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Joan Ridley Slazenger 8 Tennis Racket Press 1920/30
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Joan Ridley Slazenger 8 Tennis Racket Press 1920/30

1900 - 1920
Sold 12 April 2025 · Shaun King Antiques
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A rare opportunity to purchase the SLAZENGER MAHOGANY TENNIS RACKET PRESS of MISS JOAN C. RIDLEY, BRITISH TENNIS PLAYER of the 1920s and 30s. At the height of her career she reached the Mixed Doubles Final at Wimbledon in 1929.

The PRESS, which holds 8 RACKETS, bears her initials JR in gilt and luggage labels, including WHITE STAR LINE, bearing her name. There are 7 dividing boards, leather handle and three screws and nuts.

A brief search on-line revealed a Getty Image of Miss Ridley holding a pristine 8 Racket Press at Waterloo Station prior to departure for the USA IN 1933. Copyright restrictions prevent me from showing it in this listing.

There are two RACKETS Included, both bear the initials JOM (JOAN O’MEARA) following her marriage in 1935.

Also included are two, original Studio Photographs of Miss Ridley taken by Navana Ltd of London. One is framed, both have old water damage, mostly to the mounts.

Dimensions of Press:

Height: 15.5 inches (39.5 cm)

Width : 12 inches (30 cm)

Delivery within Mainland UK is 8ncluded. We ship Worldwide. Please enquire for a quote.

Date of Manufacture

Shaun King Antiques has dated this Vintage Tennis Racket Press to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
39.5cm (15.55")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Reference Numbers
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SA1121646
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A rare opportunity to purchase the SLAZENGER MAHOGANY TENNIS RACKET PRESS of MISS JOAN C. RIDLEY, BRITISH TENNIS PLAYER of the 1920s and 30s. At the height of her career she reached the Mixed Doubles Final at Wimbledon in 1929.
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The PRESS, which holds 8 RACKETS, bears her initials JR in gilt and luggage labels, including WHITE STAR LINE, bearing her name.
Shaun King Antiques

There are 7 dividing boards, leather handle and three screws and nuts.

fig 1. A wooden tennis racket press with metal wing nuts and a leather strap stands upright on a stone surface.
fig 1. Joan Ridley Slazenger 8 Tennis Racket Press 1920/30

A brief search on-line revealed a Getty Image of Miss Ridley holding a pristine 8 Racket Press at Waterloo Station prior to departure for the USA IN 1933. Copyright restrictions prevent me from showing it in this listing.

fig 2. A wooden tennis racket press with metal wing nuts and a leather strap stands upright on a stone surface.
fig 2. Joan Ridley Slazenger 8 Tennis Racket Press 1920/30

There are two RACKETS Included, both bear the initials JOM (JOAN O’MEARA) following her marriage in 1935.

Also included are two, original Studio Photographs of Miss Ridley taken by Navana Ltd of London. One is framed, both have old water damage, mostly to the mounts.

Dimensions of Press:

Height: 15.5 inches (39.5 cm)

Width : 12 inches (30 cm)

Delivery within Mainland UK is 8ncluded. We ship Worldwide. Please enquire for a quote.

Date of Manufacture

Shaun King Antiques has dated this Vintage Tennis Racket Press to the 1920s.

Height
39.5cm (15.55")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1121646
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Shaun King Antiques
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Third generation antiques dealer selling a wide range of large and small antiques pre 1920.

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Archive I A wooden tennis racket press with metal wing nuts and a leather strap stands upright on a stone surface. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Joan Ridley Slazenger 8 Tennis Racket Press 1920/30

Archive II A wooden tennis racket press with metal wing nuts and a leather strap stands upright on a stone surface. View II
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A wooden tennis racket press with metal wing nuts and a leather strap stands upright on a stone surface.
JOAN RIDLEY SLAZENGER 8 TENNIS RACKET PRESS 1920/30
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A wooden tennis racket press with metal wing nuts and a leather strap stands upright on a stone surface.
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  • ObjectSporting Collectibles
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialWood, Metal, Leather
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsThreaded metal screws, Leather securing strap, Maker stamp, Laminated wood construction
  • SizeH 39.5 cm (16 in) x W 30 cm (12 in) x D 12 cm (5 in)

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Wooden racket presses were introduced in the late 19th and early 20th centuries to maintain the shape of laminated wood frames and prevent warping from humidity and tension.

They were typically crafted from hardwoods such as ash, beech, or mahogany, featuring brass or steel wing nuts, threaded bolts, and leather straps.

Authentic pieces from this era often feature maker stamps, patinated metal hardware, genuine leather components, and signs of period wear consistent with active use.

These pieces can be displayed on bookshelves, mounted on walls as sports heritage art, or styled on mantelpieces to add character and a sense of history to a room.

Keep wooden items out of direct sunlight and away from extreme temperature fluctuations, applying microcrystalline wax periodically to nourish the wood and protect the finish.
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