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Maxima Smash vintage tennis racquet, original and made in Italy in the early 1970s, constructed from laminated wood with visible wood inserts, original stringing, leather grip with an original Maxima butt cap, offered as a collectible/display piece in discrete condition.
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Vintage Maxima Smash Tennis Racket - Made in Italy - 1970s
Up for auction: an iconic Maxima tennis racket, Smash model, produced in Italy between the late 1960s and the early 1970s. Maxima has for decades been synonymous with Italian artisanal excellence in the world of tennis, as well as the official supplier to the F.I.T. (Federazione Italiana Tennis), as evidenced by the original decal still present on the shaft.
Technical Features
Material: high-quality laminated wood with reinforcements in the core of the racket.
Design: Elegant white and blue livery with visible wood inserts on the head.
String condition: Original stringing present.
Grip: antique leather handle with the original bottom cap (butt cap) branded Maxima.
Aesthetic and Structural Conditions (Note for the buyer): The racket is about 50 years old and shows the signs of aging that attest to its authenticity:
Structural Signs: There are some cracks and signs of wear on the varnish and on the wooden structure, particularly in the heartwood area and the profile (visible in the photo).
Patina: There are superficial scratches and natural yellowing of the white finish.
Integrity: Despite signs of structural wear due to age and vintage use, the racket retains a strong aesthetic appeal, making it ideal for display in clubs, professional studios, or for collectors of vintage sporting equipment.
The item is being sold as a collectible/display piece. Please carefully examine the photos, which are an integral part of the description, to assess the condition of the structural details.
Vintage Maxima Smash Tennis Racket - Made in Italy - 1970s
Up for auction: an iconic Maxima tennis racket, Smash model, produced in Italy between the late 1960s and the early 1970s. Maxima has for decades been synonymous with Italian artisanal excellence in the world of tennis, as well as the official supplier to the F.I.T. (Federazione Italiana Tennis), as evidenced by the original decal still present on the shaft.
Technical Features
Material: high-quality laminated wood with reinforcements in the core of the racket.
Design: Elegant white and blue livery with visible wood inserts on the head.
String condition: Original stringing present.
Grip: antique leather handle with the original bottom cap (butt cap) branded Maxima.
Aesthetic and Structural Conditions (Note for the buyer): The racket is about 50 years old and shows the signs of aging that attest to its authenticity:
Structural Signs: There are some cracks and signs of wear on the varnish and on the wooden structure, particularly in the heartwood area and the profile (visible in the photo).
Patina: There are superficial scratches and natural yellowing of the white finish.
Integrity: Despite signs of structural wear due to age and vintage use, the racket retains a strong aesthetic appeal, making it ideal for display in clubs, professional studios, or for collectors of vintage sporting equipment.
The item is being sold as a collectible/display piece. Please carefully examine the photos, which are an integral part of the description, to assess the condition of the structural details.
Details
Nr of items
1
Sports/ Event
Tennis
Condition
Fair
Brand
Maxima
Year
70
Original/ Replica
Original
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