September Pick Ups

[perezfan]

That machine is just fantastic! I just love the graphics... such artistry and charm, when compared to anything being made today. Wonderful acquisition!

I was fortunate to pick up the Petitto Bust prototype I really wanted from ITPC (Babe Ruth). I had bids on the others, but this is the one I was most focused on...

How about the others? Did anyone here pick up the Stephens, Williams, Stanky, or Dark Statues? Seemed like a pretty rare opportunity, as these never turn up...

[kdixon]

Love the pinball machine.

[thekingofclout]

Originally Posted by whiteymet

Hi All:

Here is an original clay model that the artist Nick Calcagno did for the Hartland company to show them what his vision of the Wagner statue would look like.

He also did some pen and ink drawings also shown. Hartland accepted his design and agreed to use his work for the statue they issued. Also shown is the finished product

A neat addition to my Hartland collection.

Fred

Originally Posted by Oldtix

I was lucky enough to find this 1939 Bally's "FIFTH INNING" pinball machine last week...lucky in that it is 100% original, it is working, and the coin box was filled with $3.00 of nickels! Just showing the backglass and the playfield here (I removed the bottom glass for the photo). I'll post a picture of the entire machine after I reinforce the wooden legs.

Originally Posted by perezfan

That machine is just fantastic! I just love the graphics... such artistry and charm, when compared to anything being made today. Wonderful acquisition!

I was fortunate to pick up the Petitto Bust prototype I really wanted from ITPC (Babe Ruth). I had bids on the others, but this is the one I was most focused on...

How about the others? Did anyone here pick up the Stephens, Williams, Stanky, or Dark Statues? Seemed like a pretty rare opportunity, as these never turn up...

Wow, WoW, and WOW! Jeez Fred, your Hartland collection is simply phenomenal. Sure would love to see close ups of all your stuff in the background of your scans. Also, the Wagner sketches are superb, and the original clay model of Hans is stunning!

And Mark. That Baseball memorabilia collector lurking in my head kept egging me on to go after that terrific Ruth piece. My dog thought there was someone else in the room, as she kept looking for who I was talking to. No kidding. But as you know, I traded in my Baseball Memorabilia for the Beatles, but I still get itchy palms once or twice a week. A very nice pick up Buddy!

And to my dear Pal Rick... your impeccable eye and extremely good taste, never disappoint. You should charge admission every time you host a Holiday Party.

BTW Rick, when you said "I was lucky enough to find this 1939 Bally's "FIFTH INNING" pinball machine" It is my humble opinion that luck had a very small part in that respect. OMT... Rick. Do you have a change machine in your game room, or do I need to bring a boatload of coins?

[Oldtix]

Thanks for the nice comments, everyone. Jimmy, the games are always on the house at my place!

Like Jimmy, I've spent most of my energy this year gathering fantastic items in areas other than sports. Generally speaking, I collect all forms of amusements from the 1930s and 1940s - movies, radio, sports, comics, toys, worlds fairs, etc. A world often imagined in black-and-white was ablaze with color and excitement, as evidenced by the artifacts of that era. Take the pinball machine for example. Consider the craftsmanship, the durability, the elaborate design, the graphic beauty - all executed to entice a fellow to spend a nickel...and that machine built to get a nickel 73 years ago still works! How can you not find that inspiring?

The results of my quest in the past year have been nothing short of breathtaking. I have posted here less frequently because most of my pickups are out of the mainstream for this forum, but I continue to share in the joy and inspiration that comes from fellow collectors strutting their stuff! Thanks to everyone who cares to share with us!

[sayhey24]

Hi Rick,

I think a lot of us here who collect baseball memorabilia also dabble in other areas, and certainly appreciate quality material of all kinds. I know I for one would love to see some of your other non-sport pickups!

Greg

[Oldtix]

Originally Posted by sayhey24

Hi Rick,

I think a lot of us here who collect baseball memorabilia also dabble in other areas, and certainly appreciate quality material of all kinds. I know I for one would love to see some of your other non-sport pickups!

Greg

Greg, I'm happy to do it. I revived the old Americana thread to keep the sports threads pure. Hope you like them!

[thxforthebp]

Found this at an estate auction and it went pretty much unnoticed. I don't collect vintage soccer but couldn't pass this up at such a low price. It is a large format 11x14 or so cabinet photo of the Glensbuck Cherrypickers FC. I would guess turn of the century or so. Any information on it would be greatly appreciated.

[whiteymet]

[QUOTE=thekingofclout;1038877][B]Wow, WoW, and WOW! Jeez Fred, your Hartland collection is simply phenomenal. Sure would love to see close ups of all your stuff in the background of your scans. Also, the Wagner sketches are superb, and the original clay model of Hans is stunning!

Hi Jimmy:

Thanks for the compliments on the Wagner clay model and original artwork. You asked about seeing close ups of the background stuff. I posted some photos awhile back here on the Net. you can see them on the first two pages here: http://www.net54baseball.com/showthread.php?t=131800.

I have added some things since, but you can get an idea of how crazy I am for Hartlands. Still need the LSU lineman and a few more FB boxes as well as a few more BB cello boxes.

Also like you I am a Beatles nut. Although not photography, just the music. I have about 300 or so bootleg CD's both group and solo. Have all the US 45's in picture covers except about two solo's and maybe an early group one. Plus most of the issued LPs as well. Early fanzines, some memorabilia and lots of magazines

Fred

[Hot Springs Bathers]

Fred I too loved the photos of your Hartlands in the earlier room thread! I do have a question. How do you dust them?

[perezfan]

Jimmy...
Thanks much for the kind words, and I am REALLY glad you decided to forego the Babe Ruth Bust (despite the itchy palms )

Fred...
That LSU Lineman must be one impossible piece! If you don't have it, I cannot imagine who does...

There was a Hartland Collector about a decade ago (Kevin Cloutier out of New England) who I believe had one. I am sure you must know of this guy, but not sure whether he's still active in the hobby.

There was also another Collector in this Forum who collected exclusively LSU stuff. I thought he might have had one as well, and believe he was liquidating his entire collection. Perhaps someone here (more knowledgeable than me) can make the connection/referral for you.

Great stuff!
Mark