A Wright & Ditson 'Championship' tennis ball sealed in original red viscose packaging. Printed on ball '1932/APPROVED BY U.S.L.T. ASSN/PERMAWELT'. Materials: Wool, Rubber, Synthetic materialtennis

A Wright & Ditson 'Championship' tennis ball. Printed on ball '1934/APPROVED BY U.S.L.T. ASSN/PERMAWELT'. Materials: Wool, Rubbertennis

A Penn '1' tennis ball. Autographed in black marker by John McEnroe. Materials: Synthetic material, Rubber, Inktennis

A cameo brooch with carved image depicting a female playing tennis and inscr: 'US OPEN'. Maker name inscribed in side of shell section. Brooch framed by gold filigree. Materials: Shell, Gold/Metaltennis

A cameo brooch with carved image depicting a female playing tennis and inscr: 'WIMBLEDON 2001'. Maker name inscribed in side of shell section. Brooch framed by gold filigree. Materials: Shell, Gold/Metaltennis

A cameo 'habille' brooch with carved image depicting a side profile portrait of female holding racquet and wearing diamond bracelet. Materials: Shell, Gold/Metaltennis

A cameo brooch with carved image depicting a side profile bust portrait of female holding racquet. Materials: Shell, Silver/Metaltennis

A cameo brooch with carved image depicting a side profile bust portrait of female about to hit ball with racquet. Materials: Shell, Gold/Metaltennis

A pair of blue and white cameo glass vases. (.1) depicts a male youth playing tennis; (.2) depicts a female youth playing tennis. Materials: Glasstennis

A pewter sculpture of male figure with tennis racquet mounted on a square base. Figure is in action of serving ball. 'KAYSER' imprinted in base. Materials: Pewter/Metal compositetennis

A pewter sculpture of female figure with tennis racquet mounted on a square base. Figure has long skirt and hair pulled up onto head, and is in action of backhand stroke. 'KAYSER' imprinted in base. Materials: Pewter/Metal compositetennis

A bronze sculpture of female figure with tennis racquet mounted on a marble base. Figure is in action of serving ball. 'AG' imprinted in base. Bouraine's signature in bronze part of base. Materials: Bronze/Metal composite, Marbletennis

A pair of Slazenger net posts (.1 (winch) and .2), comprising of a wooden post slotted and fixed into metal base. Winch system is 'The Eezewynder' model. Inscription around metal base: SLAZENGERS LTD/MAKERS/LONDON. Materials: Metal, Wood, Painttennis

A pair of Slazenger net posts (.1 (winch) and .2), comprising of a wooden post slotted and fixed into metal base. Winch system is 'The Eezewynder' model. Inscription around metal base: SLAZENGERS LTD/MAKERS/LONDON. Materials: Metal, Wood, Painttennis

A pair of Ayres 'The Cavendish' net posts (.1 (winch) and .2), comprising of a wooden post slotted and fixed into metal base. Winch system is 'The Eezewynder' model. Inscription around metal base: AYRES PATENT/THE CAVENDISH/TENNIS POSTS. Materials: Metal, Wood, Paint, Lacquertennis

A pair of 'The Glydax' net posts (.1 and .2), featuring an 'The Eezewynder' net winch. Inscription around metal base: THE GLYDAX/STANDARD. Materials: Metal, Wood, Paint, Lacquertennis

A tennis net post, with detachable wood/metal upper from metal base. Inscription around base: SLAZENGERS/LONDON/COLONIAL. Materials: Metal, Wood, Paint, Ropetennis

A pair of metallic tennis net posts, (.1 winch & .2), which seem to have been designed to slot into holes oncourt. Materials: Metal, Painttennis

A pair of spiked wooden tennis net posts. Trademark inscription stamped on each, reads: A.J. REACH COMPANY/.../SIGN OF QUALITY. Materials: Wood, Lacquer, Metal, Paint, Inktennis

A pair of spiked wooden tennis net posts. Materials: Wood, Lacquer, Metaltennis

A pair of spiked wooden tennis net posts (.1-.2), accompanied by original court net (.3). Materials: Wood, Lacquer, Metal, Rope, String, Clothtennis

A 19th century tennis court net. Materials: Rope, Cordtennis

A 19th century tennis court net. Materials: Rope, Stringtennis

A Prince 'professional' tennis machine, with ball delivery cord, and electrical power cord. Machince essentially comprises of a ball container, from which balls collect into a six cylinder dispensing chamber, and then shot out, one after the other, through a retractable cannon. Materials: Metal, Plastic, Rubber, Acrylictennis

A Prince 'professional' tennis machine, with ball delivery cord, and 5 dispensing chamber cylinder caps. Machince essentially comprises of a ball container, from which balls collect into a six cylinder dispensing chamber, and then shot out, one after the other, through a retractable cannon. Materials: Metal, Plastic, Rubber, Acrylictennis

A bicycle, manufactured in Vietnam, adorned with cane and bamboo. Materials: Metal, Chrome plate, Bamboo, Cane, Rubber, Plastic, Glue, Lacquertennis

A Westfield 'Columbia' bicycle, featuring a tennis racquet holding clip at the rear of the bike frame. Bike features Torrington bicycle pedals, and U.S. Rubber bicycle tyres. Inscription across rear tyre: UNITED STATES No. 76 GIANT CHAIN TREAD. Materials: Metal, Chrome plate, Rubber, Paint, Clothtennis

Box containing a metal ground staple and screw bracket for anchoring a tennis net. Possible part of larger tennis set. Cover of box states:THE GRASS COURT SET OF NET BAND GROUND STAPLE AND ADJUSTER FOR LAWN TENNIS'. Inside of lid states: THE GRASS COURT SET'. Materials: Cardboard, Ink, Paper, Metaltennis

Box for a 'Terry's Tennis Racket Clip' used for attaching a racquet to a bicycle. Clip not in box (now attached to object 2009.74). Box stuffed with shredded green cellophane. Materials: Cardboard, Cellophane, Inktennis

Pack of 'Tennis Sporting Personalities' playing cards. Back of each card features a photographic image of a famous tennis player or stadium. UK patent app. number 8707446 and design app. numbers 1041081/2/3 & 4. Materials: Cardboard, Inktennis