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ANTIQUE WOOD FLAT TOP TENNIS RACKET ORIGINAL CIRCA 1880'S VERY LOW BUY IT NOW
Estimated price for orientation: 475 $
Category: Fine Racquets
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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
Check out my antique auctions, click here >>> !MORE TENNIS BALL BOXES AND CANS AND RACKETS TO COME, KEEP CHECKING MY OTHER AUCTIONS .....NICE EXAMPLE OF A WOOD FLAT TOP TENNIS RACKET ... CIRCA 1880'S .... NO MAKERS MARK ... GOOD CONSTRUCTION .. WITH OLD GUT STRINGS ... NICE TRIANGULAR SHAPE AS SHOULD BE FOR FLAT TOPS .... AS YOU CAN SEE TIGHT STRINGING OVER 100 YEARS AGO EVENTUALLY WON OUT AND PULLED THE TOP DOWN A BIT AND THE CORNERS HAVE SLIGHT SPLITS ON THEM...SPLITS DO NOT GO THRU TO OTHER SIDE .. THIS IS NOT UNCOMMON FOR FLAT TOP RACKETS ... NICE TWO TYPE WOOD HANDLE ... BOTTOM OF HANDLE WAS CARVED IN A BIT AS SEEN IN PHOTO, I'M SURE THE ORIGINAL OWNER WANTED A THINNER HANDLE ON THE END, SIMILAR TO A FISH TAIL .... STILL RETAINS ORIGINAL LEATHER BUTT RING ......OVERALL THIS CONDITION IS GOOD WITH WONDERFUL PATINA AND USE, BEING NEARLY 125 YEARS OLD!! .. THIS WILL BE A WONDERFUL ADDITION TO ANY RACKET COLLECTION WITH THIS VERY LOW BUY IT NOW PRICE!! ... THIS IS A GIVE AWAY PRICE!!WE ARE ALWAYS OPEN TO REASONABLE OFFERS AND QUESTIONS. A MUST HAVE FOR ANY TENNIS ENTHUSIAST OR COLLECTOR!!PLEASE LEAVE FEEDBACK AFTER RECEIVING ITEM, AS I WILL DO THE SAME AFTER THAT.Be sure to add me to your ! PLEASE READ THIS INFORMATION ... .....I HAVE MANY ANTIQUE ,VINTAGE AND OLD GOLF ITEMS IN STOCK AND WILL BE SELLING ON EBAY ..SUCH AS GOLF BADGE, MEDAL, BALL BOX, STERLING SILVER ,BAG, ADVERTISING SIGNS,PROGRAM,CLUB,TEE BOX,TROPHY,TENNIS, TIN AND MORE.... returns will only be accepted if item was misrepresented. If you need more information please contact us! WE USE EBAY GLOBAL SHIPPING, THEY DETERMINE SHIPPING PRICE.International packages are shipped with ACCURATE customs declarations, and buyer is responsible for any custom fees!
NJ STATE RESIDENTS MUST PAY SALES TAX UNLESS RESALE CERTIFICATE (ST-120) IS PROVIDED.BID ACCORDINGLY. EBAY POLICY IS NOW PAYPAL , IF THIS DETERS YOU FROM BIDDING,CONTACT ME ..... I DO NOT MAKE MONEY ON SHIPPING NOR CAN I CONTROL THE TIME A PACKAGE ARRIVES TO YOU .... PRICES AND SPEED ARE DETERMINED BY THE SHIPPER, US POST OFFICE, FED EX OR UPS .... PACKAGING MATERIAL PRICES HAVE GONE UP ... AND ANY OVERAGE IN SHIPPING GOES TOWARDS MATERIAL AND LABOR.... PLEASE UNDERSTAND, I TRY MY BEST TO MAKE ALL HAPPY , SO PLEASE LEAVE POSITIVE FEEDBACK IN ALL CATEGORIES TO THE MOST POSITIVE EXTENT. EBAY RATES THE SELLERS ON THIS. THANKS
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| 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 |
