A pair of battledore rackets, manufactured by Payne, with vellum (one split) and original double gut stringing, each with gilt-tooled crimson leather covering, stamped in gold <I>Payne</I>, one with the No.6 (slight damage to throats and some wear) | Christie's

Sale 9417

TENNIS, CRICKET AND TRADITIONAL SPORTS

London, South Kensington

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25 June 2002

Browse Sale

Lot 86

A pair of battledore rackets, manufactured by Payne, with vellum (one split) and original double gut stringing, each with gilt-tooled crimson leather covering, stamped in gold Payne, one with the No.6 (slight damage to throats and some wear)

Price realised

GBP 1,058

Estimate

GBP 400 - GBP 600

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A pair of battledore rackets, manufactured by Payne, with vellum (one split) and original double gut stringing, each with gilt-tooled crimson leather covering, stamped in gold Payne, one with the No.6 (slight damage to throats and some wear)
Provenance: Balcarres, Colingsburg, Fife (2)
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