The Estate of Rebecca "Becky" Desmond of Downingtown, PA, presents an exceptional auction showcasing a curated collection of tennis memorabilia and fine collectibles. This distinguished sale features vintage tennis rackets from renowned makers, including Wright & Ditson and Wilson, alongside a rare 18K gold Lacloche Freres tennis racket pendant, appraised on Antiques Roadshow. Notable highlights include an original Billy Jean King "Battle of the Sexes" t-shirt, signed memorabilia, and Wimbledon keepsakes. The auction also offers sterling silver trophies, fine jewelry, porcelain, mid-century barware, and an array of unique items, including an early 20th-century sterling silver tennis racket pin cushion and a 1930s mantle clock. This is an opportunity to acquire historically significant and highly collectible pieces from a meticulously assembled estate.

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Bid now through Tuesday, April 8^th. This auction will begin closing at 8 PM at a rate of 5 lots per minute. Active bidding will be auto-extended 3 minutes for each lot once it begins to close.

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