Racquet, Circa 1907

Physical description

A Spalding 'Gold Medal' tennis racquet, featuring: laminated convex throat; bevelled head; and, fine-grooved, thick octagonal handle. Decal of model name and wreathed medallions emblem features across throat on obverse. 'A.G. Spalding & Bros. Made in U.S.A.' logo encircling ball trademark features on throat on reverse, and is impressed on butt cover. Handwritten inscriptiona cross butt cover: WATERS/"D" CO. Materials: Wood, Lacquer, Glue, Metal, Ink, Gut, Leather, String

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