1896. 1st bramble pattern as produced by Robert Forgan, who had other makers manufacture the ball. Agrippa 27 1/2 on one pole and "Patent 27 1/2' on the other. Ball is unused with 95% original paint. A great historic ball. Once part of the famed Frank Hardison golf ball collection, and comes with an LOA attesting to that fact from the Old Golf Shop in Pinehurst.