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Pair of Antique Exercise Clubs, English, Weighted Beech, Fitness Aid, Circa 1920
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Pair of Antique Exercise Clubs, English, Weighted Beech, Fitness Aid, Circa 1920

1900 - 1920
Description

This is a pair of antique exercise clubs. An English, weighted beech fitness aid, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920.

Fascinating exercise aids, also known as Indian Clubs

Displaying a desirable aged patina throughout

Turned beech presents deep caramel hues

Accentuated with spun detail and gently chamfered handles

Weighing 1.29kg (2.84 lb) and 1.28kg (2.82 lb) respectively

This is a charming pair of antique exercise clubs, with an attractive appearance and as good to use today as a hundred years ago. Delivered ready to enjoy.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 9.5cm (3.75'')

Max Depth: 9.5cm (3.75'')

Max Height: 50cm (19.75'')

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Physical Dimensions
Height
50cm (19.69")
Width
9.5cm (3.74")
Depth
9.5cm (3.74")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated these Antique Beech Exercise Clubs to the 1920s.

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SA1078722
Dealers Internal Reference
24373
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Description
This is a pair of antique exercise clubs. An English, weighted beech fitness aid, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920.

Fascinating exercise aids, also known as Indian Clubs

Displaying a desirable aged patina throughout

fig 1. A pair of turned brown beech wood Indian exercise clubs featuring incised decorative ring grooves on the handles.
fig 1. Pair of Antique Exercise Clubs, English, Weighted Beech, Fitness Aid, Circa 1920

Turned beech presents deep caramel hues

Accentuated with spun detail and gently chamfered handles

Weighing 1.29kg (2.84 lb) and 1.28kg (2.82 lb) respectively

“
This is a charming pair of antique exercise clubs, with an attractive appearance and as good to use today as a hundred years ago.
London Fine Antiques

Delivered ready to enjoy.

fig 2. A pair of turned brown beech wood Indian exercise clubs featuring incised decorative ring grooves on the handles.
fig 2. Pair of Antique Exercise Clubs, English, Weighted Beech, Fitness Aid, Circa 1920

Dimensions:

Max Width: 9.5cm (3.75'')

Max Depth: 9.5cm (3.75'')

Max Height: 50cm (19.75'')

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.

We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.

fig 3. A pair of turned brown beech wood Indian exercise clubs featuring incised decorative ring grooves on the handles.
fig 3. Pair of Antique Exercise Clubs, English, Weighted Beech, Fitness Aid, Circa 1920

Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.

Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment.

Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.

Our Ref: 24373

Height
50cm (19.69")
Width
9.5cm (3.74")
Depth
9.5cm (3.74")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated these Antique Beech Exercise Clubs to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1078722
Dealers Internal Ref
24373
London Fine Antiques
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Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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Pair of Antique Exercise Clubs, English, Weighted Beech, Fitness Aid, Circa 1920

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A pair of turned brown beech wood Indian exercise clubs featuring incised decorative ring grooves on the handles.
Pair Of Antique Exercise Clubs, English, Weighted Beech, Fitness Aid, Circa 1920
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  • ObjectExercise Clubs
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEarly 20th Century
  • MaterialBeech
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned wood, Incised ring grooves, Teardrop profile, Ergonomic handles
  • SizeH 50 cm (20 in) x W 9.5 cm (4 in) x D 9.5 cm (4 in)

These early twentieth-century exercise clubs originate from England, dating to circa 1920. Fashioned from weighted beech, the pair exhibits a warm brown colour with deep caramel hues across the turned timber surfaces, complemented by an aged patina and minor surface wear. Each club displays a distinct teardrop profile, featuring ergonomic handles accented with incised ring grooves and spun detail. Measuring 50 cm high, 9.5 cm wide, and 9.5 cm deep, these objects suit deployment in a gentleman's library or study environment. They fit well standing upright on a bookshelf or displayed atop a flat surface as a decorative fitness aid or historical conversation piece within a home setting.

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Popularised in the 19th and early 20th centuries, Indian clubs were swinging weights used in physical culture regimes to improve upper body strength, posture, and joint mobility.

Traditional exercise clubs were turned from dense hardwoods such as beech, oak, or mahogany, often featuring lead inserts or weighted cores to provide balanced resistance during routines.

Authentic period clubs display turned lathe marks, subtle hand-carved detailing or incised ring grooves, and natural patina or surface wear consistent with historical handling.

These objects work well as sculptural accents placed on a library shelf, displayed on a mantlepiece, or grouped inside a shadow box in a study or home office.

Dust regularly with a soft cloth and apply a quality beeswax polish periodically to maintain the timbers lustre, ensuring the pieces are kept away from direct heat sources to prevent wood movement.
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