Badminton Racket. Jamsetjees Sons Sialkot India. Racquet c1880.

This scarce antique badminton racket which is made of a dark hardwood has gut stringing, leather handle cap and is marked with Jamsetjees Sons Sialkot to the handle.

Description

This scarce antique badminton racket which is made of a dark hardwood has gut stringing, leather handle cap and is marked with Jamsetjees Sons Sialkot to the handle.

This early racket dates from c1880 and is a rare example with one other being in the Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum.

Would make an interesting collectable item or a museum piece.

Date: c1880.

Dimensions: Length: 65 cm (25 1/2 inches). Width: 20.5 cm (8 inches). Depth: 2 cm (3/4 inches).

Weight: 126 g.

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

References

SKU: JSSBR2566