Antique Gutta Percha Golf Ball, Silvertown
Antique Gutta Percha Golf Ball, Silvertown
Silvertown Mesh Pattern Gutty Golf Ball.
A good example of a original moulded Silvertown mesh patterned gutta percha golf ball, manufactured by Gutta Percha Co., 100 & 106 Cannon Street, London & Wharf Road, City Road, Silvertown, London. The 1890's Gutty ball still has the remains of the original white paint within the lines and name. It is marked on one pole, 'Silver Town' on two lines within ten mesh squares in inverted lettering.
The ball is approximately 1 11/16 inch in diameter (4.3 cm).
The solid gutty golf ball replaced the feathery ball because of its cost effectiveness, as a gutty could be rolled in a matter of minutes, and slowly the game of golf became affordable to the masses. The 'Gutty' era lasted from around 1848 well into 1900's.
To make a gutty golf ball first the gutta-percha was heated and loosely rolled into a ball shape. The ball was then put into the mould and then placed into a press. The press would imprint the pattern onto the ball and the excess would squeeze out of the sides. The seams were then trimmed when cool, leaving a hard and non-brittle "Gutty" golf ball. The durability of the gutta along with its lower costs and better play rejuvenated the game of golf.
Gutta-percha is the evaporated latex produced from a tree, mostly found in Malaysia.
Dimensions:
1850-1899
Circa 1895
Gutta Percha
England
George Scoble
The ball is in used condition, with some nicks but in good stable condition with original paint still within the lines.
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