Back to the main page Back to category Rares
watch details
Super RARE Vintage 1905 B G I Bridgeport Gun Implement Henley Tennis Racket
Estimated price for orientation: 50 $
Category: Rares
Class:
Description Condition: Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition
Super RARE Vintage 1905 B G I Bridgeport Gun Implement Henley Tennis Racket CLASSIC: Antique old early wood wooden racquet in large teardrop shape; original strings intact; beautiful contrasting woods. The BGI Company manufactured guns and sporting goods in Bridgeport, CT, for a short time at the turn of the 19th – 20th century. They went out of business in 1908. The business office was in New York. There are not a lot of BGI rackets around. NOTE: Part of a group of 13 rackets. I will list two rackets a day between February 9 and February 14. Will combine items for much reduced postage for multiple purchases. MODEL: B G I Bridgeport Gun Implement Co Henley HEAD: Classic period tear drop (teardrop) oval; stock is square at the shoulders and all the way around the top of the head; less than expected wear to the top of the head WARPING: none FRAME: excellent condition and retains most of the crackled original finish and a soft glow THROAT WEDGE: convex in the style of the period; has 1905 5-piece laminated wedge STRINGS: original very thick gut strings as shown BANDING: none; this racket pre-dates banding DECALS: as shown GRIP: 4 5/8 inches; never had grip material. PLEASE NOTE: the grip is a work of art and a “trademark” of B G I: cross-hatched on the four broad sides like on the grip of a fancy pistol; the four narrow sides of the grip are not scored or grooved STAMPS: 13 - 2 as shown (probably for the weight) WEIGHT: actual weight is 13.2 ounces END CAP: leather strip at the base of the handle is 99.95 intact; the heel end cap as shown Postage will be based on 2.5 pounds of packed weight. International buyer: please wait for MY invoice. International shipping: Approximately $45 for one racket; $4 for each additional racket in the same box. Last racket in this collection will be listed on February 14.
Description
| Condition: | Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition |
Super RARE Vintage 1905 B G I Bridgeport Gun Implement Henley Tennis Racket CLASSIC: Antique old early wood wooden racquet in large teardrop shape; original strings intact; beautiful contrasting woods. The BGI Company manufactured guns and sporting goods in Bridgeport, CT, for a short time at the turn of the 19th – 20th century. They went out of business in 1908. The business office was in New York. There are not a lot of BGI rackets around. NOTE: Part of a group of 13 rackets. I will list two rackets a day between February 9 and February 14. Will combine items for much reduced postage for multiple purchases. MODEL: B G I Bridgeport Gun Implement Co Henley HEAD: Classic period tear drop (teardrop) oval; stock is square at the shoulders and all the way around the top of the head; less than expected wear to the top of the head WARPING: none FRAME: excellent condition and retains most of the crackled original finish and a soft glow THROAT WEDGE: convex in the style of the period; has 1905 5-piece laminated wedge STRINGS: original very thick gut strings as shown BANDING: none; this racket pre-dates banding DECALS: as shown GRIP: 4 5/8 inches; never had grip material. PLEASE NOTE: the grip is a work of art and a “trademark” of B G I: cross-hatched on the four broad sides like on the grip of a fancy pistol; the four narrow sides of the grip are not scored or grooved STAMPS: 13 - 2 as shown (probably for the weight) WEIGHT: actual weight is 13.2 ounces END CAP: leather strip at the base of the handle is 99.95 intact; the heel end cap as shown Postage will be based on 2.5 pounds of packed weight. International buyer: please wait for MY invoice. International shipping: Approximately $45 for one racket; $4 for each additional racket in the same box. Last racket in this collection will be listed on February 14.