An early example of a table tennis trophy dating to 1902, in the form of a silver plated cup with model strung tennis racquets forming tripod feet, su
Hammer:
£550
Estimate:
£150 - £250
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An early example of a table tennis trophy dating to 1902, in the form of a silver plated cup with model strung tennis racquets forming tripod feet, supported on trefoil base, the bowl engraved 1902, WOODFORD [ESSEX], TABLE TENNIS TOURNAMENT, GENT'S CHAMPIONSHIP, WON BY, H.A. HAWKEY, 23.5cm.9in. high. some wear to the plate This early table tennis tournament is recorded in ''Table Tennis & Pastimes Pioneer'' stating that the venue was the Wilfrid Lawson Temperance Hotel.