Antique Badminton Battledore Shuttlecock

Antique Badminton Battledore Shuttlecock

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Rare Feather Battledore, Badminton Shuttlecock.
A rare late 19th Century shuttlecock made with natural feathers and finished with a blue velvet end. The 18 feathers alternate colours between white and pink. A nice shuttlecock in original condition, some vanes in not so good condition.
This type of shuttlecock is not a common find so if you collect Tennis and Badminton items don't miss this opportunity to own a rare survivor.
Battledore is a game played with a shuttlecock and rackets, a forerunner of badminton.

Dimensions:

Height 8.5 cm / 3 "
Diameter 10.5 cm / 4 "
Period

1850-1899

Year

C. 1860

Medium

Feather

Condition

Some vanes in not so good condition.

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