A group of decorative tennis collectibles, comprising: a Victorian silver plated ashtray with tennis racquet decoration, the circular tray with raised
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A group of decorative tennis collectibles, comprising: a Victorian silver plated ashtray with tennis racquet decoration, the circular tray with raised centre surmounted by a model tennis ball and supporting cigarette rests modelled as Demon fishtail racquets, diameter 10cm., 4in; a silver plated cigarette case engraved as a prize M.A.C., TENNIS TOURNAMENT, 1ST. PRIZE SINGLES, 1913, WON BY, L.F. TURNBULL, the cover monogrammed, 10cm., 4in.; a late 19th century Continental spelter figure of boy playing tennis, the base bearing an indistinct signature, double toned bronze patina, height 32cm., 12 1/2in.; an American etching of Helen Wills at East Hampton, signed in pencil, dated 1924 in the plate, with legend reading HELEN WILLS AT EASTHAMPTON NO.1 (6 7/8'' high, 4 7/8wide) PROOF IN POSSESSION OF MISS HELEN WILLS; an American colour lithograph of a lady playing tennis, published by Frederick A. Stokes Company, 1890, 27.5 by 21.5cm., 10 3/4 by 8 1/2in.; and a boxed Centenary Wimbledon Tennis Championships (1877-1977) porcelain plate by Spode, from a limited edition numbered 681 of 1,977, printed decoration incorporating details from the men's and ladies' trophies and hydrangeas, extensive gilding, diameter 27cm., 10 1/2in., complete with original box, certificate of authenticity and sales booklet not illustrated