Three boxed table tennis sets, i) INDOOR TENNIS (Palace Series), a rather basic set, with plain wooden bats, wooden posts, 5 inch net, 4 early balls,
£250 - £350
Three boxed table tennis sets, i) INDOOR TENNIS (Palace Series), a rather basic set, with plain wooden bats, wooden posts, 5 inch net, 4 early balls, Rules requiring direct service suggesting an early date, circa 1910 ii) TENNIS DE TABLE, contained in a wooden, hinged box, displaying a delightful illustration of a boy and girl at play, with pair of battledores circa 30cm., very fine free-standing posts, quality net only circa 100cm., 4 early balls, a set for juniors, no printed rules iii) PING PONG OR GOSSIMA THE NEW TABLE GAME, by J. Jaques & Son, circa 1905, with pair of exceptionally fine, gilt-decorated battledores measuring 40cm., one with a thinner grip for the lady, wooden turned posts with heavy brass clamps, net, 3 early balls, Rules and Directions, the box-lid with slightly chipped ''fantasy'' label and detached