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Rare Vintage Wood & Aluminum Metal 1927 Spalding DURALITE Tennis Racket
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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
Rare Vintage Wood & Aluminum 1927 Spalding DURALITE Tennis Racket Original StringsUntil last month, I was not aware of this style racket or that anyone other than Dayton was making metal rackets. Reach (Philadelphia) took out the original patent for this in 1925 and sold it to Spalding in 1926. Reach made this exact same style in 1925; Spalding made it for about two years after that… probably not a big seller for either company and therefore hard to find.Antique old early wood wooden and aluminum metal racquet with art deco style elements.NOTE: Part of a group of 12 rackets fresh to the market. I have listed two rackets a day between June 16 and June 21. Will combine items for much reduced postage for multiple purchases.MODEL: 1927 Spalding DURALITEALUMINUM HEAD: classic period oval; frame is square at the shoulders and all the way around the head; expected wear to the top of the head. WARPING: noneWOOD THROAT: excellent solid condition; soft glow old finish on the shaftTHROAT WEDGE: open throat as shown.STRINGS: looks like original thick blue and tan twist lamb gut; Daytons were strung with metal piano wire that shredded the ball; this was a big improvement.BANDING: four original intact black and black/broze green and bronze color silk cord bandsDECALS: As shown; very good to excellent. GRIP: 5 1/8 inchesSTAMPS: MEDIUIM and M (upside down?) on one side; S P 1 and upside down 7 (?) on the opposite sideWEIGHT: weighs 14.0 ounces actual weight END CAP: leather strip 98% intact with very minor wear as shown in the photo. End cap as shown.Postage will be based on 3.5 pounds of packed weight. International buyer: please wait for the 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 June 21.
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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 |
Rare Vintage Wood & Aluminum 1927 Spalding DURALITE Tennis Racket Original StringsUntil last month, I was not aware of this style racket or that anyone other than Dayton was making metal rackets. Reach (Philadelphia) took out the original patent for this in 1925 and sold it to Spalding in 1926. Reach made this exact same style in 1925; Spalding made it for about two years after that… probably not a big seller for either company and therefore hard to find.Antique old early wood wooden and aluminum metal racquet with art deco style elements.NOTE: Part of a group of 12 rackets fresh to the market. I have listed two rackets a day between June 16 and June 21. Will combine items for much reduced postage for multiple purchases.MODEL: 1927 Spalding DURALITEALUMINUM HEAD: classic period oval; frame is square at the shoulders and all the way around the head; expected wear to the top of the head. WARPING: noneWOOD THROAT: excellent solid condition; soft glow old finish on the shaftTHROAT WEDGE: open throat as shown.STRINGS: looks like original thick blue and tan twist lamb gut; Daytons were strung with metal piano wire that shredded the ball; this was a big improvement.BANDING: four original intact black and black/broze green and bronze color silk cord bandsDECALS: As shown; very good to excellent. GRIP: 5 1/8 inchesSTAMPS: MEDIUIM and M (upside down?) on one side; S P 1 and upside down 7 (?) on the opposite sideWEIGHT: weighs 14.0 ounces actual weight END CAP: leather strip 98% intact with very minor wear as shown in the photo. End cap as shown.Postage will be based on 3.5 pounds of packed weight. International buyer: please wait for the 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 June 21.