Racquet, Circa 1974

Physical description

An unstrung Bancroft real tennis racquet, with traditional lobbed head, solid convex throat, double screwed shaft (dowels), and long, fine grooved handle. Bancroft logo, and wreathed black 'B' trademark feature across the throat. The inside of the base of the head is reinforced with hide. Materials: Wood, Glue, Lacquer, Ink, Hide

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