Racquet, Circa 1970

Physical description

A Davis Imperial tennis racquet, with string whipping around shoulders, and leather handle grip with patterned perforations. Model name features across base of head, flanked by crown devices around the shoulders and an ornamental swirl below. TAD "Kings of the Court" trademark features on lower shaft on reverse. Davis coat-of-arms "Duce virtute comite fortuna" trademark features on lower shaft on obverse. TAD trademarks feature on throat and rubber butt cap. Materials: Wood, Nylon, Ink, Glue, Lacquer, Metal, String, Leather, Adhesive tape, Rubber

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