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A Pair of Edwardian Metal Tennis Court Net Posts by F.h. Ayres
Elmgarden
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A Pair of Edwardian Metal Tennis Court Net Posts by F.h. Ayres

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Elmgarden
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A Pair of Edwardian Metal Tennis Court Net Posts by F.H. Ayres

This is a good original pair of metal lawn tennis posts made by F.H. Ayres, London. The posts are made of hollow square metal fitted to cast iron bases, they have been freshly painted and are ready to use. One of the posts fitted with a crank handle to tighten the net this mechanism is all in brass and works very smoothly

The cast iron bases read 'F.H. Ayres Patent Championship Tennis Post', the top caps 'F.H. Ayres, London' with their trade mark 'Maltese Cross’.

The posts are 43” high, and 15” x 13” at the floor

HW134

Physical Dimensions
Height
110cm (43.31")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Declaration

Elmgarden has dated these Edwardian Tennis Net Posts to the Edwardian era.

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SA1152261
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HW134
Description
A Pair of Edwardian Metal Tennis Court Net Posts by F.H. Ayres

This is a good original pair of metal lawn tennis posts made by F.H. Ayres, London.

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The posts are made of hollow square metal fitted to cast iron bases, they have been freshly painted and are ready to use.
Elmgarden

One of the posts fitted with a crank handle to tighten the net this mechanism is all in brass and works very smoothly

The cast iron bases read 'F.H. Ayres Patent Championship Tennis Post', the top caps 'F.H. Ayres, London' with their trade mark 'Maltese Cross’.

The posts are 43” high, and 15” x 13” at the floor

HW134

Height
110cm (43.31")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated these Edwardian Tennis Net Posts to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1152261
Dealers Internal Ref
HW134
Elmgarden
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A pair of dark green painted Edwardian metal tennis court net posts featuring mechanical winder handles and heavy cast bases.
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Archive I A pair of dark green painted Edwardian metal tennis court net posts featuring mechanical winder handles and heavy cast bases.

A Pair of Edwardian Metal Tennis Court Net Posts by F.h. Ayres

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A pair of dark green painted Edwardian metal tennis court net posts featuring mechanical winder handles and heavy cast bases.
A Pair of Edwardian Metal Tennis Court Net Posts by F.H. Ayres
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A pair of dark green painted Edwardian metal tennis court net posts featuring mechanical winder handles and heavy cast bases.
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During the Edwardian era, lawn tennis grew significantly in popularity across British country estates, leading manufacturers such as F.H. Ayres to produce heavy-duty cast iron and steel post systems designed for permanent or semi-permanent outdoor court installation.

Authentic Edwardian tennis posts were typically fabricated from cast iron or heavy steel, featuring integrated mechanical winding mechanisms, iron brass-tipped handles, and weighted bases engineered to withstand net tension.

Genuine pieces often feature manufacturer markings cast directly into the base structure or stamped onto the winding gear, along with period-appropriate cast iron construction and mechanical winder mechanisms.

These items function as decorative architectural elements in garden designs, entrance halls, or commercial interiors, serving as standalone historical display pieces or structural supports for floral displays.

To prevent oxidisation and metal decay, clean the surfaces with a soft dry brush, treat any active rust spots, apply a coat of protective microcrystalline wax, and store the items in a dry environment during extreme winter weather.
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