Lot Essay
This rare metal racket pre-dates the metal rackets manufactured by Dayton in the U.S.A. and the Birmingham Aluminium Co. in England in the 1920's.
Details
A racket manufactured by Hobbies of Dereham, Norfolk, ca. 1918, in fine condition with steel frame, concave wedge, piano wire strings, rare tension device in the throat for centre main strings and octagonal handle covered in whipped cord, with leather grip.