A Gunn & Moore cricket bat, used by Martin Crowe to score his 17th and final Test century, England vs. New Zealand, Old Trafford, 1994
Estimate $3,500 – $4,500
inscribed on the blade 'Last Test 100 (17) / ... 115 vs. England / Old Trafford 1994' and to the back 'Last Test 100 / 115 vs. England / OLD TRAFFORD / July 94', initialled to the top of the handle 'MDC' and '3'
85 cm long
Accompanied by a letter from Russell Crowe stating his ownership.
- Lot Sold $20,000 (Hammer Price)
- $24,400 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Provenance
Mr Martin Crowe MBE, New Zealand
Mr Russell Crowe, Sydney, acquired from the above in 2006
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