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Lot 416a
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Lot Number: 416
Description: Scarce 1925 Pittsburgh Pirates World Championship pin. Absolutely stunning piece awarded to Jack Onslow as coach for the 1925 World Champion Pirates. Silver crossed bats adorn the background of a silver diamond shaped framework having four inset diamonds at the "base" corners. Mounted on the front is a finely detailed three dimensional enameled Pirates mascot having inlaid gold lettering, "Pittsburgh Pirates World Champions 1925". Reverse is inscribed "Presented by Baseball Commissioner to John J. Onslow". "B" hallmark is impressed on the back of one bat. Back has both a bar style pin and small clasp at the top for a chain. Onslow served as a coach for the Champion Pirates and this was one of the more cherished items that he kept in his collection. First example of this highly appealing early Championship award that we have seen come into the marketplace. Includes letter of provenance from the Onslow family: NM
Estimated Price: ($8,000.00-$10,000.00)
