Early G. G. Bussey Antique Vintage Tennis Racket Slight Tilt Top C. 1885
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:18862018 | Non-Domestic Product: Yes |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom | Model: Prince |
| Brand: George G. Bussey | Modified Item: No |
Early George G. Bussey“The Prince” Lawn Tennis Racket c.1885
This earlymodel lawn tennis racket was made by George G. Bussey & Company ofLondon, considered as one of the premier racket-makers of their era.
The words “H. Turner”and “Oxford” were professionally impressed into the throat, probably toidentify the owner.
“The Prince” is one ofthe very earliest Bussey models, evidenced by the oval shaped groovedhandle, slight tilt, thick leath...er neck collar and protective leather guard aroundcontact area of racket head.
The racket head isslightly offset, influenced by the original tilt-top rackets made primarily in the mid 1870’s toearly 80’s. Ash frame and wedge. Thick original strings. Brass screws are oneach side of the wedge.
27" long x 9.25" wide *Please wait for your invoice before paying -invoice will include cost of shipping, insurance and signature confirmation.
