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Pair of Large Tennis Racquets
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Pair of Large Tennis Racquets

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American, probably New York, from Briarcliff Manor, ca. 1920.
Carved and laminated wood, leather grips.
Great condition, some minor wear.
From a prominent New York collection.
Briarcliff Manor is located in Westchester County, New York, on the Hudson river. Walter William Law purchased the land in the 1890’s and developed it creating villages, schools, churches, and parks. It was incorporated in 1902. Briarcliff Manor was historically known for its wealthy estate-owning families, including the Vanderbilts, Astors and Rockefellers.
It is presumed these imposing-size tennis racquets with insignia, “BRIARCLIFF” adorned a wall at one of the recreation centers or at the Lodge.

$1,600 each, $2,800 pair.

Dimensions: 54” h. x 18” w.

Item ID: DA-ACC 106

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