Racquet, Circa 1880

Physical description

An F.H. Ayres Champion wooden tennis racquet, with tilt-top, solid convex throat, leather collar, slightly rounded square handle, and leather end wrap. Inscription across crown and throat on obverse: CHAMPION/F.H. AYRES/14 OZ/SUPERIOR. Materials: Wood, Lacquer, Glue, Metal, Leather, Gut

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