Memory Lane Lot #1327
 

Just a warning to potentially interested parties... Memory Lane Lot #1327 is an obvious M & N reproduction....

http://www.memorylaneinc.com/site/bi...p?itemid=30650

Most on this Board are probably already aware, but just wanted novice collectors to be warned (as there is already a bid placed). Below are some other examples out there.... These are not vintage and not rare...

Currently in Hunt Auctions (and correctly billed as a repro...)

http://www.huntauctions.com/phone/im...7&lot_num=1032


Currently On-line...

http://www.weplaysports.com/Mitchell...ennant-55.html


And the Red Sox version (same maker...)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1946-WORLD-S...6#ht_67wt_1141


Hope this is helpful

Wow. How do the repros look in person? Do they appear vintage when in hand?
Thanks
Matt

Not if you know what to look for. I could write a dissertation, but don't have the time or energy tonight. Easiest/most obvious tell-tale signs are the density of felt, painted graphics vs. raised velvet, amount of space between the tassels, width of the tassels themselves, and the thread/method used to sew on the vertical binding strip.

Ever since Mitchell & Ness decided to market these, it's been a problem. An ill-advised venture, and a headache for vintage collectors. A small percentage of ebay sellers portray them as real, and a few have sporadically turned up in Major Catalog Auctions (as in this instance).

You just have to see/handle both types in person, and the difference becomes quite evident. In this particular case, I don't even think it's a good replica... in no way does this example look vintage 1950s.

Item appears to be removed now.

Thanks Jeff... you're right :cool: