
Our research indicates that past
examples of the “Bromford Golfer” have fetched between $2,500 - $8,000. But this
isn’t just any example – this appears to be the finest Bromford Golfer that
anyone has ever seen.
Everything about this piece is
authentic and original. The piece is untouched and original, and even comes with
its original pipe.
If you’ve never seen the Bromford
Golfer in person, the first thing that strikes most collectors is just how large
it is. The pieces measures out at over 20” tall and 8 ½” wide.