A pre Second World War signed B. Warsop (Marylebone) cricket bat, endorsed with Patsy Hendren’s facsimile signature, with maker’s stamps and SHORT HANDLE to blade, inscribed and dated ‘All Indian XI 1936’ and signed by Indian players including: V.J. Merchant, the other side signed by England and County Cricket players, including G.O. Allen, Patsy Hendren, F. Price, A.H. Chapman and others, with presentation inscription: ‘For Hounslow Hospital Middlesex’, 85cm long
Footnote:India played three Test matches against England in 1936 and lost the series 2-0, with one match drawn.
Sold for £150
A pre Second World War signed B. Warsop (Marylebone) cricket bat, endorsed with Patsy Hendren’s facsimile signature, with maker’s stamps and SHORT HANDLE to blade, inscribed and dated ‘All Indian XI 1936’ and signed by Indian players including: V.J. Merchant, the other side signed by England and County Cricket players, including G.O. Allen, Patsy Hendren, F. Price, A.H. Chapman and others, with presentation inscription: ‘For Hounslow Hospital Middlesex’, 85cm long
India played three Test matches against England in 1936 and lost the series 2-0, with one match drawn.
Auction: The Cricket Auction | The Childhood Auction, 28th Oct, 2025