Vintage Tom Morris & Harry Vardon Golf Bookends - Rare Find
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elebrate golf history with this rare and beautifully sculpted pair of vintage bookends featuring two of the sport’s most legendary figures — Old Tom Morris and Harry Vardon.
Each stands in front of what looks like an open book - one titled "The Life and Times of Tom Morris" and the other "The Life and Times of Harry Vardon". Morris in his iconic putting stance and Vardon mid-swing with his classic grip.
Very nice large heavy set with them weighing around 3.5 kg together.
Approximate measurements:
8" tall x 6" x 6".
Henry William "Harry" Vardon (May 9, 1870 – March 20, 1937) was a professional golfer from the Bailiwick of Jersey. He was a member of the fabled Great Triumvirate of the sport in his day, along with John Henry Taylor and James Braid. Vardon won The Open Championship a record six times and also won the 1900 U.S. Open. Harry Vardon (7 majors, 6 Opens, 1 US Open).
Thomas Mitchell Morris (June 16, 1821 – May 24, 1908), otherwise known as Old Tom Morris, and The Grand Old Man of Golf, was a Scottish golfer. He was born in St Andrews, Fife, the "home of golf" and location of the St Andrews Links, and died there as well. Young Tom Morris (died 1875), also a golfer, was his son. The Open Championship Won: 1861, 1862, 1864, 1867.
A Rare find and a must-have for - an avid golfer, or golf lovers, sports memorabilia collectors, or anyone looking to add character and legacy to their office, library, or man cave.
Condition:
minor surface wear consistent with age
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