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Lot 1:
Description
20 x 12
A vintage shadow box display titled "The History of the Tennis Racket, " presented within a dark wooden frame with a glass front. The interior features a dark green background, mounting a collection of miniature artifacts including a gold-colored replica trophy, a group of five small-scale vintage-style tennis rackets (predominantly wood-toned, with one accented in yellow and red), and a miniature period tennis ball. A circular gold-colored medallion marked "THE CHAMPIONSHIPS WIMBLEDON" with crossed rackets is also affixed. Two informational plaques provide historical context: one detailing "THE HISTORY OF THE TENNIS RACKET" and its evolution from the 1880s to the 1950s, and another describing the origin of the word "Tennis" and early championships, specifically Wimbledon (1877) and the U.S. Open (1881). A group of four small sepia-toned images depict tennis players demonstrating specific strokes, labeled "Backhand volley, " "Forehand lob, " "Serve, " and "Forehand ground stroke."
Condition report:
Good overall condition. Minor wear consistent with age is present on the wooden frame. Some internal dust is visible behind the glass. No apparent damage to the internal components.
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