Vintage Gutty, Mesh Pattern Golf Ball

Vintage Gutty, Mesh Pattern Golf Ball

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Reference

28885

Antique Gutty Golf Ball.
A Victorian moulded mesh patterned gutta percha golf ball. The ball is in a repainted condition and is with the classic mesh pattern.

The ball is approximately 1 5/8 inch in diameter (4.2 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:

Diameter 4.2 cm / 1 "
Period

1900-1949

Year

Circa 1900

Medium

gutta percha

Country

United Kingdom

Collections

George Scoble

Condition

The ball is well used with some nicks & cracks, white paint is not original.

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