Bobby Jones Golf Figure In Spelter
Bobby Jones Golf Figure In Spelter
Vintage Statue of Legendary Golfer Bobby Jones.
A bronzed golfing figure of the renowned American amateur golfer Robert Tyre "Bobby" Jones Jr. (1902 - 1971). Manufactured in a white metal alloy (spelter) with a bronze effect, mounted on a shaped base with enamelled oval plaque with the emblem of the Joint War Committee (British Red Cross Society and the Order of St John of Jerusalem in England). Bobby can be seen in the follow through position.
It is thought that this was produced during the war to raise money on behalf wounded soldiers, hence the enamelled plaque.
Joint War Committee or Joint War Organisation was a combined operation of the British Red Cross Society and the Order of St John of Jerusalem during the World Wars. Following the outbreak of war in August 1914, the British Red Cross formed the organisation the Order of St John. They pooled their fundraising activities and resources and worked together. It ceased operations when World War I ended in 1919 but was re-formed upon the British entry into World War II in 1939; it was active until its permanent disbanding in 1947.
Dimensions:
1900-1949
Circa 1940's
Spelter
United Kingdom
George Scoble
Good original condition. No visible cracks or repairs. Club has been replaced.
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