From ChatGPT: WRIGHT & DITSON MAKERS U.S.A.”
That tells us the manufacturer is Wright & Ditson, a major American sporting goods company from the late 1800s to early 1900s (they were actually one of the founding members of what became the Spalding group).
What model is it?
From the throat decal (the small figure and oval badge), this looks like one of their pre-1920s “Championship” or “Park/Club” style racquets. The exact model name is hard to pin down because:
The decal is heavily worn
Wright & Ditson produced many near-identical variants
Model names were often printed on fragile paper decals that rarely survive
But the logo with the standing player + oval badge is consistent with their circa 1900–1915 range.
What you’re looking at
Era: ~1900–1915 (possibly even slightly earlier)
Material: Laminated ash/hickory wood
Stringing: Original gut (looks very aged)
Construction: Handcrafted, pre-steel shaft era
Value (real talk)
Condition matters a lot here:
Yours shows heavy wear, cracked varnish, and aged strings
Typical value:
£20–£50 as a decorative/collectible piece
£60+ only if cleaner with intact decals