Three boxed table tennis sets, i) THE NEW GAME OF WHIFF-WAFF or TABLE TENNIS, by Slazenger & Sons, circa 1900, with two vellum battledores measuring a
£350 - £450
Three boxed table tennis sets, i) THE NEW GAME OF WHIFF-WAFF or TABLE TENNIS, by Slazenger & Sons, circa 1900, with two vellum battledores measuring about 40cm., posts with heavy clamps, net, and tube with four early balls, the rules (with service direct over the net) are printed inside the lid, the box is distressed but complete ii) TABLE TENNIS, THE NEW AND POPULAR PASTIME, by F.H. Ayres, circa 1910, with a pair of vellum battledores measuring about 36cm., very heavy cast-iron, free-standing posts and net plus two old balls, the box is neatly restored iii) TABLE TENNIS LATEST INDOOR GAME, circa 1910, with delightful illustration of the family at play, with a pair of plain wooden bats, posts (with wire supports) and net plus two old balls, all apparently very little used, rules (with service direct over the net) are included