December Pick Ups

[aquarius31]

Very excited to pick up this unique belt buckle. It's not in great shape but displays well overall and possibly dates to 1860's-1870's as the manufacturer (Jacob Gminder) was in business at that time manfacturing medals and military buttons. I have seen one other example but not with both parts in tact. That was key to identifying the manfacturer as the back of the interlocking piece includes "J. Gminder Balto." A quick google search did the rest. It's not clear to me what is represented in each of the illustrations on the sides.

I think this is made of copper but have no experience in metals. Any recommendations on storage and how to prevent further oxidization would be appreciated. Thanks.

[mjkm90]

Fantastic Belt Buckle George

I've never seen another like it.

[FenwayFaithful]

Here is my recent pickup:

1939 Clyde Shoun St. Louis Cardinals Game Worn Road Jersey

Shoun led the NL in relief appearances and saves in 1939.

[39special]

Originally Posted by FenwayFaithful

Here is my recent pickup:

1939 Clyde Shoun St. Louis Cardinals Game Worn Road Jersey

Shoun led the NL in relief appearances and saves in 1939.

That is a great looking jersey!!

[UnVme7]

Sweet Cards jersey

[Bugsy]

Originally Posted by FenwayFaithful

Here is my recent pickup:

1939 Clyde Shoun St. Louis Cardinals Game Worn Road Jersey

Shoun led the NL in relief appearances and saves in 1939.

Beautiful jersey! The condition makes it particularly special.

[Bobmc]

Originally Posted by FenwayFaithful

Here is my recent pickup:

1939 Clyde Shoun St. Louis Cardinals Game Worn Road Jersey

Shoun led the NL in relief appearances and saves in 1939.

Spectacular flannel !!

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by FenwayFaithful

Here is my recent pickup:

1939 Clyde Shoun St. Louis Cardinals Game Worn Road Jersey

Shoun led the NL in relief appearances and saves in 1939.

Awesome jersey, Chris and welcome to net54!

FYI, Clyde "Hardrock" Shoun pitched a no-hitter in 1944 while he was a member of the Cincinnati Reds. He also went by the nickname "Duster".

[masimen]

2011 Posada Mother's Day bat.

[vintagesportscollector]

I'll pile on ...everything about that Cards jersey is amazing!!

[FenwayFaithful]

Thank you for the kind words, guys.

[Scott Garner]

Managed to find one more unusual Vandy pickup before 2014 ended:

Original circa 1939 Johnny Vander Meer endorsed Goldsmith ball.
The condition I believe is pretty remarkable considering age. I love it!

If any of the resident ball or Goldsmith experts on net54 can add additional info, I would really appreciate it.
I do know that by 1939 Cincinnati based Goldsmith had forged a solid endorsement deal with Vander Meer. They dedicated much of their 1939 catalogue to him, but no mention of a Vander Meer endorsed ball, FWIW...

[Bumpus Jones]

Not a December p/u but I had to add to Scott's fine post!

[Chris Counts]

Here's a page from a 1936 General Electric calendar showing the first-ever major league night game at Crosley Field the season before. The woman dressed in white against a sea of men dressed in black reminds me of that scene in "The Natural" where Iris stands up and Roy Hobbs catches a glimpse of her before hitting a home run and breaking out of a slump. This photo doesn't do the piece justice — I should have scanned it before framing it ...

[thecatspajamas]

Originally Posted by Scott Garner

Managed to find one more unusual Vandy pickup before 2014 ended:

Original circa 1939 Johnny Vander Meer endorsed Goldsmith ball.
The condition I believe is pretty remarkable considering age. I love it!

If any of the resident ball or Goldsmith experts on net54 can add additional info, I would really appreciate it.
I do know that by 1939 Cincinnati based Goldsmith had forged a solid endorsement deal with Vander Meer. They dedicated much of their 1939 catalogue to him, but no mention of a Vander Meer endorsed ball, FWIW...

Not in the 1940 catalog, though the glove is with a smaller ad. That's the only Goldsmith catalog in that era that I have full scans of to be able to rule out though. May be time to start adding to the catalog library again

[baseball tourist]

Originally Posted by aquarius31

Very excited to pick up this unique belt buckle. It's not in great shape but displays well overall and possibly dates to 1860's-1870's as the manufacturer (Jacob Gminder) was in business at that time manfacturing medals and military buttons. I have seen one other example but not with both parts in tact. That was key to identifying the manfacturer as the back of the interlocking piece includes "J. Gminder Balto." A quick google search did the rest. It's not clear to me what is represented in each of the illustrations on the sides.

I think this is made of copper but have no experience in metals. Any recommendations on storage and how to prevent further oxidization would be appreciated. Thanks.

Very cool buckle! I guess that the square on one side may be bases?