Posted By:
Alan ElefsonHi-
Please note that the tin type pictured below is not mine. It was won in an antique ephemera auction in Connecticut last night (It went for more than I could afford, although I won a few interesting items that I will post about later today). I am posting this for two reasons. One, I hope this might be a new tin type image that folks have not seen before (I am particularly curious about the belt as it has an arrow on it. Were there any well known teams from the era of the photo that had a belt like this?). Two, I wanted to know the approximate value for this piece. The buyer indicated to me following the sale that he was prepared to go much higher, so I do not feel that bad dropping out when I did. I realize if he is identifiable, the value increases exponentially, but I also realize there is value simply in the player/uniform/equipment image. Please also feel free to post your own baseball tintypes!
Thanks in advance,
Alan Elefson
aelefson@hotmail.com
