{"product_id":"hunts-county-caerulex-harrow-cricket-bat-vintage","title":"Hunts County Caerulea Harrow Cricket Bat - Salix Caerulea Willow - Vintage Used Collector's Item","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsed. Vintage, well used. Sold as a collector's item only — not intended for play. Please refer to all photos carefully before purchasing — full condition notes below.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA vintage \u003cstrong\u003eHunts County \"Caerulea\"\u003c\/strong\u003e Harrow-size cricket bat, made from \u003cstrong\u003eSalix Caerulea (English willow)\u003c\/strong\u003e — the traditional premium bat-making willow. Stamped on the blade: \u003cstrong\u003e“Salix Caerulea Willow”\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e“Patent Hand Crafted” \/ “Hand Made”\u003c\/strong\u003e. Hunts County is a well-regarded British cricket bat manufacturer with a long heritage, and the Caerulea model is named directly after the willow species from which it is made. This bat is a characterful vintage piece suitable for display, prop use, or as a cricket memorabilia collectible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem details (photo-verified):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hunts County\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caerulea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harrow (youth\/junior size — approximately 80cm \/ ~31.5” total length, as shown in tape measure photos)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Salix Caerulea — English willow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand crafted \/ hand made — stamped on blade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark rubber\/composition grip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFace:\u003c\/strong\u003e Covered in aged linen\/canvas facing tape over the playing surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition (photo-verified):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsed — vintage and well used; sold as a collector's item, not for play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cracked, peeling, and chipped at the shoulder join where the rubber meets the blade; grip heavily worn throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade face:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aged linen facing tape applied over the full playing surface; tape is soiled and lifting at edges; underlying wood shows heavy ball marks, dents, and grain splits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand sticker\/label:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mostly peeled away — only the circular outline remains on the face; “Salix Caerulea Willow” text still legible, stamped directly into the wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exposed willow with splits and surface grain damage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy ball impact marking and surface dirt throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition as shown in images\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Recovered Riches","offers":[{"title":"Hunts county","offer_id":54807248896339,"sku":"Bin 1","price":35.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1054\/5692\/7059\/files\/33e58f6a-6f63-43f6-b8f8-2bec32382a7e.jpg?v=1788179281","url":"https:\/\/recoveredriches.co.uk\/products\/hunts-county-caerulex-harrow-cricket-bat-vintage","provider":"Recovered Riches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}