Pen holder with 3 historic balls from Gutta Percha period. The Pen holder displays three playable gutta percha style balls (the smooth, the hammered & the bramble pattern). About the Golf Balls Gutta Percha is the Malaysian phrase for tree sap originally derived from the Sapodilla tree. A member of the Sapotaceae family, sapodilla is native to Central & South America, specifically from the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico to Costa Rica. But now found throughout the tropical regions of the world including Malaysia, India & the West Indies. First discovered being used for handles on daggers & knives in Malaysia. The Gutta Percha ball was the ball that opened golf to the masses, the first major development in the evolution of the golf ball. The resin was a great insulating material, later used in dentistry. When heated in hot water it was found to become very soft & easy to shape. Gift Personalisation Desk Pen Holder (3 Ball) can have up to 15 characters, engraved on a small brass plate. Notes Please note that due to the h&-crafted nature of these products, delivery is within 15 days.