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Items For The Auction of November 10th, 2007
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201 |
Thurman Munson and Elston Howard auto. baseball. Lt. toned MacPhail AL ball signed on a side panel by the two Yankee catchers in red ink. Sigs range from 8-9 out of 10. Juan Bernhardt has also signed another side panel of the baseball. Interesting and rare combination baseball from two of the most popular Yankee players of the era. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX-MT |
($750.00-$1,250.00)
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$1,500.00
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202 |
1973 HOF'er/Old Timers auto. baseball. Off white Feeney NL ball signed by (20) players incl. Mantle, Medwick, Fox, Grove, Musial, E.Howard, and Appling. Sigs range from 7-9 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX-MT |
($500.00-$750.00)
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203 |
Thurman Munson auto. cut signature display piece. Matted and framed display includes a 2"x4 1/2" unlined page signed by Munson in black ink and a color image of Munson in a game action scene. Signature rates 8/9 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$950.00
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204 |
1960 Pittsburgh Pirates World Championship presentational ladies compact. Sterling silver presentational compact is one of a scant few originally given to the wives of Pittsburgh Pirates team executives and dignitaries. The compact features an embossed enamelwork 1960 Pirates World Series press pin facade. 3" diameter: EX-MT |
($750.00-$1,250.00)
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$425.00
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205 |
Superb Roberto Clemente auto. photograph. Black and white 8"x10" matted and framed photograph picturing Clemente in Pirates uniform. The image has been signed in red marker at the left margin, "Best Wishes Roberto Clemente." The signature remains in nearly flawless original condition rating 10 out of 10. With regard to appearance and signature condition, the offered Clemente signed image is the finest that we have handled. Includes LOA's from James Spence Authentication and PSA/DNA: Photo: NM, Signature: MT |
($2,500.00-$3,500.00)
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$2,700.00
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206 |
Rare Roberto Clemente 1965 All-Star game professional model baseball bat. Over the course of his illustrious career, Roberto Clemente appeared in a total of twelve All-Star games including the 1965 contest played in Minnesota. The 1965 Midsummer Classic featured one of the most impressive lineups in National League history including Mays, Aaron, Stargell, Rose, Banks, F.Robinson, and Clemente. The NL captured the game by a score of 6-5. The offered Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 36" long and weighs 35oz. Model number U1 is stamped on the knob end with "1965 All Star Game Roberto Clemente Minnesota" stamped on the barrel end. The bat shows tremendous use inclusive of post All-Star game play by Clemente including cleat marks, ball/stitch impressions, and pine tar residue on the handle. One of only a handful of Clemente All-Star game bats known and among the finest condition examples to have entered the marketplace. Includes LOA's from Hunt Auctions, Inc. and PSA/DNA (Graded GU8): EX |
($15,000.00-$20,000.00)
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$15,650.00
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207 |
Roberto Clemente auto. baseball bat. 1971 Pittsburgh Pirates World Champions souvenir bat signed on the barrel by Roberto Clemente in black ink. The signature remains notably strong rating 7/8 out of 10 and contrasting perfectly against the blond finish Adirondack bat. The bat itself measures 34" long and is stamped "Thomas Benamati" (to whom it was likely presented) on the barrel end. Clemente signed bats are exceedingly rare with the offered example rating as one of the better condition pieces that we have encountered. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX-MT |
($4,000.00-$5,000.00)
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$3,200.00
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208 |
1967 Pitt. Pirates team auto. baseball. Off white Giles NL ball signed by (22) players incl. Clemente, Stargell, Mazeroski, and Wills. Sigs range from 7-8 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Range EX-NM |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$500.00
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209 |
1971 Pitt. Pirates team auto. baseball. Off white Giles NL ball signed by (26) members of the World Champion Pirates incl. Clemente, Mazeroski, Murtaugh (rare to find non clubhouse signature), Stargell, Ellis, and Sanguillen. Sigs range from 6-8 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Range EX-EX/MT |
($1,000.00-$1,500.00)
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$1,300.00
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210 |
Lot of (2) All-Star Game pennants to include: 1962 AL All-Star team scroll pennant at Washington with a souvenir celluloid pin: EX-MT and 1969 All-Star Game pennant at Washington with 1969 "Happy Birthday MLB 100th Anniversary" button: EX |
($400.00-$500.00)
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$350.00
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211 |
1969 Joe Keough Kansas City Royals home jersey. Cream color flannel jersey retains its original blue team name on front with #16 on the reverse. Wilson tag remains affixed to the shirt tail with the MLB 100th Anniversary patch on the left sleeve. The jersey exhibits evident use incl. some minor soiling and typical wash wear. Desirable home jersey dating to the Royals inaugural season. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions, Inc: EX |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$425.00
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212 |
1939 Kentucky Derby souvenir pennant. Graphic pennant issued for the annual Kentucky Derby in Louisville on May 6, 1939: EX |
($200.00-$300.00)
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$425.00
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213 |
Churchill Downs, Louisville souvenir pennant c.1940s. Purple pennant with an attractive color graphic scene at the left picturing a horse race in progress at Churchill Downs: EX-MT |
($200.00-$300.00)
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$50.00
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214 |
Leon "Goose" Goslin's golf clubs and bag. Period set of golf clubs used by Hall of Famer Goose Goslin. Total of (10) misc. clubs including Bobby Jones and Walter Hagen endorsed. Bag is marked "Wilson" and has a good deal of wear including a loose shoulder strap and general soiling. An empty bottle of Seagram's brand whiskey was found in the bottom pocket as the Goose must have polished it off on his last round of golf. Includes letter of provenance from Goslin's brother Jim Goslin who obtained them directly from Goose: VG-EX |
($500.00-$750.00)
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215 |
