A.R. Dawson Champion 1912

The Champion model by A.R. Dawson London was produced around 1912. It features a convex wedge, solid wood frame and a distinctive fishtail handle. A shape associated with Dawson's production in the years leading up to the First World War. A.R. Dawson was known for precise craftsmanship and small-scale output. Unlike larger manufacturers of the period, Dawson focused on refinement rather than volume. The use of the fishtail grip was a bold decision, considering that Slazenger held the patent for this feature at the time.