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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.

Product Information
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.

Contents:

4 natural ash mallets with Corrigrip ash handles
a set of challenge balls and hoops
winning post
clips and rules
all beautifully presented in a natural pine box with brass closure hooks.

The Surrey garden set is an ideal starter set for new croquet enthusiasts of all ages; containing everything necessary to get croqueting! Other garden sets include Sussex, Holmwood, Richmond and Cambridge all available from Prezzybox.com.

Product Information
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.

The John Jaques Woodstock Croquet Set is designed for the enthusiast who remembers the ‘Traditional Octagonal’ handles.

Contents:

4 x Woodstock Hardwood Ash Mallets.
Full Set of 4 Challenge Balls.
Challenge Hoops.
All weather flags.
Croquet Clips.
4 Colour Winning Post.
Comprehensive Rules.
Ball Markers.
Hoop Smasher.
The John Jaques Woodstock Croquet Set is presented in a natural pine box handmade by Jaques craftsmen with solid metal fittings.

Mallet Dimensions:

Mallets: 37′ tall.
Mallet Head: 9′ long.

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The Chelsea Mini Croquet Set is a cute little plaything which is a great introduction into the World of Croquet. It’s perfect for kids who want to enter the delightful World of outdoor croquet, but are a little but too tiny to use the ‘big stuff’.

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.

THe Chelsea Kit comes complete with four 11′ long hardwood mallets and all of the balls and hoops required for a mini game of Croquet. It can be used indoors, as the hoops don’t need to be stuck into the ground.

Contents:

4 x 11′ Long Hardwood Mallets.
Set of Self Stand Hoops.
Winning Post.
Traditional Rope Handled Wooden Box.

Product Information
Splendid design brought courtesy of Jaques of London – the oldest sports and 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.

Contents:

4 mid-size hardwood mallets 32′ long.
Mid-size set of 4 balls.
Hoops, winning post and simplified rules.
Traditional shape box with rope handles.

Product Information
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.

This limited edition 8 player family set was designed to celebrate the centenary of the first modern medal Olympics. The set is limited to 500 sets.

Contents:

4 x Woodstock English Ash Mallets with Red, Blue, Black and Yellow Takair Grips.
2 x Corrigrip Ash Mallets.
2 x Intermediate Mallets for youngest family members.
Set of 1st and 2nd Colour Challenger Balls in canvas carry bags.
Set of 8 clips and ball marking pegs.
Special Hampton Heavyweight Hoops.
Set of Garden Flags.
1 x Smasher.
1 x Winning Peg.
1 x set of Yardline Pegs and Rules.
Comes complete in a traditional box.

Dimensions of Mallets:

Mallets: 37′ tall.
Mallet Head: 9′ long.

Product Information
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 6 players, the Cheltenham Croquet Set is suitable for competitive garden play.

Contents:

3 x Oxford Mallets.
3 x Challenge Mallets.
Set of 6 x Challenge Balls.
Heavyweight Hampton Hoops.
Lightweight Garden Flags.
Croquet Clips.
Comprehensive Rules.
6 Colour Winning Posts.
Ball Markers.
Hoop Smasher.
Presented in a green grain polished box with solid fittings.
Dimensions:

Mallets: 37′ tall.
Mallet Head: 9′ long.

Product Information
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.

This set features miniature Edwardian period stylepieces. Polished wooden mallets, set of wooden balls and brass/steel self-stand hoops. Attractive black display stand, green/red Jaques logo box, suitable for floor or snooker table use.

Product Information
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.

The name John Jaques and the place name Oxford are both synonymous with classic high standings, quality and tradition. It is fitting therefore that the The John Jaques Oxford Croquet Set carries both names with its brass ringed mallets and fine construction.

Contents:

4 x Brass Ringed Oxford Mallets.
Full Set of 4 Challenge Balls in carrying case.
Full Set of Challenge Hoops.
All weather flags.
Croquet Clips.
Coloured Winning Post.
Comprehensive Rules.
Ball Markers.
Hoop Smasher.
The John Jaques Oxford Croquet Set is presented in a pine box handmade by Jaques craftsmen using Timber from a sustainable forest.

Mallet Dimensions:

Mallets: 37′ tall.
Mallet Head: 9′ long.

Product Information
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.

Contents:

4 Intermediate mallets 34′ x 8′ x 2 1/2′
Set of 4 full size balls
4 colour winning post
Weather resistant steel hoops and simplified rules.
Fibre/wood box with rope handles.