Large Collection of Antique Tennis Items for Sale

[IronHorse2130]

I mentioned in the memorabilia forum that I recently acquired a large collection of antique tennis items. You can view that thread here -

http://www.net54baseball.com/showthr...ghlight=tennis

I've already received a number of emails and some items have been sold/spoken for. Below is an updated price list. Please email me at benlevinsohn@gmail.com if you are interested in any of the items.

Here are photos of the items -

http://s248.photobucket.com/albums/g...ems/?start=all

1889 Lawn Tennis Booklet $100.00 (ON HOLD) Found an example from 1891 and the reserve price was $275.00 but it was in better condition

Ashtray $25.00

Black Trade Card $8.00 Tiny chip to lower right corner. Advertising for Newark, NJ Business

Cabinet Photo with 1 Woman $10.00

Cabinet Photo with Family $10.00 All three children are holding rackets

Children Photo $5.00

Christmas Card $15.00 Made by Tuck & Sons. Double Sided Card with Tennis & Ice Skating

Cracker Jack Toys $20.00 Two toys. One has ball that you try to catch in racket.

Creamer $25.00 ca. 1915/1920. Made for Carl G Fisher who was the first automobile dealer in the U.S. One side has tennis, the other a lighthouse.

Double Racket Pin $40.00 (ON HOLD) Marked Sterling. A very well made piece. I'm guessing 1910 or so.

Egg Cup $35.00 I believe this piece is silver plated. Couldn't find any markings.

Fault & Ace Racket $10.00

Frame $25.00 Definitely early, not sure on the year though. Nice condition except 3 of the 4 prongs on back are gone. Image appears to be cut from an old magazine.

Horsman Invoice & Envelope $15.00 Envelope and invoice from 1884. Horsman sold athletic goods including tennis rackets. Beautiful image of an early racket on invoice.

Knife Rest $50.00

Large Photo with 4 People $25.00 Overall size of 8” x 10”. All four people have rackets and one girl is holding ball. Probably around 1890.

Large Photo with 11 People $15.00 Overall size of 8” x 10”. All eleven people have rackets. Probably around 1920

Large Valentine Card $10.00 When you move the child's hat, the legs move.

Lee Racket Tin $12.00 Small tin that still contains sports tape sold by the Harry C. Lee Company. I'm guessing from the 30's.

Mascaux Medal $75.00 (ON HOLD) Created by artist Claude Mascaux, who won a Bronze Medal in the Sculptor category at the 1924 Paris Olympics. I believe this tennis medal was a winner during a 1930's exposition in Paris.

Match Striker $15.00 1940's/1950's with female tennis player. Bottom is marked “The Match King”

Matchbooks $3.00

Medals $50.00 (ON HOLD) Lot of 6 medals. One is marked Sterling. Some are dated 1912, 1914 1925, 1933

Napkin Ring $150.00 Identical one on eBay had asking price of $250.00 but did not sell

Partridge Postcard $8.00 Postmarked 1892 from Horace Partridge & Co. Image of large tennis racket in background. They sold athletic goods including tennis rackets. Horizontal crease towards bottom.

Photo with 3 People $12.00 Boy is dressed in full tennis attire with racket.

Pocket Knife $25.00 Double sided. ca. 1930's. Made by Saxonia Cutlery Co. of Germany

Racket Mirror SOLD Hand mirror. Says “Spiel-Sportu.Sonne Auf See” on throat of racket. Reverse of racket handle says “D. Hamburg”. Probably late 19th century/early 20th

Racket Pencil SOLD 19th century. Handle is engraved “A.P.H.” Marked Sterling. Pencil still works.

Rings $20.00 Kramer Ring has been sold. I'm guessing the racquet ring is for a man. Appears to be a very tiny marking but I can't make it out. Probably early 20th century.

Scranton PA Photo $15.00 Light crease near upper right corner.

Silks (Felts) $60.00 ca. 1910 Most on eBay sold between $25.00-$45.00 each

Tennis Straight Edge Razor $30.00 Several examples on eBay sold for $40-$45.00

Thermometer $30.00 Measures 7.25”. Says “Rochester Room Thermometer”. It's quite heavy. Probably from the 30's.

Tintype with 5 Women $40.00 A tintype w/ 2 women holding rackets sold for 44.00 on eBay

Tintype with Large Group $35.00 Appears that three people are holding rackets.

Tintype with Mixed Group $40.00 Fantastic clarity and great clothing are displayed in this image.

Tobacco Cards $25.00 (ON HOLD) 49/50 Cards are present from the 1936 John Player & Sons set. Also four Murad cards from 1909.

Uniformed Players Photo SOLD Fantastic image taken in Hackettstown, NJ. All 8 people have rackets and are posed in front of net.

Valentine Card $8.00 Very pretty, red expanding part has some wear.

Watkins NY Photo SOLD Reverse is dated August 1886, taken in Watkins Glen, NY

Wood Racket SOLD Small, handmade racquet. Measures 6.5” long. Appears to be very old.