Lot # 114: Jean Gassiat Putter

Starting Bid: $300.00

Bids: 8 (Bid History)

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Item was in Auction "Spring 2023",
which ran from 4/5/2023 12:00 PM to
4/22/2023 8:00 PM



When this putter was first produced, it was referred to as the "Chantilly Putter," after Chantilly, France, the home of its inventor, the Marquis de Chasseloup-Loubat.  Jean Gassiat was the French golf professional who worked at Golf de Chantilly, in Chantilly, France. He was a champion golfer in his own right, defeating Harry Vardon in 1912 to win the French Open. Gassiat used the Chantilly putter as did others.

While it had roots in France, this particular club was is marked as "made in Scotland." It is also marked "Jean Gassiat"  and was covered under a British registered design number issued in 1913. Most of the known Gassiat-style putters are not marked Gassiat. This one is.

The club has its 33 1/2" original shaft which is marked "Danga Wood."   The original leather-wrapped grip (and thus top of the club) is a contrasting square shape.

Gassiat putters were made in various nuanced shapes.  This one has a distinctly shallow face and becomes relatively thin as it approaches the back of the head. A Very Attractive Club!

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