Croquet set
Category
Sports equipment, games and pastimes
Date
Unknown
Materials
Wood, metal, textile
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Dunham Massey, Cheshire
NT 937266
Summary
Croquet set "The Wimbledon" by F.H. Ayres. Consists of a rectangular wooden box with black print on the front and two rings through which two hooks fasten on the lid. The set also includes four balls; eight black and white markers; various pieces of wood, two croquet mallets; metal pegs and spikes; a sign. Several bundles of wire are also contained in the box.
Provenance
Stamford collection; devised to the National Trust by Roger Grey, 10th Earl of Stamford (1896-1976).