Racquet, Circa 1927

Physical description

A Spalding 'Royal' tennis racquet with bevelled crown, string whipping around shoulders, and deep-grooved octagonal handle. Model name across throat on obverse. Spalding ball trademark features along throat on reverse, and impressed in gold on butt cover. Materials: Wood, Metal, Lacquer, Glue, Gut, Ink, Leather, String, Paint

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