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A TEDDER DESIGN-REGISTERED "JONKO" PUTTER BY WILLIAM GIBSON OF KINGHORN, SCOTLAND, CIRCA MID TO LATE 1920s
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Description
Rustless steel blade with highly distinctive design
Back stamped "Wm. Gibson & Co. Ltd. / Kinghorn / Scotland" all within an oval, followed by "Jonko" in script
Hickory shaft stamped "Gibson's Star A" within an oval
Finger plate stamped "Top" with an arrow at the bottom
Thin sole with central ball-shaped mound
Dot-punching to face
Crown stamped with Gibson star cleekmark
Thin tapering hosel
Leather cloth grip fitted with ivorine grip finder by Frank Strazza
Hickory shaft still bears Fred Fry inventory label
Back stamped "Wm. Gibson & Co. Ltd. / Kinghorn / Scotland" all within an oval, followed by "Jonko" in script
Hickory shaft stamped "Gibson's Star A" within an oval
Finger plate stamped "Top" with an arrow at the bottom
Thin sole with central ball-shaped mound
Dot-punching to face
Crown stamped with Gibson star cleekmark
Thin tapering hosel
Leather cloth grip fitted with ivorine grip finder by Frank Strazza
Hickory shaft still bears Fred Fry inventory label
Literature
TGC p. 133; TCA p. 442; TCA 2 Vol. 2 p. 560
Condition
Overall excellent condition with little or no evidence of use 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
The splendidly named "Jonko" putter is a favorite for its bold, radical and aesthetically pleasing design. It just looks like it's going to start quacking at any moment! (preferably not on the backswing). This is the second model, manufactured by Gibson in the 1920's. To see Tedder's original circa 1912 Jonko, please go to lot 446. For more Gibson clubs, please refer to the Clubmaker's Index.