Manufrance St Etienne - 1930 - Tennis racket
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This original pair of Manufrance “Populaire” wooden tennis rackets dates from around 1920–1930 and has damaged strings.
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Very rare pair of antique Manufrance tennis rackets, model “Populaire” – 1920s/1930s – Saint-Étienne
Description:
Very rare pair of wooden tennis rackets from the famous Manufacture Française d’Armes et Cycles de Saint-Étienne, the renowned Manufrance, now defunct. It is the model “Populaire”, probably from the 1920s-1930s.
Each racket bears the gold medallion “MF – Manufacture Française d’Armes et Cycles – Saint-Étienne” as well as the cursive gold inscription “Populaire” on the throat in stained mahogany-colored wood. The two rackets are numbered (No. 12 and No. 13), which allows one to imagine different grip sizes or weights depending on the players.
Specifications:
Brand: Manufrance (Manufacture Française d’Armes et Cycles, Saint-Étienne)
Model: “Populaire”
Era: around 1920-1930 (estimate)
Material: laminated wooden frame, octagonal handle, stained throat
Length: 68.5 cm (No. 12) and 69 cm (No. 13)
String bed width: about 22 cm
Original gut stringing, with characteristic red threads
Condition:
The frames are in very good condition for their age: sound wood, no splits or notable deformation, medallions and gold inscriptions clearly legible. However, the stringing is damaged (broken or slackened threads), as clearly visible in the photos. It no longer allows play in its current state, but it is ideal for restoration (re-stringing) or for display as is, with its authentic patina. Sold as-is, according to photos.
Ideal for: collectors of Manufrance and old sporting goods, vintage decor (clubhouse, living room, bedroom, shop, restaurant), a gift for a tennis enthusiast.
Very rare pair of antique Manufrance tennis rackets, model “Populaire” – 1920s/1930s – Saint-Étienne
Description:
Very rare pair of wooden tennis rackets from the famous Manufacture Française d’Armes et Cycles de Saint-Étienne, the renowned Manufrance, now defunct. It is the model “Populaire”, probably from the 1920s-1930s.
Each racket bears the gold medallion “MF – Manufacture Française d’Armes et Cycles – Saint-Étienne” as well as the cursive gold inscription “Populaire” on the throat in stained mahogany-colored wood. The two rackets are numbered (No. 12 and No. 13), which allows one to imagine different grip sizes or weights depending on the players.
Specifications:
Brand: Manufrance (Manufacture Française d’Armes et Cycles, Saint-Étienne)
Model: “Populaire”
Era: around 1920-1930 (estimate)
Material: laminated wooden frame, octagonal handle, stained throat
Length: 68.5 cm (No. 12) and 69 cm (No. 13)
String bed width: about 22 cm
Original gut stringing, with characteristic red threads
Condition:
The frames are in very good condition for their age: sound wood, no splits or notable deformation, medallions and gold inscriptions clearly legible. However, the stringing is damaged (broken or slackened threads), as clearly visible in the photos. It no longer allows play in its current state, but it is ideal for restoration (re-stringing) or for display as is, with its authentic patina. Sold as-is, according to photos.
Ideal for: collectors of Manufrance and old sporting goods, vintage decor (clubhouse, living room, bedroom, shop, restaurant), a gift for a tennis enthusiast.
Details
Number of objects
2
Team
Manufrance St Etienne
Condition
Good
Brand
Manufacture Française d'Armes et Cycles de Saint-Étienne
Year
1930
Authenticity
Original/official
