New Jersey and Delaware just had a big sale on then. Retail on all and in Delaware no tax. This was at total wine stores in both states

Picked up another 15, 3 10 years 2 lot b's and a rye along with 2 buffalo trace experimental

Great stuff, Henry, Chris and Joe! Beautiful and very well thought out displays!

My new space is starting to take shape after much cleaning, organizing, unpacking and other stuff that's not exactly fun. However it's coming together slowly but surely...

Early Gloves...

Mark -- Those displays are fantastic. Museum quality. May I ask what the caps are resting on? Thanks

Other stuff...

Nice sink! :D

Great stuff Mark and fantastically displayed.

I'll second that!

WOW! Great stuff guys...anybody else have rooms to share or updated rooms to share?

Beauty collection.
Wondering if you ever came across a "Gibson Mitt"?
I came across this on a google search.
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+1...outstanding displays Mark!!

that's quite spectacular Mark
 

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Epic early baseball collection
 

Wow, Mark!! :cool:

Great collection & I really like your thoughts on how to display it.
The quality of each piece is stunning- real eye candy!

Congrats on getting the point that you can begin to enjoy it again in your new digs...

Looks great Mark!

Thanks everyone... Means a lot coming from you guys!

Lots more to come in a few days. Just gotta kill a few more spiders and unpack a few dozen more boxes.

Ps. Lots of nice stuff will be hitting the BST pretty soon. I no longer use ebay, so please be sure to keep an eye out (in the BST Memorabilia section!)

LTo icollectDCsports...

They are called Vintage "Hat Forms" or "Hat Molds". They are typically dark wood, and were used by Milliners, back in the day. They have rich antique look, and go especially well with vintage hat styles like Pillbox, Boater, Boston Style, and virtually all short-brimmed or pre-war Caps.

Pretty easy to find, as there is always a good selection on ebay. Here are a few examples...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/vintage-anti...3D322148625694

Another...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/vintagE-ANTI...gAAOSwKtVWvnT0

You'll find lots more by searching the key words "hat form" and "hat mold". If you find one you like that's roughly 21" in circumference, it should work for most adult-sized Hats. I believe a 21" circumference equates to a size 7 1/8 (or at least very close to that). I highly recommend these for displaying the early ones.

Hope this helps!

Mark -- Thanks very much for the info about the hat molds. Very cool and they really are great for displaying your hats.

Hello All, Been a reader of the forum for some time but with my memorabilia room completed, it was time to sign up and share...Thanks, Mike

Wow! Very nice room, Mike!

Beautiful room, Mike!!!!

Did you fabricate the bat holders yourself?

Welcome!

Thanks....The bat holders are from a company called "Saf–T-Gard"...clear acrylic and they do a nice job. Available in horizontal or vertical mount.

Great display! How are the shin guards attached, it looks like they're on a shelf? Any other support?

Thanks...Shin guards are resting on a basic shelf that I attached some artificial grass to using double sided tape. The artificial grass supplies enough friction that the shin guards won't slide. (Shelf and grass both from Home Depot)

I love it Mike!!...clean and classic. Are you a Popovich? :)

Mpop
 

really nicely done display. It has a real "elegance" and look of sophistication beside all the aged beef it offers which in and of itself is quite superb :-)

Thank You...And Yes I am...

Very nice, Mike!

Welcome to the site. :)

Really nice displays. Love the clean and well thought out look. Those white Mitts are especially sweet!

Looks like you have a great eye for quality, and appear to be a condition Fanatic (like me!). Great posts!

I agree! Awesome display.

Well thought out
 

Hiya Mike

What a great display.

Well organized, clean, easy to view. Some really good looking items also.

Thanx for sharing.

I'll keep it rolling with a few new pics.

Some assorted Babe Ruth stuff...

Some early Figural stuff...

More of the same...

More... Literally a head-turner!

Cardinals above /Giants below...

Unis and such...

Crosley Field era stuff... Sorry again!

More Reds...

Fantastic as usual Mark. You have a gift for presentation and your collection is stunning my friend :D It's so nice to see your new area coming together. You must really be enjoying yourself:)

Wow ! Great stuff .. What's the history on these , I've never seen them before ?

Displays
 

Mike & Mark,

Both rooms present very well and w/such great items. Thanks so much for sharing pictures of both your collection and room/s. I hope one day I'll be able to display my items in an organized manner like both of you.

Hi Matt...

The two on the ends came from Lelands about 4-5 years ago. They are quite early, and I know nothing about them or their origin. Have never seen another pair.

The two in the middle are from noted Sculptor, Jack Lambert. Carlton Hendricks has written about these on his website. They are circa 1920s-30s, and the one that resembles Lou Gehrig is sometimes seen atop a Spalding Base (in the form of a Trophy).

Lastly, the tiny one is something I found on eBay. Though very small, it has great detail, and appears to be circa 1880s (based on the uniform). I have no idea of its origin, but it sure fit well in that little gap on the shelf!

Very cool . Thanks Mark !

ok Mark......
 

Mic. drop!
:D

Mike and Mark...stunning displays, both in content and presentation.
Adding my thanks for showing us.

Not much, but thought I would throw some pics up...basement is coming along....

Pirates Flannels
 

Finished up my full mannequins for my Pirates flannels

Few Man Cave items...
 

