Antique Leather Rugby Ball, Early Springbok
Antique Leather Rugby Ball, Early Springbok
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Vintage Leather Mitre Springbok Rugby Ball.
A fine leather four panel rugby ball, made for Mitre. The ball has a good early round shape and is stamped Springbok, Made overseas for Mitre, probably made in South Africa. A great ball, with nice colour and a great name.
The name Springbok was first used by the South African National Team in 1912.
Display stand sold separately.
Established in 1817, Mitre is the world's oldest sports brand. With over 200 years of heritage the British sportswear and equipment supplier was established in Huddersfield when Benjamin Crook opened his tannery. Originally using his own name it was not until the late 1940's the name changed to "Mitre". Mitre produced footballs and rugby balls for clubs all over the world and in 1959 Mitre expanded into cricket, soft leather and bags. A year later they were also producing Sports footwear. Mitre has been around since the dawn of professional sport and is still present whenever sport is played. At School, in the park, on the court, inside the stadium.
Dimensions:
1900-1949
Circa 1920
Leather
South Africa
Very good, well used with good color and patina.
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