Vintage Cricket Bat, Jim Burke, New South Wales, Australia
Vintage Cricket Bat, Jim Burke, New South Wales, Australia
Vintage Willow Cricket Bat.
A good cricket bat stamped on the face of the blade 'Jim Burke, New South Wales & Australia, super selected, four star' and on the shoulders 'County, Sports Works, St Neots, Hunts' within a shield topped with a crown. To the rear it is marked 'Patent Handle No. 242103, Super Selected, four STARS, Guaranteed Genuine Salix Caerulea Willow, Hand-hammered and Pressed'. There is also an old paper label with instructions on how to care for the bat, 'This Bat Should Be Oiled About Six Times Before Use, Break In With Old Ball'.
A nice clean bat still with rubber grip, although slightly perished.
From Wikipedia
James Wallace Burke (12 June 1930 - 2 February 1979) was an Australian cricketer who played in 24 Test matches from 1951 to 1959. Burke holds the record for the most innings in a complete career without scoring a duck, with 44.
Dimensions:
1950-1999
Circa 1950's
Willow
United Kingdom
Good bat with nice patina. Wear consistent with use and age.
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