Antique Golf Club, Brown's Rake Iron
Antique Golf Club, Brown's Rake Iron
A fine example of James Ross Brown's "The Major" rake iron, one of the best-known and most distinctive antique golf clubs. Also known as a water iron, its unmistakable pronged head was designed for playing from water, sand and long grass.
Brown, a shipsmith from Montrose, Scotland, patented his improvements to golf club heads in the United States under patent No. 780,776, filed on 12 April 1904 and granted on 24 January 1905.
This club is in good original condition, retaining the delicate, leaf-like filigree decoration on its prongs. The reverse bears "The Major" and "Brown's Patent" markings, while the metal has an aged patina, as shown in the photographs. A hickory shaft and tan leather grip complete this rare and highly collectable club.
The measurements given cover the combined length of the shaft and hosel, together with the width and depth of the club face.
The last image shows an American Patent taken from 'Google patents'.
Dimensions:
1900-1949
Circa 1900
Steel and Hickory wood
United Kingdom
The Major Browns Patent
Very good original condition. Old suede grip may not be original.
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