Question on "Ruth Type" bats

[Dalkiel]

I recently came across two bats. One was an Adirondack and I can't recall the maker of the other. Both, on the barrel, say "Ruth Type" instead of a player's name. They appear to be 50's or 60's era bats. I realize some pictures would help, but I can't post any right now. Do these bats have any value? I couldn't find any comparables on eBay.

[MGHPro]

Yes they have value.. full size, 34 inches or longer would be more desirable. In excellent condition they are in the 60-100 range. In off condition, the value drops pretty quick.
Matt

[Dalkiel]

Yes they have value.. full size, 34 inches or longer would be more desirable. In excellent condition they are in the 60-100 range. In off condition, the value drops pretty quick.
Matt

Thanks. I really appreciate the information!

[Dalkiel]

I went back and picked these bats up. The Adirondack is in poor condition, probably worth very little. The other bat, also not in great condition, is a "Joe Engel Bat Company" bat. I know Joe Engel was a ballplayer, but couldn't find anything on his bat company.

[thecatspajamas]

Posting pics and length/weight of each will probably get you more help than verbal descriptions, now that you have the bats in hand.

[Dalkiel]

Yeah I'll definitely do that sometime this week. They are pretty rough.

Are Joe Engel bats scarce?

[Dalkiel]

Here are the bats, in case anyone was interested in seeing them.

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b293/Dalkiel23/IMG_0856.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b293/Dalkiel23/IMG_0857.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b293/Dalkiel23/IMG_0858.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b293/Dalkiel23/IMG_0859.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b293/Dalkiel23/IMG_0860.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b293/Dalkiel23/IMG_0849.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b293/Dalkiel23/IMG_0850.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b293/Dalkiel23/IMG_0851.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b293/Dalkiel23/IMG_0852.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b293/Dalkiel23/IMG_0853.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b293/Dalkiel23/IMG_0854.jpg

Like I said, they're not in great shape.