Wednesday, December 19, 2018

Mary Hardwick - Tennis Racket

Wiki

20 April 1935 Story on Mary Hardwick - newspaper article

She was a classic stylist.

Story from the telegraph 2001


Here is a racket sold with an image and signature of Mary Hardwick.

This is a collectible Mary Hardwick tennis racket with an image of her and a signature on the frame. She played her professional tennis in the 1930's-40's and was from Britain. Her rackets were likely produced in that time all of the way up to the early 60's.   Most of the time racket endorsements disappear a decade or so after the player has left the professional ranks so that is how I am coming up with a time frame of when this might have been produced.




Mary Hardwick tennis racket Wilson Valiant


The grip is in excellent condition while the frame has signs of wear and chipping from storage.  

The grip is 4 3/8 in size.


Auction starts at $11.  Buy it now for $15