it's been sold
clearly not a classic "belt style" ball but rather one made more recently than the mid 1860's with what appears to be repurposed leather that is unusually apparent on the balls surface. The circumference is quite large. The weight of the ball is missing from the description. There are stitching holes and no threading in at least one area, and the raised portions suggest perhaps once being part of a shoe. No idea how to determine the age - it looks like it might actually be the original handmade construction as stitches look tight enough. The yarn might be a bit suspect as it looks pliable and clean - with wear and use as apparent on the rest of the ball not sure how that happens - but without the ball in hand just guessing......
When it comes down to it - although there are other elements to consider - 9" around just too big to be antique. Now is it from 1905 or 1955? Lovingly constructed to be used in a sandlot ballgame or something else? Only the shadow knows......... A blacklight might help with the innards.
People here with more knowledge than I - hopefully they will chime in.
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