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To me 1880s to 1890. Looks orig. To me .typical stamping for the time period. The thing that throws me is the bottle shape
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I also think the stampings look original (perfect, actually). Very well preserved, and apparently never touched up. I also think the bottle shape is legit. There is a very similar bat in the Smithsonian Baseball book. If memory serves, they call it a "Springform" Bat, or something similar.
I also have a similar "Bottle" bat of that same vintage, which I will try to post later tonight. |
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Sorry for the confusion - the stampings are fine. I was referring to the bottle shape .
Matt
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about the stamping. Apparently a couple posts relative to whether or not Spalding manufactured a bottle bat at that time. Curious as to the how and why one would alter a manufactured bat? If the story was interesting enough the alteration might not preclude me from bidding or seeking such a bat - I assume the price-point would be significantly lower - but I've been patient up to now and so far happy to wait for something original and unaltered that fits what my mind's eye sees as the right one. A while back someone posted an unreal early presentation bat - I want one with that look - but not the significance of the presentation as I'm no whale.
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This looks very much like what is referred to as a "spring handle" bat. They were experimental models, mostly from the 1890's to early 1900's. I've seen a Reach model and a Hillerich model, but not a Spalding.
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That's right...
Rare style Spring Handle bat is pictured below, in Smithsonian Baseball Book. The one pictured is a Reach. Also posting a pic of my example. There is no brand name, but it features a Gothic "C" on the barrel, identical to the pre-TOC logo of the Cincinnati Reds. http://www.sportslogos.net/logos/vie...0/Primary_Logo |
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I looked in the the 3 equipment books I have without specific success. If I'm synthesizing correctly - it's a circa 1890 - 1900 original used spalding bat with original stamping worth 500.-800. as a retail price?
edited to add - neat bat with the Cincinnati logo - thanks for sharing. Last edited by 1880nonsports; 05-17-2014 at 04:56 PM. |
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