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LOT 2117
Vintage Wooden Tennis Racket
1920 A.D.
26 3/8 in. (420 grams, 67 cm).
Complete with original black stringing and ash frame bearing label 'Handmade by T.A.J. Harris, London'.
ProvenanceAcquired from Manfred Schotten Antiques, UK.
The Kusmirek Collection, UK.
Accompanied by a copy of the Manfred Schotten listing.
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LOT 2117
Vintage Wooden Tennis Racket
Estimate £120 - 170€140 - 200 (for guidance only)$160 - 230 (for guidance only)
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Boxing Head Protectors and Gloves
Circa 1940s A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
Comprising two padded leather head protectors with fabric ties and 'Slazenger Made In England' trade labels; a pair of padded leather gloves with fabric ties. 1 kg total, 23-26 cm
Acquired from Manfred Schotten Antiques, UK. The Kusmirek Collection, UK. Accompanied by copy of the previous listing. -
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Large Iron Compasses
Circa 1800 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
The long arms tapering to points; upcurving arch; no visible scale; fixing screw absent; possibly for use in ship-building. 1.48 kg, 71.5 cm
Acquired from Czerny's Auctions, Italy, 2106, lot 142. The Kusmirek Collection, UK. Accompanied by copy of the purchase invoice and lot details. -
Wooden Sporting Discus
Circa 1900 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
The wooden core set into a steel rim; stamped 'AAA PATT[ERN?]' for Amateur Athletic Association and 'LILLYWHITE-FROWD-LONDON'. 1.5 kg, 20 cm wide
Acquired from Manfred Schotten Antiques. The Kusmirek Collection, UK. Accompanied by a copy of the Manfred Schotten listing.
Possibly used in the 1948 London Olympics and Manufactured by Jas. Lillywhite, Frowd & Co., Boro, London.
