Jefferies London 1884

Manuf.:    Jefferies & Co.

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Model:     Jefferies

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Spec.:       Solid wood, flat top design, thick strings

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Year:        1884

(documented or estimated)

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Background facts:

Founded in the 19th century, the British company was a pioneer in racquet manufacturing, trusted by Walter Clopton Wingfield, the founder of lawn tennis. Wingfield himself chose Jefferies & Co to produce the first racquets for his groundbreaking game, Sphairistikè – a milestone in the sport's history.
 

Over the decades, Jefferies & Co became synonymous with craftsmanship and quality. Later known as Jeffries & Malings of Woolwich, the company merged with William Sykes Ltd. in 1926, another iconic British sports manufacturer. By the late 1920s, racquets were produced under the name Sykes & Jefferies.