Antique Golf Bag, Automaten Caddy
Antique Golf Bag, Automaten Caddy
Antique Caddie Golf Bag, George Bussey Automaton Caddie.
A wonderful example of an early auto caddy by George Bussey in nearly new condition. This is a rare find indeed as very few of these bags have survived, and they are difficult to obtain. The automaten caddy has a boxwood carry handle and the main body of the caddie is made of mahogany. The boxwood handle is attached to the oak legs via metal rods and a brass mechanism. With this clever design the legs will open out automatically when the lower end is placed on the ground, they will then fold back in when lifted up. The canvas & leather bag for golf balls and the half pencil bag to the bottom of the stand are the original bags. The caddie stand is stamped with Bussey's name on the brass mechanism and there is the remains of a gilt name on the mahogany by the handle. The caddie is in exceptional condition for its age.
George Bussey was a large London manufacturer of high-quality equipment for sports and games.
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Dimensions:
1850-1899
Circa 1890's
Wood and Canvas
United Kingdom
George Bussey
In great original condition, hardly used. The leather straps are a little fragile, some of the brass work with verdigris patina.
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