A fine & rare Hugh Philp, St Andrews, long nosed long spoon, circa 1845, with golden thorn head, hickory shaft, very old replacement grip & later leather insert, overall in good condition, 108cm., 42 1/2in. shaft For a comparable example of this exquisite club by Philp, see Jeffery B. Ellis's The Clubmaker's Art, p.54
Hammer Price:
£6,500
Estimated Price:
£10,000 - £15,000
A fine & rare Hugh Philp, St Andrews, long nosed long spoon, circa 1845, with golden thorn head, hickory shaft, very old replacement grip & later leather insert, overall in good condition, 108cm., 42 1/2in. shaft For a comparable example of this exquisite club by Philp, see Jeffery B. Ellis's The Clubmaker's Art, p.54