Jesse W. Sweitzer large format golfing photograph c.1930s. Beautiful sepia tone 16"x20" mounted image of Herron in period golfing attire. Impressed stamping of photographer G.Pietzcker, St. Louis appears at bottom right and is stamped on the reverse. Part of a series of photographs of golf champions found in the H&B archives. Includes letter of provenance from Hillerich & Bradsby Co.: EX-MT |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$1,000.00
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216 |
J.M. Barnes large format golfing photograph c.1930s. Beautiful sepia tone 16"x20" mounted image of Herron in period golfing attire. Impressed stamping of photographer G.Pietzcker, St. Louis appears at bottom right and is stamped on the reverse. Part of a series of photographs of golf champions found in the H&B archives. Includes letter of provenance from Hillerich & Bradsby Co.: EX-MT |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$1,400.00
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217 |
Fred McLeod large format golfing photograph c.1930s. Beautiful sepia tone 16"x20" mounted image of Herron in period golfing attire. Impressed stamping of photographer G.Pietzcker, St. Louis. The photo has a puncture area to the right of McLeod's hands. Part of a series of photographs of golf champions found in the H&B archives. Includes letter of provenance from Hillerich & Bradsby Co.: EX (with note to puncture) |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$475.00
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218 |
Billy Burke large format golfing photograph c.1930s. Beautiful sepia tone 16"x20" mounted image of Herron in period golfing attire. Hand signed by photographer G.Pietzcker, St. Louis. Part of a series of photographs of golf champions found in the H&B archives. Includes letter of provenance from Hillerich & Bradsby Co.: EX-MT |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$900.00
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219 |
Francis Quinet large format golfing photograph c.1930s. Beautiful sepia tone 16"x20" mounted image of Herron in period golfing attire. Impressed stamping of photographer G.Pietzcker, St. Louis appears at bottom right. Part of a series of photographs of golf champions found in the H&B archives. Includes letter of provenance from Hillerich & Bradsby Co.: EX-MT |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$3,500.00
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220 |
George Von Elm large format golfing photograph c.1930s. Beautiful sepia tone 16"x20" mounted image of Herron in period golfing attire. Impressed stamping of photographer G.Pietzcker, St. Louis appears at bottom right. Part of a series of photographs of golf champions found in the H&B archives. Includes letter of provenance from Hillerich & Bradsby Co.: EX-MT |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$1,100.00
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221 |
Alex Ross large format golfing photograph c.1930s. Beautiful sepia tone 16"x20" mounted image of Herron in period golfing attire. Impressed stamping of photographer G.Pietzcker, St. Louis appears at bottom right. Part of a series of photographs of golf champions found in the H&B archives. Includes letter of provenance from Hillerich & Bradsby Co.: EX-MT |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$1,500.00
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222 |
Jerome D. Travers large format golfing photograph c.1930s. Beautiful sepia tone 16"x20" mounted image of Herron in period golfing attire. Impressed stamping of photographer G.Pietzcker, St. Louis appears at bottom right. Part of a series of photographs of golf champions found in the H&B archives. Includes letter of provenance from Hillerich & Bradsby Co.: EX-MT |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$2,100.00
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223 |
Hillerich & Bradsby Co. factory cart. Original cast iron and wooden cart used in the H&B factory for decades to transport wooden billets and bats during production. Full size cart retains four wooden posts (removable) and remains in original condition. **Note: Cart is very large and will require special shipping provisions. Includes letter of provenance from Hillerich & Bradsby Co.: VG-EX |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$200.00
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224 |
Baseball scoreboard c.1920-30s. Enormous 48"x78" fiberboard scoreboard used to post the scores for American and National League baseball games as they came through on the wire. Had painted surface retains a fine original patina with scores having been written in chalk on the front of the board. The edges have some typical wear incl. chipping at a few areas. Very attractive display piece with folk art appeal: VG |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$1,300.00
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225 |
Vintage cast iron turnstile c.1920-30s. Fine quality cast iron turnstile retains a portion of its original red paint. The top of the center post is marked by noted ironworks company H.V. Bright Co. of Cleveland, OH. The exact origin of the turnstile is unknown; however, it did originate with a group of items from the western Pennsylvania area. Great decorative item remaining in original condition: VG-EX |
($1,000.00-$2,000.00)
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225a |
Vintage peanut warmer c.1900-1910. Painted tin peanut warmer stands 21" tall and is titled, "Uncle Sam's Peanut Warmer". The exterior paint exhibits some typical wear while retaining an excellent original patina. Very attractive period display piece with three dimensional tin "HOT" lettering in the front: VG-EX |
($1,000.00-$2,000.00)
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226 |
Baseball pinball machine. "Flash" baseball pinball machine by Midway Co. is a pitcher/batter style game that pitches a metal ball to a bat activated by a plunger. The game remains in full working order including electrical lights and background music, which plays a jazz style version of "Take me Out to The Ball Game". 24" wide, 66" tall ( at the back), and 53" long: EX |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$1,200.00
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227 |
Baseball coin operated game c.1940s. Cased metal and fiberboard game retains its original reverse painted glass facade picturing a colorful baseball game scene. 16" tall remaining in full working order: EX-MT |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$500.00
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228 |
Vintage Mutoscope with Babe Ruth film reel c.1930s. Original painted cast metal Mutoscope machine features a working full reel "film" of Babe Ruth batting. Upon depositing a coin, the machine lights up and a brass hand crank is turned which sets the flip book style film reel in motion. The machine has been fully restored and repainted displaying beautifully. In working order. 67" tall: EX-MT |
($3,000.00-$4,000.00)
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$6,000.00
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229 |
Pair of Shibe Park stadium seats. Painted cast iron and wooden seats from the legendary Philadelphia stadium retain a fine coat of vintage red paint in its original surface. Desirable double ribbon style cast iron legs remain intact and #'s 14 and 15 remain on the top back slats: VG-EX |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$550.00
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230 |
