Smallest legit lemon peel and figure 8 baseballs

[ruth-gehrig]

Was wondering what the concensus was for the smallest legitimate lemon peel or figure 8 baseball you've either owned or came across. Looking for smallest diameter and/or weight. What would be to small to be considered a baseball?
Thanks!!
Michael

[vintagesportscollector]

Here is my smallest..7in and 2.5oz. I don't think it can go much smaller than this. Normal size ball for comparison.

http://antiquesportscollector.com/recent1.html

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[perezfan]

That's a beautiful "Belt Ball", and FWIW I agree that 7" is about right for the smallest acceptable circumference.

[khkco4bls]

I have one smaller. Gof ball size. Will post pics later

[ruth-gehrig]

Thanks guys! :)
And when you say 7 inches would be the smallest acceptable does that go for both lemon peels AND early figure 8's?

[khkco4bls]

1st one 6 3/8, second one 7 3/8, third one regular size baseball

[khkco4bls]

And one of the nicest figure eights you'll ever see very tight tiny stitches 8 inches around

[ruth-gehrig]

Thanks for the pics Kevin.

[khkco4bls]

Thanks for the pics Kevin.
No problem. .