Jaques of London's Sandringham Croquet Set.
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WICKET FUN
Jaques of London, Britain’s premier croquet manufacturer, has unveiled its eight-player Sandringham Croquet Set. It includes top-of-the-line balls and mallets, cast-iron wickets, championship flags and other accouterments of the game, all housed in a solid mahogany cabinet. $5,000; jaquesamerica.com
ARTFUL TRIBUTE
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PERFECT TIMBRE
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