Pair of Comiskey Park stadium seats. Riser style green seats from the American League park in Chicago have been custom mounted onto a metal stand. Numbered 13 and 14 on the back: EX |
($350.00-$450.00)
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$325.00
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231 |
Pair of Wrigley Field stadium seats. Classic green plastic and metal seats from the National League Park in Chicago have #'s 7 and 8 on the top back slats: EX |
($350.00-$450.00)
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$375.00
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232 |
Row of (4) Cleveland Municipal stadium seats. Painted brown cast iron and wooden seats from Cleveland's Municipal stadium where the Indians first played in the 1930s. Top back slats have #'s 13, 14, 15, and 16: EX |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$350.00
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233 |
Row of (4) Cleveland Municipal stadium seats. Painted yellow cast iron and wooden seats from Cleveland's Municipal stadium where the Indians first played in the 1930s. Top back slats have #'s 12, 13, 14, and 15: EX |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$550.00
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234 |
Yankee Stadium seat. Cast iron and wooden seat from Yankee Stadium with #11 on the top back slat. The chair retains a fine period coat of blue paint. The top right of one cast iron stanchion has a small missing piece which does not affect the overall appearance: EX (With note to small missing piece) |
($750.00-$1,250.00)
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$1,400.00
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235 |
Pair of Shibe Park stadium seats. Straight leg wooden and cast iron red painted seats have #'s 1 and 2 on the top back slats: VG-EX |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$500.00
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236 |
Row of three Polo Grounds stadium seats with two figural end panels. Row of three cast iron and wooden seats from the former New York Giants stadium in vintage green paint with remnants of the original orange/green paint underneath. The top slat of the first seat back is missing and one slat from the seat area of the middle chair is missing. Additionally, the top back slat of the middle chair has some dry rot. Both cast iron end panels feature the desirable interlocked "NY" logo: Range PR-EX |
($2,000.00-$3,000.00)
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$3,200.00
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237 |
Row of three Polo Grounds stadium seats with two figural end panels. Row of three cast iron and wooden seats from the former New York Giants stadium in vintage green paint with remnants of the original orange/green paint underneath. The front slat from the seat area of the middle chair is missing. Both cast iron end panels feature the desirable interlocked "NY" logo: Range GD-EX |
($2,000.00-$3,000.00)
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$3,000.00
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238 |
Rare 1876 Hartford BBC figural oil lamp. Original cast metal lamp features a Hartford player in full bib front baseball uniform. The player is posed atop a metal plinth with gilt decorated pedestal base. The lamp retains its original etched glass oil vessel. Condition is very fine, uncommonly retaining the majority of its original gilt paint. 9" tall: EX |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$450.00
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239 |
Tappan's "League Bouquet" baseball decorative perfume vial c.1890-1900. Hand blown glass perfume vial in the form of a 19th century ring decorated baseball bat. 6" long retaining its original paper label with crossed bat and ball graphics. Silverplated screw top has a crack on the side: EX |
($400.00-$500.00)
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240 |
Baseball decorated occupational shaving mug c.1890-1900. Hand painted porcelain mug depicts a batter/catcher graphic on the front panel with gilt name "C.G. Notherwang" at the top. Marked "GDA, France" in green on the bottom, 4" tall. The base has a repair to a fissure and a fairly large crack, all of which is not visible unless viewed from the bottom: EX (With note to repair) |
($750.00-$1,250.00)
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$800.00
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241 |
Heubach German bisque porcelain baseball figurine c.1880s. Seldom offered large size variation batter figurine stands 14 1/2" tall with hand painted red pinstriped uniform. Clean example has only a minute chip to one corner of the small white home plate affixed to the base. Bat is a period wooden replacement. Impressed German manufacturer stampings "Geschuetzt-Gesetzlich" appear under the base. Fresh example from a private collection being offered within the hobby for the first time: EX/MT-NM |
($1,000.00-$2,000.00)
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$1,100.00
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242 |
Forbes Field porcelain candy dish c.1909. Reticulated edge porcelain candy dish with a hand painted scene of Pittsburgh's Forbes Field in the center. 6" diameter with some minor surface wear: EX |
($250.00-$350.00)
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$275.00
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243 |
"Pirate Club Whiskey" shot glass c.1910. Hand blown shot glass with incised baseball decoration including a Pirate baseball player in full uniform. 2 1/4" tall with a minute rim chip: EX-MT |
($300.00-$400.00)
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244 |
Baseball decorated occupational shaving mug c.1890-1900. Handled porcelain mug features full color crossed bat and ball motif on the front with floral garniture in the background. 4" tall and marked "T&V" on the bottom: NM |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$475.00
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245 |
"Game of Base Ball" board game c.1880s. Boxed baseball board game by J.H. Singer Co., NY features a color lithographic game scene on the top of the lid. Interior is clean with small spinner and (1) wooden player disc: EX |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$600.00
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246 |
"The College Game of Base Ball" board game c.1900. Rare early baseball themed board game by Parker Bros. remains in superb original condition with a bright color lithographic cover depicting a baseball game scene. Interior retains its original die, wooden player pieces, and die container. Minimal overall wear with only some slight surface scratching. Ex-Barry Halper Collection: EX/MT-NM |
($1,000.00-$1,500.00)
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$1,000.00
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247 |
"Base Ball" board game c.1880s. Boxed 19th century board game by McLoughlin Bros., NY features a striking color lithographic baseball scene on the lid. Interior remains clean with spinner and wooden player pieces intact. Game exhibits minimal wear overall: EX-MT
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($500.00-$750.00)
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$850.00
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248 |
