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Lot 822
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Lot Number: 822
Description: Fine 1887 Utica BBC folk art decorated cane and related carte de visite. Finely crafted knob handled cane with intricate carved decor incl. Spalding ball, floral bouquet, early baseball belt, team letter symbols, player names, and a wonderful tiny baseball diamond with game scene. Presented to President and manager David Dishler in honor of winning the championship of the International League for 1887. Noted on cane as being presented to Dishler by Sam W. Wise who played in the National League for several years during the 1880’s. Certainly one of the finer pieces of baseball related folk art that we have handled: EX-MT. Accompanied by a CDV of the Utica BBC c.1878 picturing the team posed in full uniform with bib front jerseys. Seated in center is David Dishler in street clothes, most likely pictures other team members who are listed on the cane. Marked L.C. Mundy photo., Utica on back; has some wear to edges of mount while retaining excellent photographic contrast: EX
Estimated Price: $3,000.00-$4,000.00
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