Early Tennis Engravings, Paulmerie

Early Tennis Engravings, Paulmerie

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Antique Tennis Engravings, Paulmerie.
A set of rare 18th century Tennis engravings. The 9 engravings are images of real tennis rackets, how they are made and tools used. Also details of the court and one image on billiards. The engravings are from the 'Encyclopedia' by Denis Diderot and would originally have been part of a larger book with different trades and tools. They are in excellent condition.
C. 1780

Dimensions:

Height 23 cm / 9 "
Width 17 cm / 6 34"
Framed height 36 cm / 14 "
Framed width 28 cm / 11 "
Period

1750-1799

Year

C.1780

Country

France

Condition

Very Good

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