Folk art baseball gambling wheel c.1920s. Rare painted wooden gambling wheel contains vibrant full color player depictions on each panel and a large baseball in the center. The wheel measures an impressive 36" in diameter retaining a fine original surface with typical light wear to the original paint. Retains its original metal shaft (detached) for mounting purposes. One of only two such vintage baseball related painted gambling wheels that we have handled: EX |
($5,000.00-$7,500.00)
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$9,500.00
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249 |
Baseball decorated folk art occasional table c.1920s. Attractive painted side table features hand painted crossed bat and ball motifs on the surrounding end and side panels. The top has been refinished at some point, but the paint remains in fine original condition. 17" deep, 26" tall, 28" long: EX |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$250.00
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250 |
Folk art "Sporting Goods" trade sign c.1910-20. Double sided wooden painted trade sign measuring 10"x78" displays "Sporting Goods" lettering on both sides. The paint retains a fine original surface with desirable 'alligatored' crazing. Two period cast iron ringlets remain in the top edge for suspension. Folk art trade signs of quality with
relation to sports are rarely offered at public auction: EX |
($1,500.00-$2,500.00)
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$2,600.00
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251 |
Rare Adirondack baseball bat rack c.1950s. "A" frame painted metal bat rack has panels that each feature an image of an Al Dark model baseball bat along with the Adirondack logo. The rack once had metal connecting parts which have been restored with finished wooden replacements that display beautifully. 36" long by 38" tall with the metal panels showing light surface wear: EX |
($2,000.00-$3,000.00)
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$2,600.00
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252 |
19th century baseball bat store display. Early handmade 47" long bat was likely produced as a trade sign or similar store display piece as was common for the period. Maintains its original finish and surface with small knob termination. Although the end of the barrel has some dry rot, the bat retains an excellent overall appearance: VG-EX |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$225.00
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253 |
Scarce Ty Cobb store model baseball glove by Stall & Dean c.1915-20s. Incredibly rare full adult size store model glove by Stall & Dean featuring a Ty Cobb facsimile signature stamping within the palm area of the glove. The back of the glove retains its original Stall & Dean label and leather backstrap. Glove exhibits moderate overall use with clearly visible stampings: VG-EX |
($1,000.00-$1,500.00)
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$3,250.00
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254 |
Ban Johnson AL baseball with its original box c.1925. Unused ball with bright original red presidential stampings on the side panel. Includes its original box which retains the majority of its paper seal: Ball: NM, Box: EX |
($750.00-$1,250.00)
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$1,200.00
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254a |
Honus Wagner Sporting Goods Co. baseball in its original box c.1940s. Unused Official Little League baseball with very clean Honus Wagner Sporting Goods logo stampings. Includes its original decorative ball box which is intact (lid has been opened): EX-M |
($400.00-$500.00)
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$325.00
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255 |
Unusual Hillerich & Bradsby Co. "League Model" baseball bat c.1920-30s. Interesting 35" long bat with large stampings on the barrel end that read, "Flame Tempered Home Run Area" with two up and down arrows pointing to small circles stamped "Home Run Area". Overall condition is very fine with some light handle tape residue: EX |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$325.00
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256 |
Rare Louisville Slugger advertising display sign c.1939. Large 22"x29" matted and framed cardboard display sign contains oval portraits of the greatest players to have used Louisville Slugger bats, including Ruth, Gehrig, Cobb, Lajoie, Wagner, and Speaker. Attractive color tinted image of the newly opened National Baseball Hall of Fame is positioned at the bottom. Overall eye appeal is very strong with bright original color. Top right corner and bottom left corners each have some simple restoration to a surface chip. Missing its original easel backstand. One of only three examples that we have handled: EX |
($2,500.00-$3,500.00)
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$1,700.00
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257 |
Reach baseball line marker c.1910-20. Wooden handled line marker retains its original painted tin wheel with the Reach logo stamped on a side panel. Fine condition with its original paint and surface. 46" tall: EX |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$550.00
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258 |
Rare baseball catcher's mask with throat and ear protectors c.1915-20. Uncommon full size spider style catcher's mask with an extended throat protector and jointed ear protectors. The mask retains the majority of its original leather padding with typical wear to a few areas incl. some exposed interior padding. One of the rarest styles of all catcher's masks and one of only two such examples that we have encountered: VG-EX |
($1,000.00-$1,500.00)
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$700.00
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Hillerich & Bradsby Co. "League Regulation" decal bat c.1910-15. Full size 35" long Louisville Slugger "King of the Field" model bat retains a colorful horizontal decal on the barrel end. Decal remains approx. 90% intact in its original condition: EX-EX/MT |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$375.00
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260 |
Rare Reach baseball equipment store display sign c.1910-15. Striking painted tin sign issued by the A.J. Reach Company to advertise its line of baseball equipment. Beautiful color graphics adorn the front of the sign picturing a player leaping for a baseball at the right side and a Reach first baseman's mitt at the left. The front features raised lettering, glove, and player graphics creating an excellent visual. The reverse contains printed instructions for retailers requesting that the signs be displayed prominently in their stores. 6"x13" marked by the Meek Co., OH. Colors remain very strong with some light toning along the bottom edge and one very small area of minor rusting. The offered sign, along with the other four Reach signs in this auction, was recently discovered in the wallboards of an attic in Nova Scotia and is being offered for the first time publicly. Incredible rarity with graphics of the highest quality for the period: EX-EX/MT (With note to the edge toning) |
($4,000.00-$5,000.00)
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$8,500.00
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261 |
