Rare and early F H Ayres London Lawn tennis equipment box c.1870 – the original red stained box is fitted with a hinged lid to reveal F.H Ayres Trade Label titled “Tennis” featuring an early mixed doubles tennis scene with players using sphairistike tennis rackets, and the early diamond patterned lawn tennis net in a country estate setting - overall 38.75 x 12.5 x 7.25” complete with the original fastening hooks and hinged handle