Circa 1900 Forth Rubber Co. Edinburgh Rut Iron with St. Andrews Bend

This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/20/2020

Circa 1900 Forth Rubber Co. Edinburgh Rut Iron with St. Andrews Bend

Type of Club: Rut Iron
Overall Condition: Good, with slight oxidation on head and top of grip undone. There is a St Andrews bend.
Head Stamp: 'FORTH RUBBER CO - EDINBURGH' and 'WARRENTED HAND FORGED'
Shaft Stamp: None
Sole Plate/Horn Insert: No
Grip Material: Sheepskin
Replacement Parts or Refinished: The club appears all original.
Lead Weight: N/A
Circa: 1895
Length: 38 1/2"

Forth Rubber Company of Edinburgh produced quality value products across numerous industries, with golf clubs and balls, along with boxes, umbrella cases, water resistant clothing and trunks to name a few. Their balls were sold under the brand 'The Empire.'

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