Wright & Ditson "STAR"
Checkered Handle
Antique Youth Tennis
Racquet
c1901 - RARE
This racquet is from Jeanne Cherry’s personal collection.
This racquet has the “Wright
& Ditson Boston
Mass” early black logo on
the throat and the “Wright & Ditson Championship ball with tennis player” early trademark in black on the throat all
intact with chips in both. It has aged
varnish for an attractive patina. A
nicely styled “CBM”
is incised into the
throat just below the ball.
The handle is beautifully checkered on all four faces.
The Solid Convex Wedge is in excellent condition.
This racquet may have come as part of a family
boxed set.
25 1/2 inches long
4-inch diameter Checkered Handle with original butt collar.
The frame is straight in very good antique condition; however,
there are scuffs, dings and dirt.
The strings are original natural gut with
red gut trebling at the top; however, one died main string is broken.
This is an excellent example of a Wright & Ditson early checkered
handle Youth Tennis racquet from Jeanne Cherry’s personal collection.
We offer our racquets in all original condition with no
restoration or refinishing.
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Buyer pays all shipping costs, including insurance and
confirmation. We are happy to ship UPS, USPS, or FedEx as requested
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racquets including racquets formally owned by Jeanne Cherry that we purchased a
few years ago and other tennis collectibles, so check the Gemlure listings
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