1907 Kirkwall Ba ball sells for over £3,000 at auction
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1907 Kirkwall Ba ball sells for over £3,000 at auction

21 Aug 2026 · Originally published 20 Aug 2026 8/10 Original headline: Historic Orkney Ba sold at auction for more than £3,000
A handcrafted leather ball used in a 1907 youth game of Ba has sold for £3,800, significantly exceeding its initial valuation. The ball, which was won by Pat Gunn during the traditional Kirkwall contest, serves as a piece of local history for a game that dates back to medieval times.
Source: BBC Scotland Orkney
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