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Worlds Fair Wilton Forster Croquet Set Original Box *Read* Rare Vintage 4 Player

$ 65.87

Availability: 70 in stock
  • Is this a standard size set?: NO - It is shorter than stadard size
  • are the mallets/clubs or balls marked Worlds Fair?: NO - Nothing is Marked World's Fair
  • Is the box included?: YES
  • subject: croquet
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Is this set new?: NO - shows age wear use and patina
  • Featured Refinements: Croquet Set
  • box markings: World's Fair Croquet
  • Condition: shorter/smaller than a standard croquet set. Model 2680. The set is used. The set includes four balls, four mallets, two stakes, seven metal wickets, and a few old croquet golf score cards. I believe there should be nine metal wickets so two are missing. Brand is Forster Wilton, Maine, USA. Worlds Fair edition. None of the contents are marked with any sort of Worlds Fair logo. The mallet heads are 6" long and approx. 1-3/4" diameter. They do NOT have rubber ends. The mallet handles are approx. 22-3/4" long. The handles are shorter than a standard set. The stakes are approx. 14-5/8" long. The score cards show age wear and staining. Does include instructions that show some age and wear. Some black marks, writing, staining, and old tape residue. Set weighs over five pounds. used vintage overall condition with two missing wickets. I am not certain if the instructions are original. Looks to be a shorter or smaller set than standard. Please ask any and all questions before bidding.
  • Brand: Forster Wilton
  • Custom Bundle: No
  • Is this a 4 player set?: YES - But missing two metal wickets
  • Is the set complete?: NO - missing two wickets
  • Weight: Over Five Pounds
  • type: croquet set
  • MPN: 2680
  • Model: 2680
  • theme: croquet

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    Up for sale is a rare vintage 4-player croquet set in its original box, marked as the "World's Fair Croquet". The set features a Forster Wilton brand with a model number of 2680. It weighs over five pounds and is perfect for outdoor sports and backyard games. This croquet set is a must-have for any enthusiast of the game, with a theme that highlights its unique design. It is made in the United States, and although it is pre-owned, it is in listed shape and ready for its next owner to enjoy. Don't miss out on the chance to own this piece of sporting goods history.
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