Racquet, Circa 1912

Physical description

A wooden racquet with a convex throat, red whipping, and grooved handle. Inscription across the throat and along the stem of the obverse: DOUBLE/MAIN/5/G.G.B.&CO.LONDON. Butt cover features inscription:WHEN NOT IN USE/KEEP IN PRESS. The initials SB are scratched into the throat on obverse. Materials: Wood, Gut, Metal, Glue, Lacquer, String

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