2016 July Memorabilia Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/31/2016
1940 US Open at Canterbury GC Contestant Badge #104 - Lawson Little Winner
Lawson Little defeated Gene Sarazen in an 18-hole playoff to win his only professional major. This fair condition scarce 1940 U.S. Open Contestants pin from that contest is offered for your consideration in this lot. This item was manufactured some 70 plus years ago by the Robbins Co. of Attleboro, Ma. With the intended use of this item as identification and admittance to the most secure areas of a professional golf championship, i.e. driving range and players locker room. The manufactured run is limited to the field, in this case roughly 150 pieces. Creating immediate rarity even if all items existed some 70 years after the pressing, and we as collectors all know that is not the case. The blue, white and gold enamel is still present on this 1 1/8" x 1 1/4" badge of entry to tackle golfs greatest challenge a U.S. Open layed out course. Pin is missing on reverse, some rusting and discoloration present, please see photos.
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1940 US Open at Canterbury GC Contestant Badge #104 - Lawson Little Winner
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