Description:Rare pair of Spalding hand ball gloves c.1870-80s. Tough early pair of leather hand ball gloves noted as closely related to their highly coveted brethren base ball gloves of similar construction. Gloves present with supple tan leather surface each having "D" stamping inside palm area with laced grommets on back. Spalding manufacturer's label affixed to the back of one glove. 5 1/2" tall each: VG-EX