{"product_id":"antique-gutta-percha-golf-ball-line-cut-and-unmarked-1880s-1890s","title":"Antique Gutta Percha Golf Ball - Line-Cut and Unmarked - 1880s\/1890s","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI've undertaken extensive research and also been told by different collectors that this is a genuine gutta percha ball. I don't claim to be an expert, so please study all the images carefully before ordering and email if you have any questions. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a nice line-cut, unmarked gutta percha golf ball from the 1880s\/1890s. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe gutta percha would have been pressed in a mould, which created the visible seam. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe next stage of the manufacturing process was to cut lines into the ball to aid its flight through the air. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt was common for balls of this era to be manufactured without a maker's name. It measures 4.2cm in diameter and has a \"dead\" bounce when dropped on a wooden table. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere's a tiny bit of give when pressed hard, but it feels much more solid than an antique rubber practice ball I had previously. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note that the small plastic stand is not included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFree tracked UK delivery. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Donaldson Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52395935727944,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/6986\/5544\/files\/LinecutGuttaPercha1.png?v=1769703218","url":"https:\/\/donaldsonvintage.co.uk\/products\/antique-gutta-percha-golf-ball-line-cut-and-unmarked-1880s-1890s","provider":"Donaldson Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}