Natural Willow English Cricket Bat & Cricket Ball

This a vintage Short Handle Willow Cricket Bat by the Colt Cricket Company, that was purchased in England.
On the face of the cricket bat Warranted, a crown, and Made in England are stamped near the shoulder. Further down the bat is the the motto of the bat: The Best Match Special. The cricket ball, also from England. The ball is stitched leather, 9 inches in circumference and weighs 158 grams (5.55 oz.).

The bat is in very good condition. There is a small dent near the toe of the bat. There is a slight lift of the wood at the toe. The short handle cricket bat is 30 3/4 inches long and 4 1/2 inches wide.