Percy Baker's 1950 Pair of English EJ Riley Lignum Vitae Lawn Bowls And Personal Collection

Item Specifics

Item Description

Discover the legacy of Percy Baker with these authentic EJ Riley Lignum Vitae Lawn Bowls. Marked with official stamps and the initials 'EB', these bowls were cherished by the legendary bowler himself.

• Authentic EJ Riley Lignum Vitae Lawn Bowls - Owned by Percy Baker
• Pair of genuine Lignum Vitae Lawn Bowls with initials 'EB'
• Marked with BIB Official 1950 and BIB Official 1957 stamps (International Bowling Board)
• Bias: 3; Size: 4 3/4 inches
• Bowl No. 1 & 2 - Serial No. R894
• Crafted by renowned English maker E. J. Riley Ltd of Manchester
• Material: Lignum Vitae
• Wear consistent with age and use; minor structural damages
• Bowls in very good original condition with surface scratches
• Includes original brown leather case with minor stitching issues

John Jaques & Son Measuring Tool - "The Improved Rock" Bowls Measure

• Steel measuring tool with tape and calipers John Jaques & Son
• Tape secures near the top; calipers spread from the front edge
• Includes original box
• Physical Dimensions: 5.5cm x 4.5cm x 1.5cm (2.17" x 1.77" x 0.59")
• The measure extends straight to 3 feet
• Calipers move easily
• Produced around 1930

Evening Standard Newspaper - January 18, 1966

• Authentic copy of the Evening Standard newspaper from January 18, 1966
• Features an article about Percy Baker's trip to Australia on page 26

Percy Baker Black and White Photos Collection

• Set of three black and white photos of Percy Baker
• Each photo bears stamps from the Daily Telegraph or Sunday Telegraph, indicating publication in their print media
• Includes:
  • Photo from the Final of the English Bowling Association on August 20, 1966
  • Photo from the English Bowling Association's Fours Championships at Mortlake on August 9, 1966
  • Photo of Percy Baker from August 8, 1965

Please take a look at the photos to evaluate the condition for yourself.

Dating and Verification

The lawn bowls feature official BIB stamps, with the earliest date marked as 1950, confirming that the pair dates back to that year. The maker's mark, E.J. Riley, indicates they are crafted from Lignum Vitae, a high-quality material typically used by prominent players. The presence of BIB stamps further verifies their use in international competitions.

The initials "E.B." on the lawn bowls suggest that they belonged to Edwin Percy Baker, the only prominent player of that era with those initials.

The accompanying photographs are stamped by The Daily Telegraph and Sunday Telegraph, with exact dates provided, confirming their authenticity and historical accuracy.

The newspaper, dated January 18, 1966, is in vintage condition, further substantiating its authenticity.

The Bowls Measure tool, housed in its original box and bearing the maker's mark, is also authentic. Although it did not belong to Percy Baker, it has been included to complete the collection.

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