Rare Reach baseball equipment store display sign c.1910-15. Striking painted tin sign issued by the A.J. Reach Company to advertise its line of baseball equipment. Beautiful color graphics adorn the front of the sign picturing a large Reach Official American League baseball. The front features raised lettering and ball graphics creating an excellent visual. The reverse contains printed instructions for retailers requesting that the signs be displayed prominently in their stores. 6"x13" marked by the Meek Co., OH. Colors remain very strong with two areas of minor surface toning along the left edge and some typical light surface wear. The offered sign, along with the other four Reach signs in this auction, was recently discovered in the wallboards of an attic in Nova Scotia and is being offered for the first time publicly. Incredible rarity with graphics of the highest quality for the period: EX-EX-MT (With note to toning) |
($4,000.00-$5,000.00)
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$9,500.00
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262 |
Rare Reach baseball equipment store display sign c.1910-15. Striking painted tin sign issued by the A.J. Reach Company to advertise its line of baseball equipment. Beautiful color graphics adorn the front of the sign picturing a pitcher graphic at the bottom and a Reach full web fielder's glove at the top. The front features raised lettering, glove, and player graphics creating an excellent visual. The reverse contains printed instructions for retailers requesting that the signs be displayed prominently in their stores. 6"x13" marked by the Meek Co., OH. Colors remain very strong with some areas of rusting along the left edges and bottom. The offered sign, along with the other four Reach signs in this auction, was recently discovered in the wallboards of an attic in Nova Scotia and is being offered for the first time publicly. Incredible rarity with graphics of the highest quality for the period: VG |
($2,000.00-$3,000.00)
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$3,250.00
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Rare Reach baseball equipment store display sign c.1910-15. Striking painted tin sign issued by the A.J. Reach Company to advertise its line of baseball equipment. Beautiful color graphics adorn the front of the sign picturing a player leaping for a baseball at the right side and a Reach first baseman's mitt at the left. The front of the sign features raised lettering, glove, and player graphics creating an excellent visual. The reverse contains printed instructions for retailers requesting that the signs be displayed prominently in their stores. 6"x13" marked by the Meek Co., OH. Colors remain very strong with some toning along the bottom edge and some surface areas of light rusting. The offered sign, along with the other four Reach signs in this auction, was recently discovered in the wallboards of an attic in Nova Scotia and is being offered for the first time publicly. Incredible rarity with graphics of the highest quality for the period: VG-EX |
($2,500.00-$3,500.00)
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$4,500.00
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264 |
Rare Reach baseball equipment store display sign c.1910-15. Striking painted tin sign issued by the A.J. Reach Company to advertise its line of baseball equipment. Beautiful color graphics adorn the front of the sign picturing a batter graphic at the left edge (wearing a Pitt. Pirates uniform in the manner of Honus Wagner) along with three Reach "Blue Ribbon Burley" baseball bats in the center. The front features raised lettering, bats, and player graphics creating an excellent visual. The reverse contains printed instructions for retailers requesting that the signs be displayed prominently in their stores. 6"x13" marked by the Meek Co., OH. Colors remain very strong with some general surface wear and light rusting throughout. The offered sign, along with the other four Reach signs in this auction, was recently discovered in the wallboards of an attic in Nova Scotia and is being offered for the first time publicly. Incredible rarity with graphics of the highest quality for the period: VG |
($2,000.00-$3,000.00)
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$5,500.00
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265 |
Vintage baseball equipment and memorabilia display. Mounted display (unframed) of early baseball items to include: Reach 1" web fielder's glove c.1910, 1879 Concord BBC broadside, Old Judge N172 Farrar card, 1885 Cheshire BBC baseball broadside, high collar baseball jersey with hat and socks c.1910, and 1889 issue of "New York Clipper" as background. Overall size is 19"x32": EX (item condition varies from GD-EX/MT) |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$425.00
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266 |
Spalding crescent padded workman's style fielder's glove c.1890-1910. Adult size RHT glove features a crescent padded interior heel with full web between thumb and pointer finger. Reverse of the glove retains its original Spalding label on the back strap. Metal button on the back strap is a period replacement and the interior asbestos lining has some wear incl. a tear: VG |
($750.00-$1,250.00)
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$950.00
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266a |
Lot of (4) original Louisville Slugger baseball bat dies. Group of four cast brass baseball bat dies used to brand Louisville Slugger bats. Includes Goldsmith "Champion" model brand, Wilson A1550 model brand, "Knoxall" brand, and "Young Chicago". In the interest of securing the dies against inappropriate use, each brand has been discreetly marked and kept on record. Desirable vintage H&B related collectibles used in the famed bat manufacturing process. Includes letter of provenance from Hillerich & Bradsby Co.: VG-EX |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$350.00
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266b |
Lot of (6) original Louisville Slugger baseball bat dies. Group of six cast brass baseball bat dies used to brand Louisville Slugger bats. Includes Dodgers, Chicago Cubs, Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees, Milwaukee Brewers, and Atlanta Braves. In the interest of securing the dies against inappropriate use, each brand has been discreetly marked and kept on record. Desirable vintage H&B related collectibles used in the famed bat manufacturing process. Includes letter of provenance from Hillerich & Bradsby Co.: VG-EX |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$1,300.00
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266c |
Lot of (6) original Louisville Slugger baseball bat dies. Group of five cast brass baseball bat dies used to brand Louisville Slugger bats. Includes Choke Grip, Flame Tempered, Hickory, King of the Field, League Leader, and Bone Rubbed. In the interest of securing the dies against inappropriate use, each brand has been discreetly marked and kept on record. Desirable vintage H&B related collectibles used in the famed bat manufacturing process. Includes letter of provenance from Hillerich & Bradsby Co.: VG-EX |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$375.00
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266d |
