Surf History
Tom Blake/Thomas Rogers Co. paddleboard from the late 1930s
Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 22 April, 2013 : – – Any Tom Blake Model is a must-have, but here without question is one of the finest we’ve ever seen. Constructed from lovely Philippine mahogany ( deck and bottom) with redwood rails and sealed with covered screws, this beauty is in original condition. The Thomas Rogers Company of Venice had the license to build Blake paddleboards from 1932 to 1939. This model was made during the end of their production as evidenced by use of Blake’s “life-ring” brass drain plug. Quite simply the top of it’s class. pre-auction estimate $10K- $15K
SATURDAY MAY 11TH
NOON – DOORS OPEN: PREVIEW SILENT & LIVE AUCTION: ANTIQUE ROADSHOW SURFBOARD APPRAISALS: ART WALK: SILENT AUCTION BIDDING OPENS: IMAGERY
1PM
MUSIC TOWER 7: BOOK SIGNINGS
3PM
MUSIC MATTSON2: VIP FOOD & COCKTAIL RECEPTION
4PM
MUSIC TOM CURREN TRIO: SILENT AUCTION BEGINS CLOSING IN STAGES
5PM
LIVE AUCTION BEGINS
8PM
MUSIC
10PM
DOORS CLOSE
Source: SHF
Author: Scott Bass / Steve Pezman / Erik Derman
Tags: Surfing Heritage Vintage Surf Auction, Tom Carroll, Pat Rawson