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Antique Longue Paume Racket. Jeu De Paume Tennis Rouillard Amiens Racquet.
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Antique Longue Paume Racket. Jeu De Paume Tennis Rouillard Amiens Racquet.

19th century
Sold 12 May 2026 · Krave Antiques
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This scarce antique Longue Paume racket which is made of wood has a teardrop shape head with stringing, a very long square handle and is marked in gold with the maker's mark of C Rouillard and Bte SGDG Amiens to the throat.

This early racket dates from the late 19th century so is a nice rare example that would make an interesting collectible item or a museum piece.

Longue paume which is also known as jeu de longue paume (or long tennis) is an outdoor version of jeu de paume which is an ancestor of modern lawn tennis. It has been popularly played for several centuries in France and was played as part of the Paris 1900 Summer Olympics. This is still played today being mostly played in Picardy, France with the governing body (Federation Francaise de Longue Paume) having it's headquarters in Amiens.

Date: Late 19th Century.

Maker: C Rouillard, Amiens, France.

Dimensions: Length: 75 cm (29 1/2"). Width: 19.5 cm (7 1/2"). Depth: 2.5 cm (1").

Weight: 282 g.

Condition: Very good antique condition with signs of use in keeping with age. Some general wear, marks, broken strings, splits and slightly warped. Please see pictures.

Please note that only the racket is included and any other items in the pictures are for display only.

Date of Manufacture

Krave Antiques has dated this Antique Longue Paume Racket to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
19.5cm (7.68")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1212158
Dealers Internal Reference
FLPR3559
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This scarce antique Longue Paume racket which is made of wood has a teardrop shape head with stringing, a very long square handle and is marked in gold with the maker's mark of C Rouillard and Bte SGDG Amiens to the throat.
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This early racket dates from the late 19th century so is a nice rare example that would make an interesting collectible item or a museum piece.
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fig 1. An antique wooden longue paume racket featuring a curved oval head, tightly strung gut, and a long wooden handle with a maker stamp.
fig 1. Antique Longue Paume Racket. Jeu De Paume Tennis Rouillard Amiens Racquet.

Longue paume which is also known as jeu de longue paume (or long tennis) is an outdoor version of jeu de paume which is an ancestor of modern lawn tennis. It has been popularly played for several centuries in France and was played as part of the Paris 1900 Summer Olympics. This is still played today being mostly played in Picardy, France with the governing body (Federation Francaise de Longue Paume) having it's headquarters in Amiens.

fig 2. An antique wooden longue paume racket featuring a curved oval head, tightly strung gut, and a long wooden handle with a maker stamp.
fig 2. Antique Longue Paume Racket. Jeu De Paume Tennis Rouillard Amiens Racquet.

Date: Late 19th Century.

Maker: C Rouillard, Amiens, France.

Dimensions: Length: 75 cm (29 1/2"). Width: 19.5 cm (7 1/2"). Depth: 2.5 cm (1").

Weight: 282 g.

Condition: Very good antique condition with signs of use in keeping with age. Some general wear, marks, broken strings, splits and slightly warped. Please see pictures.

Please note that only the racket is included and any other items in the pictures are for display only.

Date of Manufacture

Krave Antiques has dated this Antique Longue Paume Racket to the 19th Century.

Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
19.5cm (7.68")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1212158
Dealers Internal Ref
FLPR3559
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An antique wooden longue paume racket featuring a curved oval head, tightly strung gut, and a long wooden handle with a maker stamp.
Antique Longue Paume Racket. Jeu De Paume Tennis Rouillard Amiens Racquet.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectSports Collectibles
  • Period19th century
  • StyleTraditional
  • MaterialWood, Gut, Leather
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCurved wooden frame, Hand-strung gut net, Maker stamp branding, Elongated handle
  • SizeH 75 cm (30 in) x W 19.5 cm (8 in) x D 2.5 cm (1 in)

FAQs

Longue paume is a traditional French precursor to modern tennis, played outdoors without a net. Rackets from this discipline feature distinctive elongated wooden frames and asymmetric shapes tailored for striking the ball over long distances.

These rackets were traditionally constructed from laminated hardwoods such as ash or beech, featuring steam-bent frames, gut strings, and leather-wrapped handles fastened with metal tacks.

Authenticity is identified through maker stamps, traditional hand-strung gut weaving patterns, signs of age-related patina on the wood, and historical construction techniques specific to regional French makers.

Mounting the racket on a neutral wall or displaying it within a study or hallway cabinet adds a layer of historic athletic character and graphic interest to a space.

Preserve wooden sports items by keeping them away from direct sunlight, high humidity, and extreme temperature fluctuations to prevent the wood from warping and the gut strings from snapping.
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