Cricket bat
H. Gradidge & Sons
Category
Sports equipment, games and pastimes
Date
Unknown
Materials
Wood and processed material
Measurements
95 mm (Width) x 50 mm (Depth); 770 mm (Length)
Place of origin
England
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 25071
Summary
Cricket bat damaged with woodworm. Twisted around handle is black tape. Front blade on left and right shoulder is written, GRADIDGE / WOOLWICH LONDON / No.4 / IMPERIAL / DRIVER / SPECIALLY MADE BY GRADIDGE FOR / HARRODS LTD. LONDON S.W. / GRADIDGE / SUPER. On reverse side in script, Gradidge / Imperial Driver. Engraved on one side is, 35 / E. G.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.
Makers and roles
H. Gradidge & Sons, manufacturer Harrods Stores Ltd, retailer