Retailer Early Antique Vintage Wood Dumbells - hand initialed by ? "H.B.P." Very Light wear with great character. 1 LB. 3" x 9 1/2" (handle 3/4")

Very Early Antique Vintage Wood Dumbells

Hand initialed by ? "H.B.P." on both. Very Light wear with great character. 1 LB. 3" x 9 1/2" (handle 3/4") This is probably the nicest and earliest pair in my collection. If you want a great example, this would be it. c.1880 -1890

(First Picture is straight on. Second picture is turned 180 degrees to give you an all around look and third picture shows initials hand retailer carved into each).

Earliest examples had no manufacturer marks and often no weight marks.

There very many manufacturers in America that started producing them with variations in weight, size and style for Men, Women and Children.

I list size and weight of each listing and make note of general condition and markings, etc. as I notice them.

All of my dumbells are original as found by me with only a light cleaning and a light coat of wax added for their protection.

I hope you enjoy shopping with me for this iconic part of American sports history and please be sure to check out the wonderful wooden Indian clubs from the same era.