Rare Christy Mathewson Louisville Slugger baseball bat die. Original Christy Mathewson facsimile signature brass baseball bat die used to brand his Louisville Slugger bat. Very early casting with small protruding knob on the reverse. In the interest of securing the dies against inappropriate use, each brand has been discreetly marked and kept on record. Desirable vintage H&B related collectible used in the famed bat manufacturing process. Includes letter of provenance from Hillerich & Bradsby Co.: EX |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$800.00
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266e |
Lot of (8) original Louisville Slugger baseball bat dies. Group of eight cast brass baseball bat dies used to brand Louisville Slugger bats. Includes Andrew Gilbert, Jim Gentile, Rich Stelmaszek, Jackie Robinson, Bert Parker, Rocky Colavito, Max Macon, and Dixie Walker. In the interest of securing the dies against inappropriate use, each brand has been discreetly marked and kept on record. Desirable vintage H&B related collectibles used in the famed bat manufacturing process. Includes letter of provenance from Hillerich & Bradsby Co.: VG-EX |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$900.00
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266f |
Lot of (9) original Louisville Slugger baseball bat dies. Group of ten cast brass baseball bat dies used to brand Louisville Slugger bats. Includes Ed Crosley, Stanley Mouse, Terry Allison, Rocky Colavito, Ken Boyer, Ernie Lombardi, Yogi Berra, Elliot Maddox, and Jim Rice. In the interest of securing the dies against inappropriate use, each brand has been discreetly marked and kept on record. Desirable vintage H&B related collectibles used in the famed bat manufacturing process. Includes letter of provenance from Hillerich & Bradsby Co.: VG-EX |
($400.00-$500.00)
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$550.00
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266g |
Lot of (12) original Louisville Slugger baseball bat dies. Group of twelve cast brass baseball bat dies used to brand Louisville Slugger bats. Includes The Gator, Harvey Kuenn, Julio Cruz, Jim Soet, Ted Kluszewski, Bill Zimmer, James Ed. ?, Joe Cronin, Ray Knight, Ducky Medwick, Chas. Gehringer, and Roger Maris. In the interest of securing the dies against inappropriate use, each brand has been discreetly marked and kept on record. Desirable vintage H&B related collectibles used in the famed bat manufacturing process. Includes letter of provenance from Hillerich & Bradsby Co.: VG-EX |
($400.00-$600.00)
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$750.00
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266h |
Lot of (9) original Louisville Slugger baseball bat dies. Group of nine cast brass baseball bat dies used to brand Louisville Slugger bats. Includes Leon Clymel, Billy Williams, Pete Fox, Bill Dickey, Breeches Cleary, Jose Otis, Todd Cruz, Don Hurst, and Joe Simpson. In the interest of securing the dies against inappropriate use, each brand has been discreetly marked and kept on record. Desirable vintage H&B related collectibles used in the famed bat manufacturing process. Includes letter of provenance from Hillerich & Bradsby Co.: VG-EX |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$800.00
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266i |
Lot of (2) original Louisville Slugger baseball bat dies. Group of two cast brass baseball bat dies used to brand Louisville Slugger bats. Includes a Hillerich & Bradsby "Louisville Kentucky" centerbrand stamp and a Louisville Slugger 125 centerbrand stamp. In the interest of security against inappropriate use, each brand has been discreetly marked and kept on record. Desirable vintage H&B related collectibles used in the famed bat manufacturing process. Includes letter of provenance from Hillerich & Bradsby Co.: VG-EX |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$1,900.00
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"League" model ring decorated baseball bat c.1880-1900. Early 31" long bat has a black painted ring area on the end of the barrel. Circular logo is stenciled near the centerbrand area with "League" lettering above an eagle symbol: VG-EX |
($400.00-$600.00)
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$350.00
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J.F. Hillerich & Son "Ball Balanced" baseball bat c.1900-10. Early Louisville Slugger model bat measuring 32" long has a rich brown color (refinished) and a "ball" shaped termination on the knob, reflecting its name brand. Bat remains clean with some typical chipping to the end of the barrel: VG-EX |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$1,000.00
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19th century baseball bat with red ring painted decoration c.1870-80s. Elongated 38" handmade baseball bat with acorn knob termination and period black linen handle tape. The end of the barrel displays a red painted ring measuring 1" wide. The knob has a crack in the center which appears to run a short distance under the handle tape. Great eye appeal on this early handmade bat remaining in as found condition: EX |
($750.00-$1,250.00)
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$550.00
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Early double knob baseball bat c.1900-10. Vintage hand turned baseball bat with unique "double knob" turnings on the handle end popularized by Hall of Fame member Nap Lajoie. The bat retains a portion of its original cream colored paint in original surface. Fine quality bat with uncommon double knob turnings: EX |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$1,100.00
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Early baseball bat with rattan handle wrapping c.1890-1900. Unusual 35" long bat with early tapered handle covered in an uncommon rattan style handle wrapping. The bat show evident use while retaining its original finish on the textured handle: VG-EX |
($400.00-$600.00)
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$850.00
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"Louisville Eclipse" model baseball bat c.1880-1900. Rare and unusual hand turned bat measures 32" long with an acorn style knob termination. Hand stenciled "Louisville Eclipse" lettering is found within a circular 'log' near the center area of the bat. The bat was recently discovered within a Tennessee area estate. The Louisville Eclipse was an American Association team that played from 1882-84. It is unclear, however, if the bat was titled in reference to the 1880s Louisville Eclipse team: VG-EX |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$300.00
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272a |
Tris Speaker professional model baseball bat c.1920s. Uncommon Zinn Beck "Diamond Ace 100" model bat measures 34" long and weighs 42oz. Fine quality hand turned bat has notably bold centerbrand stampings along with "Tris Speaker" stamped on the barrel end. Bat shows evident use incl. ball marks and rack marks. Zinn Beck 100 model bats have been documented to have been used in Major League play through photographic provenance and documentation of side written examples. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions, Inc: EX |
($1,000.00-$1,500.00)
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$1,500.00
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Belt style baseball c.1860-70s. Early and uncommon hand stitched baseball with three piece construction and "H" style stitch configuration. Ball remains in its original condition with a few areas of separation to the stitching. 9" in diameter: VG-EX |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$325.00
