A black 'Eclipse' patent gutta percha ball circa 1880s, some iron strike marks, but markings and shape retention good; sold together with an unnamed g

A black 'Eclipse' patent gutta percha ball circa 1880s, some iron strike marks, but markings and shape retention good; sold together with an unnamed gutty in moderate condition (2) In 1877 The 'Eclipse' became the first patented golf ball in the world. It was made by William Currie & Co of Edinburgh.