Polo Stick Collection

Ladies Inter Club Polo at Ranelagh - Rugby team, left to right Hon Mrs Edward Greenall, Miss F Philips, Miss B Balding and Miss Judy Forwood 1937

A German Present or the Lovers Token, 1816 (coloured engraving)
XCF22519 A German Present or the Lovers Token, 1816 (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prince Regent)

Amusements of our Sailors at Suez, Donkey Polo (engraving)
1622819 Amusements of our Sailors at Suez, Donkey Polo (engraving) by Courbould, Alfred (fl.1831-75); Private Collection; (add.info.: Amusements of our Sailors at Suez, Donkey Polo)

Before the Start of the Match, (oil on canvas)
990558 Before the Start of the Match, (oil on canvas) by Wright, George (1860-1942); 21.5x31.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Before the Start of the Match. George Wright (1860-1942)

A Polo Match, 1922 (oil on canvas)
827132 A Polo Match, 1922 (oil on canvas) by Koch, Ludwig (1866-1934); 92x71.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Polo Match. Ludwig Koch (1866-1934). Oil on canvas. Painted in 1922

Episodes in the Career of a Polo Pony (engraving)
1061947 Episodes in the Career of a Polo Pony (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Episodes in the Career of a Polo Pony)

Polo, from Worlds Dudes series (N31) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1888

Ladies Polo at Ranelagh - Final of Clanbrissil Cup Grimsthorpe ( Winners ), Left to right, Hon Mrs Murray, Lady Priscilla Willoughby, Hon Mrs Gurdon and Misss M Rolt 1938

The Southdown Ladies Polo Club at the Royal Artillery ground at Preston Park, Brighton, Sussex. Miss D Arcy Defries 1933

At the Mounted Gymkhana at the Ranelagh Club, West London, Miss Imogen Grenfell and Mr Holland - Martin. 13July 1929

Ladies Polo at Ranelagh Mrs Leslie chatting to two of the Oddments team, Hon Mrs Greenall ( Centre ) and Mrs John Bott 6 July 1934

Ladies Inter - Club Polo match at the Ranelagh Club, West London. Miss Nell Campbell ( Ferne " A " team ) makes a hit during a chase downfield. 1937

At the Ranelagh Club, the final of the Kings Coronation Cup polo match - Captain TJ Roark on his polo pony. 17July 1929

Ladies Polo at Ranelagh - Grimsthorpe versus Oddments for the Clanbrassil Cup Oddments, left to right Mrs John Bott, Mrs Philip Fleming, Hon Mrs Edward Greenhall and Lady Margaret 1938

Ladies Inter Club Polo at Ranelagh - Ranelagh Team Mrs Philip Fleming, Hon Mrs Murray, Lady Priscilla Willoughby and Mrs John Bott 1937

Ladies Inter Club Polo at Ranelagh - Ferne B Team left to right Miss Pamela Denison Pender, Miss Joan Lanyon, Miss Pat Kelley and Miss Betty Kelley 1937

Ladies Polo at Ranelagh - Oddments versus Valkyrie Mrs Merckel ( Oddments ) talking to friends 6 July 1934

The Ranelagh Club Mounted Gymkhana. The riders are; Miss Hazel Hirsch, Miss Audrey Molteno and Prudence Calron. 13 July 1929

Ranelagh- Play in progress in in the ladies match Oddments versus Valkyrie 6 July 1934

Ladies Inter Club Polo at Ranelagh - Ferne A team left to right Miss Joan Lysley, Miss Diana Bell, Miss Nell Campbell, and Miss Kit Tatham Warter 22 July 1937

The winning Polo team at Cowdray with the Junior Challenge Cup, August 1949 George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N32400

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From the prestigious Ladies Inter Club Polo at Ranelagh to the spirited Rugby team, the polo stick has been an essential tool in this exhilarating sport. In a coloured engraving titled 'A German Present or the Lovers Token' from 1816, we catch a glimpse of the historical significance and artistry associated with these sticks. The ladies match between Oddments and Valkyrie at Ranelagh showcases not only their skill but also their determination to excel in this thrilling game. Even beyond traditional matches, polo sticks have found their way into various forms of entertainment. An engraving titled 'Amusements of our Sailors at Suez' depicts donkey polo, highlighting how this sport transcends boundaries and brings joy to people across cultures. In another artwork called 'Before the Start of the Match, ' captured on canvas, we witness players preparing for battle with their trusty polo sticks by their side. The evolution of polo is beautifully portrayed in an oil painting from 1922 aptly named 'A Polo Match. ' This piece captures both the intensity and elegance that define this beloved sport. Additionally, engravings like 'Episodes in the Career of a Polo Pony' shed light on the bond between player and horse – a relationship crucial for success on the field. Polo sticks have even made appearances outside traditional sports settings. In Allen & Ginter Cigarettes' World Dudes series from 1888, one card features an illustration simply titled 'Polo, ' showcasing how this equipment has become synonymous with sophistication and style. Finally, we cannot overlook women's contributions to polo as seen through images such as those depicting Ladies Polo at Ranelagh or The Southdown Ladies Polo Club at Preston Park in Brighton. These snapshots remind us that gender knows no bounds when it comes to passion for this captivating game.