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George G. Bussey "THE TOURNAMENT 3" Ball Tail Antique Lawn Tennis Racket c.1925
Estimated price for orientation: 2 250 $
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Description Brand: George G. Bussey Country of Manufacture: United Kingdom Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
George G. Bussey “The Tournament 2” Lawn Tennis Racket c.1925A fine and rare example of a ball tail lawn tennis racket by George G. Bussey & Company, one of the premier racket-makers of their day. In 1887 George Bussey was known as the largest manufacturer of athletic goods in London. Light ash frame with Bussey’s concave wave wedge. The wedge is embossed with gilt ‘The Tournament 3’ with the Bussey logo ‘GGB & Co. London’ in the wedge. The racket has a good straight frame with the original shoulder whipping and the extremely rare and sought after ball tail handle. The racket is believed to have been professionally re-strung in the same style done during its era with natural gut and three rows of trebling on both the top and bottom.27" long x 9" wide*Please wait for your invoice before paying - invoice will include cost of shipping, insurance and signature confirmation.
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| Brand: | George G. Bussey | Country of Manufacture: | United Kingdom |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: | United Kingdom |
George G. Bussey “The Tournament 2” Lawn Tennis Racket c.1925A fine and rare example of a ball tail lawn tennis racket by George G. Bussey & Company, one of the premier racket-makers of their day. In 1887 George Bussey was known as the largest manufacturer of athletic goods in London. Light ash frame with Bussey’s concave wave wedge. The wedge is embossed with gilt ‘The Tournament 3’ with the Bussey logo ‘GGB & Co. London’ in the wedge. The racket has a good straight frame with the original shoulder whipping and the extremely rare and sought after ball tail handle. The racket is believed to have been professionally re-strung in the same style done during its era with natural gut and three rows of trebling on both the top and bottom.27" long x 9" wide*Please wait for your invoice before paying - invoice will include cost of shipping, insurance and signature confirmation.