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EARLY Horace Partridge Antique Cork Handle Flat Top w/ Neck Collar Racket c.1882
Estimated price for orientation: 100 $
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Description Brand: Horace Partridge Country of Manufacture: U.S. Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Horace Partridge & Co. Lawn Tennis Racket (c.1882)Horace Partridge & Company, located at 497-499 Washington St, Boston, MA, started making tennis rackets in the early 1880's. This is one of the earliest, quite possibly the first. Only surface corner cracks - very rare for a true flat top!The long triangular head is camfered along the inside and has held up quite well as it has maintained its unique shape. The gut strings look to be original, although since rackets back then were often re-strung, it's clear that this racket was strung in the typical manner of its era - not one single knot! The neck collar has some gouges, but is still intact and well affixed. The long cork square-ish grip has some cracks in it and is missing small bits in a few spots (pictured). There are brass screws on each side of the wedge. Ash frame with nice dark patina. It appears that the lower screw caused a crack in the thin part of the wedge (pictured). The racket is labeled "No. 100" and has the owner's initials artfully impressed in the throat area. No signs of warping.A fraction shy of 27" long x 9" widePlease review the images carefully. If you have any questions or would like additional pictures, just ask.Please wait for my invoice, which will include the cost of shipping, insurance and signature confirmation.
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| Brand: | Horace Partridge | Country of Manufacture: | U.S. |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: | United States |
Horace Partridge & Co. Lawn Tennis Racket (c.1882)Horace Partridge & Company, located at 497-499 Washington St, Boston, MA, started making tennis rackets in the early 1880's. This is one of the earliest, quite possibly the first. Only surface corner cracks - very rare for a true flat top!The long triangular head is camfered along the inside and has held up quite well as it has maintained its unique shape. The gut strings look to be original, although since rackets back then were often re-strung, it's clear that this racket was strung in the typical manner of its era - not one single knot! The neck collar has some gouges, but is still intact and well affixed. The long cork square-ish grip has some cracks in it and is missing small bits in a few spots (pictured). There are brass screws on each side of the wedge. Ash frame with nice dark patina. It appears that the lower screw caused a crack in the thin part of the wedge (pictured). The racket is labeled "No. 100" and has the owner's initials artfully impressed in the throat area. No signs of warping.A fraction shy of 27" long x 9" widePlease review the images carefully. If you have any questions or would like additional pictures, just ask.Please wait for my invoice, which will include the cost of shipping, insurance and signature confirmation.