Association Badminton Racket. Rare Victorian Racquet. Battledore 1890s.

This scarce antique badminton racket which is a one piece dark hardwood racket, has gut stringing, white leather bound grip and is embossed Association Badminton.

Description

This scarce antique badminton racket which is a one piece dark hardwood racket, has gut stringing, white leather bound grip and is embossed Association Badminton.

The Badminton Association was formed in 1893 and this early racket dates from around that time so is a nice rare example.

Would make an interesting collectable item or a museum piece.

Date: 1890s.

Dimensions: Length: 64 cm (25 inches). Width: 20.5 cm (8 inches). Depth: 2 cm (3/4 inches).

Weight: 122 g.

Condition: Good original antique condition with wear and signs of use. Some splits and chips. Missing / broken strings. Slightly warped. Please see pictures.

Please note that only the racket is included and any other items in the pictures are for scale only.

References

SKU: AABR2611