Catalogue for the auction of
Cricket, Wisden Cricketers’ Almanacks,
Football & Sporting Memorabilia

Wicket keeping gauntlets 1880’s. An early example of a pair of white kid leather wicket-keeping gloves used in the period, made by Geo. G. Bussey & Co of Peckham. The gloves offered little protection, some to the wrists and some ventilation. The gloves in remarkably good condition for their age. Rarely seen. Sold with the vendors notes on the gloves.