{"product_id":"vintage-spalding-carlton-plastic-shuttlecocks-indoor-no-155-c-1960s","title":"Vintage Spalding “Carlton” Plastic Shuttlecocks – Indoor No. 155 (c. 1960s)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"relative basis-auto flex-col -mb-(--composer-overlap-px) [--composer-overlap-px:28px] grow flex overflow-hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative h-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex h-full flex-col overflow-y-auto thread-xl:pt-(--header-height) [scrollbar-gutter:stable_both-edges]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm thread-xl:pt-header-height pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:3a91f2e5-4990-4349-84ea-424930172e4b-14\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-30\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] thread-sm:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] thread-lg:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] thread-lg:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"8490e01b-0600-4d13-a647-8e18a3ea5f62\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-start=\"92\" data-end=\"105\"\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"106\" data-end=\"629\"\u003eA rare \u003cstrong data-start=\"113\" data-end=\"172\"\u003evintage tube of Spalding “Carlton” Plastic Shuttlecocks\u003c\/strong\u003e, produced for the North American market circa the early–mid 1960s. Distributed by \u003cstrong data-start=\"255\" data-end=\"281\"\u003eA. G. Spalding \u0026amp; Bros.\u003c\/strong\u003e of Chicopee, Massachusetts, this tube was \u003cstrong data-start=\"324\" data-end=\"343\"\u003emade in England\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong data-start=\"347\" data-end=\"365\"\u003eCarlton Sports\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the pioneering British manufacturers of synthetic shuttlecocks. The bright blue and navy colorway and bold typography reflect the classic design language of mid-century sporting goods packaging—sturdy, practical, and instantly recognizable on the shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-start=\"631\" data-end=\"656\"\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Construction\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"657\" data-end=\"1203\"\u003e→ \u003cstrong data-start=\"659\" data-end=\"676\"\u003eForm \u0026amp; Label:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cylindrical cardboard tube with rolled metal rims and blue paper label; bold white \u003cem data-start=\"760\" data-end=\"770\"\u003eSpalding\u003c\/em\u003e logo across the top and net-patterned “Carlton” crest below.\u003cbr data-start=\"831\" data-end=\"834\"\u003e→ \u003cstrong data-start=\"836\" data-end=\"849\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy stock paper label; tin-edged cardboard body; printed in England for U.S. distribution.\u003cbr data-start=\"942\" data-end=\"945\"\u003e→ \u003cstrong data-start=\"947\" data-end=\"960\"\u003eMarkings:\u003c\/strong\u003e “Indoor No. 155 \/ 51-832,” “Distributed by A. G. Spalding \u0026amp; Bros., Chicopee, Mass.,” and “Made in England by Carlton Sports Ltd.”\u003cbr data-start=\"1090\" data-end=\"1093\"\u003e→ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1095\" data-end=\"1110\"\u003eDate Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e c. 1962 – 1968, during Spalding’s partnership with Carlton for badminton equipment import.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-start=\"1205\" data-end=\"1229\"\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Provenance\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1230\" data-end=\"1687\"\u003eDuring the post-war badminton boom, Spalding—long a leader in U.S. sporting goods—licensed and imported British-made Carlton shuttlecocks to supply American recreational clubs and school programs. Carlton was among the first to perfect \u003cstrong data-start=\"1466\" data-end=\"1497\"\u003emolded plastic shuttlecocks\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering greater durability than feathered types. This collaboration lasted into the late 1960s, making these early tubes a nostalgic collectible from badminton’s mid-century golden age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-start=\"1689\" data-end=\"1702\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1703\" data-end=\"1942\"\u003eVery good vintage condition with light surface creasing and wear to label edges; colors remain bright, typography crisp, and seams intact. A fine display piece for collectors of vintage sports memorabilia or mid-century packaging design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-start=\"1944\" data-end=\"1963\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_tableContainer_1rjym_1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group _tableWrapper_1rjym_13 flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-start=\"1965\" data-end=\"2415\" class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-start=\"1965\" data-end=\"1994\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1965\" data-end=\"1994\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"1965\" data-end=\"1977\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"1977\" data-end=\"1994\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-start=\"2009\" data-end=\"2415\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2009\" data-end=\"2051\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2009\" data-end=\"2017\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eMaker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2017\" data-end=\"2051\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eCarlton Sports Ltd., England\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2052\" data-end=\"2111\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2052\" data-end=\"2066\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eDistributor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2066\" data-end=\"2111\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eA. G. Spalding \u0026amp; Bros., Chicopee, Mass.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2112\" data-end=\"2139\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2112\" data-end=\"2119\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eYear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2119\" data-end=\"2139\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003ec. 1962 – 1968\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2140\" data-end=\"2201\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2140\" data-end=\"2151\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2151\" data-end=\"2201\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eCardboard tube with paper label \u0026amp; metal rims\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2202\" data-end=\"2257\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2202\" data-end=\"2210\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eColor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2210\" data-end=\"2257\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eNavy and powder blue with white lettering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2258\" data-end=\"2316\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2258\" data-end=\"2269\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eContents\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2269\" data-end=\"2316\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eOriginally contained plastic shuttlecocks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2317\" data-end=\"2361\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2317\" data-end=\"2330\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2330\" data-end=\"2361\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eApprox. 7 in H × 2.5 in D\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2362\" data-end=\"2415\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2362\" data-end=\"2374\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2374\" data-end=\"2415\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eVery good vintage; minor label wear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2427\" data-end=\"2668\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-start=\"2670\" data-end=\"2707\"\u003eWhy It Belongs in Your Collection\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2708\" data-end=\"3025\"\u003eThis tube captures the optimism of mid-century sport—when design met recreation with flair. Whether styled in a display case, sports den, or retail vignette, its bold graphics and historic branding celebrate the enduring legacy of \u003cstrong data-start=\"2939\" data-end=\"2951\"\u003eSpalding\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"2956\" data-end=\"2967\"\u003eCarlton\u003c\/strong\u003e—two names that helped bring badminton into modern play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Viridian Eclection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42641394958441,"sku":null,"price":68.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/0093\/9369\/files\/vintage_spalding_carlton_plastic_shuttlecocks_indoor_no._155_c._1960s762965707991334212297277545.jpg?v=1773812901","url":"https:\/\/viridianeclection.com\/products\/vintage-spalding-carlton-plastic-shuttlecocks-indoor-no-155-c-1960s","provider":"Viridian Eclection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}