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Large format 1907 Toronto BBC photographic display piece. Impressive 29"x39" framed display features (23) mounted original images with relation to the 1907 Toronto BBC. Includes several team photos, player images, and action scenes. Dated and titled by Pringle & Booth photographers, Toronto and includes designation of having been taken on opening day of the 1907 season: EX |
($750.00-$1,250.00)
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$225.00
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276 |
1911 Richmond BBC large format photographic display piece. Framed 24"x30" photographic montage display features individual player portraits of the Champion Richmond BBC team. Players are identified under their respective images. The Richmond team (Richmond, British Columbia) captured the Montreal City title in 1911: EX |
($500.00-$750.00)
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1897 Pemberville Base Ball Club photographic broadside. Large 10"x19" cardboard stock broadside features an applied team photograph of the "Pemberville Base Ball Club" posed in full uniform. The team schedule is listed at the bottom of the sign, which retains an attractive general appearance. Some creasing is present at the bottom edges along with small tears to the bottom left and top center edges. Includes paperwork relating to its de-accession from the Wood County Historical Museum: VG-EX |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$650.00
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Rare 1868 Ontario BBC carte de visite. Incredibly early mounted image of the Ontario baseball club from Oswego, NY, which was one of the more prominent teams of its type in the mid-19th century. The offered image pictures the team posed in bib front checkered uniforms with an "O" on the front. Players are identified in period ink on the back by name and position. Team name and date are also penned on the reverse along with stampings from Gray's photography gallery of Oswego, NY. Image quality remains strong with excellent contrast and clarity. The mount has some light wear to each of the corners and lightly written numerals are penned at the top margin corresponding to the player names on the reverse. Baseball team images of this quality and dating period are increasingly scarce with this image being offered publicly for the first time: EX |
($3,000.00-$4,000.00)
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$1,800.00
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279 |
1879 National League foldout schedule and roster. Scarce early foldout style National League schedule and roster issued by the Base Ball Manual Publishing Co. in Cleveland, OH. The schedule folds out to an overall size of 9"x13", and includes team rosters for each National League club along with a master schedule for the League. The edges of the piece have some areas of chipping, most notably along the bottom margin. Interior also has a 1" ink stain at the top of one panel. One of the earliest NL schedule pieces that we have handled: VG |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$1,300.00
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280 |
Lot of (3) 19th century baseball items with relation to Harvard and Yale to include: Spalding Pocket Score Book with Yale baseball games c.1879-1880 scored on the interior; 1882 Harvard vs. 1877 Harvard "Class Day" scorecard (unscored), and 19th century Harvard vs. Princeton scorecard (scored) with some adhesive residue on the reverse from scrapbook removal: Range VG/EX-EX/MT |
($750.00-$1,250.00)
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Lot of (3) 19th century baseball scorecards to include: 1886 Boston vs. New York scorecard (scored) with printed lineups incl. opposing pitchers Hoss Radbourne and Mickey Welch. Separated at the spine, color lithographic front cover: GD-VG; 1889 St. Louis vs. Louisville scorecard (scored) with printed lineups incl. Latham, Comiskey, Robinson, Browning, and McCarthy. Baseball graphic on the front: EX; and 19th century Boston vs. Philadelphia scorecard (scored) with printed lineups incl. Duffy, Kelly, Stovey, Connor, Hamilton, Delahanty, and Thompson: VG-EX |
($1,500.00-$2,500.00)
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Lot of (3) 19th century baseball scorecards to include: 1884 Toledo vs. New York scorecard (scored) with printed lineups incl. Welch, Mullane, Esterbrock, and Orr. The spine has been reinforced with tape. Front cover is color lithographic game scene: VG; 1888 Brooklyn vs. Philadelphia scorecard (scored) with printed lineups incl. Stovey, Gleason, Welch, Caruthers, and Foutz. The back cover has a small edge chip and some adhesive residue. Front cover is a color lithographic game scene: VG-EX; and 1887 New York vs. Brooklyn scorecard (scored) with printed lineups incl. Troy, Cassidy, Warner, and Lynch. Front cover is a color lithographic game scene: EX |
($1,000.00-$1,500.00)
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$750.00
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283 |
1888 Brooklyn vs. Cincinnati scorecard. Rare color lithographic scorecard issued for a game played between Brooklyn and Cincinnati features John Reilly on the front cover. Interior remains unscored with printed lineups incl. McPhee, Baldwin, Foutz, Bushong, and Pinkney. The front cover has a small tear and the interior spine has been tape reinforced: VG |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$600.00
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284 |
Lot of (2) 19th century baseball programs to include: 1896 Detroit vs. Milwaukee program scored in pencil with printed lineups. The back cover has a small tear and some light to moderate general staining: VG and 1898 Cincinnati vs. Chicago program. Dated in pencil on the front cover. Interior is scored in pencil with printed lineups incl. Dahlen, Lange, Connors, McPhee, and Beckely: VG-EX |
($750.00-$1,250.00)
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$600.00
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1889 Brooklyn BBC yearbook. Rare 19th century yearbook features an interior scoring page for a game between Brooklyn and Louisville (scored in pencil) along with numerous player photos/biographical information. General condition remains very fine: EX |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$400.00
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1897 New York vs. Baltimore baseball program. Color lithographic front cover adorns this early program issued for a game between Baltimore and New York. Interior contains printed lineups incl. Keeler, Jennings, Keley, Robinson, Doyle, Tienan, Davis, and Gleason. Scored neatly in pencil with some general light wear incl. a few flakes to the edge of the cover: EX |
($750.00-$1,250.00)
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$2,700.00
