Glove Experts - Help in Identifying

[bwild22]

Hey there -

I just picked this bad boy up and was wondering if anyone could provide any help with identification and approx. value. I always struggle identifying without any clear maker marks etc. Again, any info would be GREATLY appreciated!!!!

[aelefson]

Hi-
The actual experts will be able to help much more than me, but you have an excellent, early (ca 1890s-1905) glove. The crescent pad makes it more valuable. I sold a similar glove for a friend for several hundred dollars (500 or so I think). However, please do not go by my thoughts alone as I am not an expert. If I saw your glove in an antique store for 200, I would buy it thinking I got an amazing deal. I hope you did!

Alan

[murphusa]

a little clean up and it will display nicely

[jbsports33]

Nice crescent/web glove - if the condition was any better these can reach up to 1200.00, great find and as stated with some cleaning it should present well. Alan is right about the price and the years 1895-1905, but I think it maybe closer to 1905, mainly due to having the web. Earlier gloves presented more like a hand glove, which you can almost see except the thumb and web portion make it different.


Jimmy

[ethicsprof]

great acquisition!
congrats.
all the best,
barry

[deebro041]

Here's some similar examples:http://www.baseballglovecollector.com/gallery/early-gloves-mitts/

[John V]

What is the lining made of?

[deebro041]

More than likely asbestos, covered in dirt and sweat lol.

[perezfan]

Good that there's no ink... it should clean up well.

But if it's stinky, good luck removing the smell (I need tips on if and how this can be done) :o

[bwild22]

thankfully it doesnt stink :)

thanks for all the info guys!!!

what is the best way to clean these up?

[perezfan]

I like to...

* Clean with Saddle Soap or Murphy's Oil Soap
* Condition with Vaseline

This method has yielded the best results for me, but you will probably get a variety of opinions on this.

Best of luck!

[deebro041]

Be patient, careful, use q-tips.