Up for your consideration in an exceedingly rare 1940's AAGPBL Macgregor Goldsmith Baseball / Softball.
A true baseball artifact it it's own right, this ball was made specifically for the woman who were asked to play baseball as entertainment while the men were away at war.
Movies like "A League Of Their Own" have since come out to show the world just how important this time in baseball history truly was.
While the ball is without a doubt a rare find, the true gem is the original box which you almost never find.
While the box does exhibit wear, it still displays beautifully.
One of the finest AAGPBL examples we have seen to date.
$650
Up for your consideration an exceedingly rare 1937 USC Trojans All Time Football Team Award plaque given to Francis Tappaan.
Francis Tappaan, a 1929 All-American end who lettered 3 years (1927-28-29), was a member of USC's first national championship team (1928). He played on Troy's 1929 Rose Bowl squad. He was a USC assistant coach in 1931 and 1932. He then held various professional positions in the business, education, legal and political fields, including serving as a vice president at USC, a lawyer and a judge.
Press photo is pictured to show you Tappaan was but is not included with this lot.
During homecoming of 1937 USC honored their All Time greats with these bronze on wood plaques which featured the Trogan Mascot.
The original markers mark is still intact on the lower back of the item.
One of a kind piece that you will not see again.
$275 $235
Up for your consideration is an exceptionally rare 1913 Louis V. Aronson striker lighter made in the likeness of Honus Wagner.
This lighter stands at a acceptable 5.25" and is a sure conversation starter.
Aronson made many different types of lighters in the early 1900's, but this is without a doubt the most recognizable one.
The condition is exceptional given it's age as the bronze shows the right amount of patina.
While we do believe that the tear drop striker is a reproduction that was later added to replace the original one, the statue is certainly an original from 1913.
Louis V. Aronson was a philanthropist and a leader of Newark’s Jewish community, who left his mark on history as the inventor of one of the most recognizable products of the 20th century: the Ronson lighters.
They were almost permanent fixtures in the pockets, purses, homes, and offices of millions of cigarette, cigar, and pipe smokers in the years when smoking was perceived as sophisticated, not lethal.
This lighter rarely makes it's way onto the market, and when it does the condition is considerably worse. Fakes have been floating around the internet as well, so buy from us for the extra peace of mind.
$500 SOLD
