[vintagesportscollector]

Fair points Bob, and I wouldn't dispute anything that you have said. We all value things differently. For me the knowledge that it is from the 40's/50s, and not much earlier (as the previous three auctions claimed), was paramount to my opinion. You can say I am wrong - and considering I knew nothing of this Box before this thread, chances are I am wrong - every piece of memorablia has different opinions on value.

We can't dispute we have learned more about this piece in this thread, than previously known, which should only serve to better help everyone value. There are now several data points on this piece, but this is what seems to be the trend for me...when it was known to be a Zimbalist piece from the 40s, it goes cheaper than when purported to be much earlier.

As I stated its absoutely stunning, and again congrats!! Either way I think you got a greal deal. You should feel excited..I would be too.