A BOBBY JONES TWELVE CLUB MATCHED IRON SET, CIRCA 1930

Set comprising of a Driving Mashie, a 1 thru to 4 iron, a Mashie iron, a Mashie, a Spade Mashie, a Mashie Niblick, a Niblick, a Cleek and a putter



Back of each blade stamped with Stewart's clay pipe trademark and "Special / Hand Forged / Made in Scotland / T. Stewart / Maker / St. Andrews / Trademark"



Additionally stamped with Bobby Jones initials "R.T.J", Stewart's personal inspection stamp, a round dot, and the name of the respective club



Each with a hickory shaft and matching leather grip

TCA p. 121; TCA 2 Vol. 1 p. 142

Overall very good condition with only minor marks and wear. Please note that most lots describe a basic overall condition status. Please note that it is the nature of this type of memorabilia to be in excellent or very good condition and still have some age wear. To request individual detailed condition reports, please contact Lisa Ladish or Kevin Schwartz in Sotheby's Collectibles Department.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
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Bobby Jones admired the work of Tom Stewart of St. Andrews. Indeed his clubs from the 1930 Grand Slam were Stewarts. In 1929 Jones's clubs had been stolen from the trunk of his car, although recovered shortly afterwards. Following this experience Jones instructed Stewart to make a "back-up" set of irons made to his personal specifications. Stewart, ever the businessman and realizing Jones to be the number one golfer in the world, could not resist producing some further sets in 1930 and possibly briefly in 1931. Stewart did cease productions of the unauthorized copies at the request of Jones, who, in addition to being the world's greatest golfer was also a prominent and practicing attorney! There are only two full 12-club matched sets known to be in existence.