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Vintage Tennis Racquet Wright & Ditson Championship Champion Wood Racket Sears
Estimated price for orientation: 75 $
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Description Brand: Wright & Ditson, Makers, Boston, Mass. Sears MPN: n/a Model: Championship Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Absolutely Beautiful VintageWright & Ditson Championship RacketSears Model - Endorsed by Richard Dudley SearsWright & Ditson, MakersBoston, Mass., U.S.A.Wright & Ditson produced the "Sears" model tennis racket from 1888-1900. The racket is endorsed by Richard Sears, Harvard class of 1883.Seven time U.S. Singles Champion Champion from 1881 to 1887.This is an absolutely beautiful racket/raquet. This racket is in remarkable condition, with straight and true frame, nearly flawless decals, and beautiful leather buttcap.Original strings (cat gut?) are a bit rough as you can see in the photos.Finish, graphics, and markings are clean, clear, and beautiful.Absolutely beautiful patina.See photos for full details, and please feel free to ask any questions that you might have.I'll help out any way possible.Written on the edge: 76-48.2 I have no idea what these numbers mean.This racket is in incredible condition and would make a great addition to any collection!My wife says it is time to start downsizing and clear things out a bit . . . and yes, she's right.My loss is your gain.This racket is priced for a very quick sale.I have several other fantastic and beautiful vintage and wood tennis rackets and wood racket presses for sale.Check my other listings to see these beauties.Buy more than one racket and/or press and pay shipping on only the first item.From www.mitchellssportsantiques dot com backslash tenisrackets.aspNamed for champion Richard Sears, this W&D racket was probably made between 1901 and 1905. Bears a patent date of Jan.3rd 1905. See Ref.8 TA&C pages 80 and 179. This racket is in very good to excellent condition. It has reinforced shoulders, perfect strings which appear original, good butt cap and the great transitional flat top head. An early beauty. Price: $175 SOLD Please check my feedback to buy with confidence. Refund gladly provided if I have misrepresented this item in any
substantive manner.I'm cleaning house, giving you the opportunity to buy some great
items.Please check my current and upcoming auctions for some excellent
items.I will gladly combine shipping to save you money and to save me
time.Please contact me to arrange for combined shipping. The more you buy, the more you save, so bid early, bid often,
and bid high!You will NOT be disappointed.Thanks
for looking!
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| Brand: | Wright & Ditson, Makers, Boston, Mass. Sears | MPN: | n/a |
| Model: | Championship | Country/Region of Manufacture: | United States |
Absolutely Beautiful VintageWright & Ditson Championship RacketSears Model - Endorsed by Richard Dudley SearsWright & Ditson, MakersBoston, Mass., U.S.A.Wright & Ditson produced the "Sears" model tennis racket from 1888-1900. The racket is endorsed by Richard Sears, Harvard class of 1883.Seven time U.S. Singles Champion Champion from 1881 to 1887.This is an absolutely beautiful racket/raquet. This racket is in remarkable condition, with straight and true frame, nearly flawless decals, and beautiful leather buttcap.Original strings (cat gut?) are a bit rough as you can see in the photos.Finish, graphics, and markings are clean, clear, and beautiful.Absolutely beautiful patina.See photos for full details, and please feel free to ask any questions that you might have.I'll help out any way possible.Written on the edge: 76-48.2 I have no idea what these numbers mean.This racket is in incredible condition and would make a great addition to any collection!My wife says it is time to start downsizing and clear things out a bit . . . and yes, she's right.My loss is your gain.This racket is priced for a very quick sale.I have several other fantastic and beautiful vintage and wood tennis rackets and wood racket presses for sale.Check my other listings to see these beauties.Buy more than one racket and/or press and pay shipping on only the first item.From www.mitchellssportsantiques dot com backslash tenisrackets.asp
| Named for champion Richard Sears, this W&D racket was probably made between 1901 and 1905. Bears a patent date of Jan.3rd 1905. See Ref.8 TA&C pages 80 and 179. This racket is in very good to excellent condition. It has reinforced shoulders, perfect strings which appear original, good butt cap and the great transitional flat top head. An early beauty. Price: $175 SOLD Please check my feedback to buy with confidence. Refund gladly provided if I have misrepresented this item in any substantive manner.I'm cleaning house, giving you the opportunity to buy some great items.Please check my current and upcoming auctions for some excellent items.I will gladly combine shipping to save you money and to save me time.Please contact me to arrange for combined shipping. The more you buy, the more you save, so bid early, bid often, and bid high!You will NOT be disappointed.Thanks for looking! |