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Lot 49:
Description
A vintage leather rugby ball featuring numerous black ink signatures from the Newcastle Falcons. The ball is constructed from brown leather panels joined by a five-eyelet laced closure with cream fabric laces. A lower panel features a black ink stamp reading MATCH in stylized serif characters, positioned above a circular stamp reading GILBERT MAKER RUGBY. The opposing panel is printed with the brand name GILBERT in large black block characters. Legible signatures on the surface include former players and coaches Steve Bates and Stuart Legg, alongside others appearing to read Cath Daly and Passinedale. The ball is fitted with two black circular valve plugs on the maker panel.
Length: 30 cm.
Condition report:
The leather surface exhibits widespread cracking, scuffing, and minor abrasions consistent with age and use (photo 1). The signatures vary in clarity, with some instances of fading and ink bleed (photo 3). The ball is in a partially deflated state (photo 2). The cream laces show surface discolouration (photo 1).
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