A cricket bat used by Sir Donald Bradman and signed by his 1948 Invincible teammates is expected to fetch up to $20,000 when it goes under the hammer later this month.
Charles Leski, whose company is selling the item, says Bradman used the Skyes bat to score 115 in his final first-class innings at home before the team travelled to England in 1948.
They went on to become – and remain – the only Australian side to go through an entire Ashes tour unbeaten.
The item, which spent 20 years on display at the WACA from 1984, will be auctioned on August 15 in Melbourne.
“Few items of cricketing memorabilia overshadow those belonging to Sir Donald Bradman,” said Leski.
“Of these, his bats are among the most prized possessions because they were his ultimate stock in trade.
“Together with his baggy green caps, they represent his unique talent that has yet to be matched.”