Check out my antique auctions, click here >>> !MORE TENNIS BALL BOXES AND CANS AND RACKETS TO COME, KEEP CHECKING MY OTHER AUCTIONS .....NICE EXAMPLE OF A WOOD FLAT TOP TENNIS RACKET ... CIRCA 1880'S .... NO MAKERS MARK ... GOOD CONSTRUCTION .. WITH OLD GUT STRINGS ... NICE TRIANGULAR SHAPE AS SHOULD BE FOR FLAT TOPS .... AS YOU CAN SEE TIGHT STRINGING OVER 100 YEARS AGO EVENTUALLY WON OUT AND PULLED THE TOP DOWN A BIT AND THE CORNERS HAVE SLIGHT SPLITS ON THEM...SPLITS DO NOT GO THRU TO OTHER SIDE .. THIS IS NOT UNCOMMON FOR FLAT TOP RACKETS ... NICE TWO TYPE WOOD HANDLE ... BOTTOM OF HANDLE WAS CARVED IN A BIT AS SEEN IN PHOTO, I'M SURE THE ORIGINAL OWNER WANTED A THINNER HANDLE ON THE END, SIMILAR TO A FISH TAIL .... STILL RETAINS ORIGINAL LEATHER BUTT RING ......OVERALL THIS CONDITION IS GOOD WITH WONDERFUL PATINA AND USE, BEING NEARLY 125 YEARS OLD!! .. THIS WILL BE A WONDERFUL ADDITION TO ANY RACKET COLLECTION WITH THIS VERY LOW BUY IT NOW PRICE!! ... THIS IS A GIVE AWAY PRICE!!WE ARE ALWAYS OPEN TO REASONABLE OFFERS AND QUESTIONS. A MUST HAVE FOR ANY TENNIS ENTHUSIAST OR COLLECTOR!!PLEASE LEAVE FEEDBACK AFTER RECEIVING ITEM, AS I WILL DO THE SAME AFTER THAT.Be sure to add me to your ! PLEASE READ THIS INFORMATION ... .....I HAVE MANY ANTIQUE ,VINTAGE AND OLD GOLF ITEMS IN STOCK AND WILL BE SELLING ON EBAY ..SUCH AS GOLF BADGE, MEDAL, BALL BOX, STERLING SILVER ,BAG, ADVERTISING SIGNS,PROGRAM,CLUB,TEE BOX,TROPHY,TENNIS, TIN AND MORE.... returns will only be accepted if item was misrepresented. If you need more information please contact us! WE USE EBAY GLOBAL SHIPPING, THEY DETERMINE SHIPPING PRICE.International packages are shipped with ACCURATE customs declarations, and buyer is responsible for any custom fees!
NJ STATE RESIDENTS MUST PAY SALES TAX UNLESS RESALE CERTIFICATE (ST-120) IS PROVIDED.BID ACCORDINGLY. EBAY POLICY IS NOW PAYPAL , IF THIS DETERS YOU FROM BIDDING,CONTACT ME ..... I DO NOT MAKE MONEY ON SHIPPING NOR CAN I CONTROL THE TIME A PACKAGE ARRIVES TO YOU .... PRICES AND SPEED ARE DETERMINED BY THE SHIPPER, US POST OFFICE, FED EX OR UPS .... PACKAGING MATERIAL PRICES HAVE GONE UP ... AND ANY OVERAGE IN SHIPPING GOES TOWARDS MATERIAL AND LABOR.... PLEASE UNDERSTAND, I TRY MY BEST TO MAKE ALL HAPPY , SO PLEASE LEAVE POSITIVE FEEDBACK IN ALL CATEGORIES TO THE MOST POSITIVE EXTENT. EBAY RATES THE SELLERS ON THIS. THANKS
NJ STATE RESIDENTS MUST PAY SALES TAX UNLESS RESALE CERTIFICATE (ST-120) IS PROVIDED.BID ACCORDINGLY. EBAY POLICY IS NOW PAYPAL , IF THIS DETERS YOU FROM BIDDING,CONTACT ME ..... I DO NOT MAKE MONEY ON SHIPPING NOR CAN I CONTROL THE TIME A PACKAGE ARRIVES TO YOU .... PRICES AND SPEED ARE DETERMINED BY THE SHIPPER, US POST OFFICE, FED EX OR UPS .... PACKAGING MATERIAL PRICES HAVE GONE UP ... AND ANY OVERAGE IN SHIPPING GOES TOWARDS MATERIAL AND LABOR.... PLEASE UNDERSTAND, I TRY MY BEST TO MAKE ALL HAPPY , SO PLEASE LEAVE POSITIVE FEEDBACK IN ALL CATEGORIES TO THE MOST POSITIVE EXTENT. EBAY RATES THE SELLERS ON THIS. THANKS