Cricket bat
Surridge, Stuart and Co.
Category
Sports equipment, games and pastimes
Date
Unknown
Materials
Wood and rubber
Measurements
108 mm (Width) x 60 mm (Depth); 870 mm (Length)
Place of origin
London
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 25072
Summary
Cricket bat damaged with woodworm with red rubber sleeve split on one side of handle and marked; LORD'S CRICKET / PHILIP NEED / GROUND. On left and right shoulder; TRADE MARK / WELLINGTON / SPECIAL SELECTED / STUART SURRIDGE AND CO. / PATENT / RAPID DRIVER / STUART. SURRIDGE AND CO. / PRACTICAL MAKERS / 175.BORO'LONDON. On reverse side stamped onto the centre; PH LEEDS / LORDS.
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
Surridge, Stuart and Co., manufacturer