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Up for sale is a rare vintage pre-WWII wooden tennis racquet made by The P. Goldsmith Sons Co. of Cincinnati, Ohio. This classic \"Fairfield\" model features a bold red throat overlay with crisp gold leaf text and the original circular Goldsmith trade mark decal on the reverse.
A fantastic piece of early American sporting goods history, ideal for antique sports collectors, rustic home/cabin wall decor, or man-cave displays.
Item Details:
Brand: The P. Goldsmith Sons Co. (Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.A.)
Model: Fairfield
Era: Circa 1920s – 1930s (Pre-WWII)
Condition Notes:
Graphics & Decals: The gold-foil \"Fairfield\" logo on the throat and the circular red/white \"The P. Goldsmith Sons Co.\" trademark seal are remarkably clear and vibrant for their age.
Strings: Original natural gut strings show typical age wear and partial snapping/fraying near the top of the frame.
Wood Frame: Solid frame structure with attractive natural patina and light surface wear consistent with age. No severe cracks along the throat arc.
Grip: Original grooved/ridged wood handle grip intact.
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