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Walter Payton Game Cut Signed and Inscribed Sweetness by Adam Williams, on Flickr

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Mitchell and Ness 1955 Durene Otto Graham Signed and Inscribed 2x MVP and HOF 1965 by Adam Williams, on Flickr

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Mitchell and Ness 1996/97 Patrick Ewing by Adam Williams, on Flickr

https://c7.staticflickr.com/2/1485/2...7dbfc2bc_c.jpg
QB's of the Century Unitas/Marino/Elway/Montana 7/500 Mounted Memories by Adam Williams, on Flickr

https://c6.staticflickr.com/2/1498/2...5d09f419_c.jpg
Early 70s Willard Mullin Big Red Machine Printed Signed and Limited to 250 (have 3, 2 framed) by Adam Williams, on Flickr

https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1707/2...6103b6c9_c.jpg
Game Used Football from 1968, the Bengals first home and and win in franchise history. by Adam Williams, on Flickr

https://c6.staticflickr.com/2/1449/2...55ebf832_c.jpg
Deacon Jones HOF Jacket Haggar Imperial from his estate. Presented in 1980 upon induction. by Adam Williams, on Flickr

Wide range of stuff, just a portion of my collection but a few pics to join in on the fun

Have been getting a few items framed...
As well as getting some cases to display some of my Indians collection...
Andy

Very nice Indians room. OMG the Indian Fever record...awesome.

I need to figure out an option for my jerseys like these hanging shelf setups some of you guys have.

Some great rooms everyone.
I wonder if all of those with uniforms have seen this article about the baseball HOF and how it recommends storing them?
I am not so sure I share their card holder concerns short term, but it's a good read.

http://www.sportscollectorsdigest.co...-slabbed-cards

Indians
 

Andy,

Enjoyed viewing the pictures of your Indians collection; like how you have your items set up. Also, I think it's so cool how you have the signatures as a border around the top; such a cool idea.

Vandy showcase
 

I very recently bought this 72" showcase for $65 delivered, so that I can finally properly display a good portion of my Johnny Vander Meer collection.

My new showcase is mostly dedicated to his historic 1938 rookie season in which he threw back-to-back no hitters and was the NL winning pitcher in the All Star Game at Crosley Field.

I'm thrilled to add this to my office where I get to enjoy it daily. :cool:

Beautiful collection and display Scott. One heck of a deal on the case WOW:D

Awesome job Scott! Looks great!

Colin's bedroom
 

Got my 4 year old boy his first big boy bed, so decided to do some redecorating... Mostly Williams and con with a few others sprinkled in...

Pic 2
 

Pic 2

My thoughts exactly! Kind of on subject, I would love, love, love to have one of those rotatining displays that are kind of like a ferris wheel. I think jewelers used them. Anyone have one?

C'mon, Dave. That room is decorated for you, not your son. I don't see one thing on those walls that a four-year-old boy would enjoy.

Room...
 

You got me!

His books and toy chest are on the other side... And we have their playroom downstairs...

Great deal on that case! Looks great Scott.

Thanks Mike, Chris, Rob & Randall. I really appreciate the compliments.

The way that I found the showcase was pretty unusual. I was driving down a minimally traveled rural road to play golf at the local golf course last Thursday and I spotted this showcase with a for sale sign on it along side the road. It had my name all over it!

I couldn't believe it cost me $65 and it's in great shape.
Just what the doctor ordered.... :D

Outstanding Scott! Is that your workplace office or home office?

Thanks Joe.
My home office.

Rob,

The last time I was in Capital City Antique Mall (Salt Lake) there was one for sale. Not sure if it worked or the price but I remember seeing one for sale. From the front door it was in the very back left corner of the building.

Edited to add: We hit all the antique shops in the valley at least 5-6 times a year so if I find another for sale I'll let you know.

I've done some tinkering, moving, and made a few additions, so why not post em here:D

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Mike - I love how you put the mini baseball bats and baseballs in your loving cup trophies! Great collection!!

Love it!!
 

Hey Mike, I get a love/hate feeling when you post pictures. Didn't you say you were going to have a garage sale pretty soon? That Spalding trophy on your desk looks overwhelmed by everything else in the room, I could find a better place to display that for you!!

If I'm ever in Ann Arbor, I want to visit Mike.

(in my Buckeye gear :p )

Any time Rob👍 I'm a Purdue grad😜

Hey Mike, amazing collection.
I love how it's displayed.
I'm curious... If you don't mind me asking, what's your earliest item?
Also, great bats... What's your best/favorite??

Thanks in advance for indulging me.
Brent

Thanks for having my back Matt. I'll keep that offer in mind;)

Thank you for the kind words Brent.

My earliest pieces are the gas lamps for 1878 (Hartford and Chicago)
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These Villeroy and dishes are from the 1880s. I have two plates and two tumblers from the set.

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Regarding bats. I love them, but have sold off many of the most valuable to fund other areas of my collection. My best (favorites now) are my mushroom knobs (Spalding and Pennant), ball knob (Piper), and a really long 1880s round knob (second from the right is this pic). Sorry I don't have pics of the Mushroom knobs at this moment.

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q...psc4da0068.jpg

Hey Mike,
Thanks for posting those.
I've always loved the matched Hartford/Chicago figural pieces...
And your Villeroy and Boch plates/tumblers are in amazing condition!
Thanks for sharing!

Brent

I don't have any pics, but this is a video I did about a year and a half ago.

The only difference now is I have even more stuff. LOL.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KtrBQKKCik

Let me know what you think.

Nice!

Love this thread and looking at all these rooms/man caves! :)

Brett Lowman
 

Brett Lowman shared some recent pictures of his wonderful room. I've updated his page on my site. I'm a big fan of Brett's displays....Check it out!

http://antiquesportscollector.com/CollectionLowman.html

Thanks for sharing this Joe!
Brett, that's an AMAZING room. Wow!

wow
 

Brett so nicely displayed! Serious goodness.....

Updated Forbes Field and Pirates display
 

Here's a new set up for my Forbes window and seats. Pirates uniforms as well.