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Wicket keeping gauntlets 1920’s. An example of a pair of leather wicket-keeping gloves used in the period, makers unknown but endorsed by Leslie Ames, Kent and England to the back of the glove. These gloves with tan leather backs are ventilated from the back and a strip of elastic has replaced the previous strap. The face of the gloves are faced with pimpled rubber, the wrist guards are more heavily padded than previous and the most important innovation is the addition of internal thumb and finger cups which aid protection without adding weight and bulk. Some wear and fading otherwise in good condition