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Lot 200
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Lot Number: 200
Description: Fine baseball decorated mantle clock facade c.1870's. Considered among the finest 19th century baseball decorative arts pieces, the offered clock facade is cast metal by Muller, NY (stamped as such w/1868 patent date) and depicts several baseball related scenes incl. two uniformed players. Also has several cherubic type children at top and two older statesman figures on bottom under clock facing. It is believed by some historians that the manufacturer, American Clock Co., designed the various individuals on the clock to represent the past, present, and future of the game of baseball with renderings of Henry Chadwick, Alexander Cartwright, Bobby Mathews, and possibly a player from the Brooklyn Atlantics. 16" tall in its original surface. One of only a few known examples to come into the marketplace: EXEstimated Price Range: ($1,500.00-$2,500.00)