Michael Vaughan Signed Mini Bat
Personally signed by Michael Vaughan
This fantastic mini Gunn and Moore cricket bat was signed by England's 2005 Ashes-winning captain Michael Vaughan on October 20, 2009 in Leeds. Vaughan enjoyed superb form during the summer, including the highest score in the series by a batsmen of either side of 166 at Edgbaston - all using his trusty Gunn and Moore wand.
After probably the greatest ever Test series held on these shores, and possibly the greatest Test series of all time, Vaughan's team finally triumphed 2-1. The Australians had taken the lead at Lord's, but a thrilling two-run victory at Edgbaston turned the tide back in England's favour. A draw at an electric Old Trafford was followed by an England victory at Trent Bridge.
England needed to draw or win in the final test at the Oval, and going into the fifth and final day, the match could still have gone either way. An explosive 156 from Pietersen secured victory for England - and the 2005 Ashes series was won.
The bat comes with a certificate of authenticity showing Vaughan signing.