Vintage English cricket bat by Nicolls of Robertsbridge, Sussex, marked “The Hammond Autograph” and bearing the facsimile signature of W. R. Hammond.

The face is additionally marked “Extra Special” with four stars, Nicolls shield trademarks and Gloucester & England XI. The reverse carries the original Nicolls Ltd., Robertsbridge, Sussex maker’s stamp.

A lovely old cricketing display piece with an especially attractive worn surface and clear period graphics. Ideal displayed vertically as sporting memorabilia or incorporated into an eclectic vintage interior.

The bat is sold as a decorative vintage piece and shows age-related wear, marks, scratches, discolouration and general signs of use.