Joan Ridley Slazenger 8 Tennis Racket Press 1920/30

Name: Joan Ridley Slazenger 8 Tennis Racket Press 1920/30
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1121646
Availability: SoldOut

1900 - 1920

Sold by Shaun King Antiques

Description

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.

Physical Dimensions

Height

39.5cm (15.55")

Width

30cm (11.81")

Depth

12cm (4.72")

Declaration

Shaun King Antiques has dated this piece to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1121646

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Description

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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. JOAN RIDLEY SLAZENGER 8 TENNIS RACKET PRESS 1920/30 — 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. JOAN RIDLEY SLAZENGER 8 TENNIS RACKET PRESS 1920/30 — 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.