Lot Essay
James Wilson was born in 1803 and is believed to have been Hugh Philp's assistant for over 20 years, before opening his own club maker's shop in the early 1850s
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Details
A SCARED-HEAD LONG-NOSED PLAYCLUB BY JAMES WILSON
the head stamped J. Wilson, circa mid-1850s
with leather face insert, with original grip
the head stamped J. Wilson, circa mid-1850s
with leather face insert, with original grip
Literature
The Clubmakers's Art, Antique Golf Clubs and Their History. Jeffery B. Ellis, page 61
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price and at 15% on the buyer's premium