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 into the 20th century. 

When this circa 1875 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.

The head measures 5 1/2" long, 1 7/8" wide, and 1 1/8" in face depth. The original finish on the head was freshened up with a new black overcoat at some point in time, and the club looks good!  The name stamp is strong, the lines are attractive, and the club looks natural.   The 43 1/2" shaft is original as is the sheepskin grip.

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