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← Sporting Memorabilia 3rd & 4th June 2019

A rare Feltham's Climax tennis racquet circa 1886, by Feltham's of London, stamped R. Whitty, 14 Tythebarn St. Liverpool and H.Faulkner to the wedge a

Hammer Price:
£220
Estimated Price:

£250 - £300

A rare Feltham's Climax tennis racquet circa 1886, by Feltham's of London, stamped R. Whitty, 14 Tythebarn St. Liverpool and H.Faulkner to the wedge and frame, the frame is also stamped with a registered number 49148, dating it to 1886, several breaks to the original string and the lamination has separated in a small part of the hoop This innovative frame is special because it has a very early laminated hoop with ash on the outside and cane to the inside.