Splendid design brought courtesy of Jaques of London - the oldest sports & games manufacturer in the world.John Jaques II won a place in sporting history - and a Gold Medal - for introducing croquet into England at the Great Exhibition in 1851. His display there attracted such wide attention that the game speedily became the vogue, not only here but in Europe and throughout the British Empire. Several firms began making croquet equipment, but only John Jaques has survived from that period and continues to lead the market, offering superior equipment for all levels of play.Suitable for 8 players, The Great Exhibition Croquet Set is a special commemorative limited edition set which celebrates 150 years from the year in which Jaques introduced the game at the Great Exhibition in 1851. Contents: 2 x Oxford Mallets. 2 x Challenger Mallets. 2 x Hampton Mallets. 2 x Intermediate Sized Mallets. Full Set of Regulation Match Balls in Carrying Case. Association Hoops and Hoop Drill. Garden Lightweight Flags. Croquet Clips. 8 x Coloured Winning Posts. Comprehensive Rules. Ball Markers. Hoop Smasher. 'Croquet - the complete guide' by Anton Gill. Presented in a reinforced oak stained wooden box with solid metal fittings.Mallet Dimensions: Mallets: 37' tall. Mallet Head: 9' long.
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£799.00