Lot Essay
A fine example of an early real tennis racket.
THE PROPERTY OF A EUROPEAN COLLECTOR
An Alexandra real tennis racket manufactured by Feltham of London, 1870's, with tilted head, original coarse gut strings, walnut convex wedge and rare square cork overlay handle with collar and leather butt (some strings distressed).
Details
An Alexandra real tennis racket manufactured by Feltham of London, 1870's, with tilted head, original coarse gut strings, walnut convex wedge and rare square cork overlay handle with collar and leather butt (some strings distressed).
Provenance
Ownership inscription 'Kesteven' carved neatly on wedge and written on throat.