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Scarce 1898 Wilbert Robinson auto. letter. Dated 1898 typewritten letter on J.F. Hillerich & Son stationary was sent to Baltimore Orioles Captain Wilbert Robinson by Bud Hillerich. Robinson replied back to Hillerich on the same letter at the bottom in black fountain pen. Robinson writes, "Friend Bud, I write you these few lines to let you know that myself & McGraw think there are no bats ever made that we consider as good as yours. I can safely vouch for the rest of the club that they think the same. Yours, Capt. W. Robinson B.B.C." Content and signature rate 8 out of 10. The letter itself has some very minor edge chips and some typical light separation at one fold line. Very fine 19th century correspondence with highly desirable signature of the Orioles HOF'er Robinson. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication and letter of provenance from Hillerich & Bradsby Co: Letter: VG-EX, Signature: EX/MT-NM |
($4,000.00-$6,000.00)
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$5,000.00
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1909 Cleveland Spiders baseball team reunion cabinet photograph. Matted and framed 10"x13" mounted image taken at League Park pictures a reunion of Cleveland Spiders players from the late 19th century. Wearing their original Spiders uniforms, players incl. Twitchell, Owens, McKeon, Motaling, Briggs, and Chief Zimmer. Players names along with date, team, and photographer are all stamped onto the mount at the bottom margin. Image itself is very strong with perfect original contrast and clarity: EX-MT |
($750.00-$1,250.00)
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$800.00
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Rare Chicago Cubs pennant c.1910. Oversized 17"x38" two toned pennant with applied white lettering on deep red background. Light wear overall with some minor soiling on borders. Pennants from this era are exceedingly scarce: EX-EX/MT |
($1,000.00-$1,500.00)
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$1,400.00
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290 |
1919 Louisville Base Ball Company stock certificate. Original stock certificate for (58 1/2) shares in the Louisville Base Ball Club as issued to O.H. Wathen. Retains its original seal and was cancelled in 1926. The certificate itself has several light vertical fold lines: EX |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$375.00
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291 |
1912 Boston Red Sox silk display piece. Scarce silk display measuring 17"x20" matted and framed features a team panoramic image of the World Champion Red Sox. Individual player images are also pictured incl. Speaker, Wood, Stahl, Wagner, and Carrigan. Marked at the bottom by sporting goods retailer Wright & Ditson, who likely distributed it. Image contrast remains strong with some age toning and a few areas of staining (not examined out of the custom framing). Originated from the collection of Barry Halper: EX |
($1,000.00-$1,500.00)
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1918 Boston Red Sox player contract. Original 1918 contract for Horace Ford as a member of the World Champion Red Sox. Contract is signed on the interior by Ford, a witness, and Red Sox president Harry Frazee. Exterior of the contract is signed and endorsed by AL President Ban Johnson. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$550.00
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Boston Red Sox stock certificate. Original stock certificate as issued to Red Sox President James McAleer for (51) shares of Preferred Capital Stock. The certificate is signed by McAleer on the bottom front. The reverse of the certificate denotes that the stock was transferred to AL President Ban Johnson and is again signed by McAleer. Uncommon early document related to the Boston Red Sox: EX-MT |
($1,500.00-$2,500.00)
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$750.00
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1915 Boston Red Sox pin. Scarce souvenir pin dates to the Red Sox 1915 World Championship season (Babe Ruth's first). Brass stick pin in the style of a flagpole measures 2 1/2" tall with an attached celluloid red and white pennant with "Red Sox 1915" on the front. The reverse is marked "1915 Old Vienna 663 Washington St." Condition remains very strong with bright original color and no cracking to the pennant: EX-MT |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$1,600.00
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Chicago White Sox pendant c.1920s. Fine 10K gold pendant features an enameled white sock-shaped charm with "Sox" inlaid in decorative gold lettering. The charm is suspended from an enameled baseball shaped pinback with crossed bat dTcor. Marked 10K on the reverse. Unknown if this pin was presented to players as a specific award. Quality and condition is outstanding: EX-MT |
($1,000.00-$1,500.00)
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1915 Phila. Phillies National League Championship presentational pocketwatch. Striking 14K gold Howard pocketwatch was presented to catcher Edward J. Burns by Phillies Chairman E.T. Stotesbury. Burns' initials are inlaid onto the backplate of the watch. The interior backplate is ornately inscribed in part, "Presented to you as a member of the First Philadelphia Championship Team 1915." Marked E.Howard Watch Co., Boston. The offered 1915 Phillies presentational watch is the first of its type that we have encountered: EX-MT |
($4,000.00-$6,000.00)
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$9,000.00
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Ray Schalk's Baseball Hall of Fame Induction ring. Significant ring presented to Ray Schalk for his induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Classic 10K gold ring features an inset silver baseball on a black field with "Baseball Hall of Fame" lettering surrounding. "Catcher" appears on one side panel above a relief image of the Hall of Fame. The other panel features "Schalk" with crossed bat and ball motif. Stamped "LGB 10K" on the interior ring band. The black field has some surface flaking just below the inset silver baseball which could restored if so desired. Schalk played for (17) years primarily with the Chicago White Sox and is regarded as one of the finest defensive catchers in baseball history. Hall of Fame induction rings of this caliber rarely become available to the collecting public. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from the Schalk family: EX |
($15,000.00-$20,000.00)
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$15,000.00
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299 |
1923 New York Giants season pass. Rare sterling silver baseball shaped pendant with inset enamelwork lettering on the front reads, "Giants World Champions 1921-22 Chas. H. Stoneham Pres." The pendant is inscribed on the back to the recipient and dated 1923. Marked Lambert Bros, Sterling on the back: EX-MT |
($750.00-$1,250.00)
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$650.00
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300 |
Wilbert Robinson auto. Brooklyn BBC player contract. Original player contract issued to Horace Ford by the Brooklyn team is dated May 17, 1925. The contract is signed on the interior by HOF manager Wilbert Robinson, player Horace Ford, and team president S. McKeever. The contract also includes the original Brooklyn BBC mailing envelope along with a related telegram from Wilbert Robinson. Robinson's signature is among the tougher HOF autographs to acquire from the early part of the century. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX/MT-NM |
($1,500.00-$2,000.00)
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$2,700.00
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