Could sure use some expert opinions on Ott Ball & Mantle.

[EYECOLLECTVINTAGE]

Hey all.

Just wanted a few opinions on 2 items. First is a cool looking Mantle Poster Signed.

Just want to know if it's real and approximate retail value on it.

The second item is what I believe is a 1939 Giants Team ball. Hard to make out some of these names but Notables that I see are Ott and McCarthy.

Just want to know if it's real and approximate retail value on it as well.

I have a chance to pick these up for either trade or sale.

Thanks in advance for your time guys. As always, you rock and so does this forum.

[btcarfagno]

That's Jack, or Johnny, McCarthy...not Joe.

The Mantle...is it approx 7 inches long and maybe 4 inches high? If so it is part of a set of such "cards" issued by Davco in 1982. I have several of them that are signed, including DiMaggio. The Mantle does look good to me, and I would guess a value of $150 or so...give or take $25.

The 1939 Giants ball is in rough shape obviously. Ott is the only big "star" on the ball...Tony Lazzeri was on that team for a time in 1939 but I do not see him on your ball. There may be a couple early deaths in there, but they likely wouldnt change matters much unless they were super rare. My guess on value, in that condition, would be around $150 as well.

Tom C

[EYECOLLECTVINTAGE]

Originally Posted by btcarfagno

That's Jack, or Johnny, McCarthy...not Joe.

The Mantle...is it approx 7 inches long and maybe 4 inches high? If so it is part of a set of such "cards" issued by Davco in 1982. I have several of them that are signed, including DiMaggio. The Mantle does look good to me, and I would guess a value of $150 or so...give or take $25.

The 1939 Giants ball is in rough shape obviously. Ott is the only big "star" on the ball...Tony Lazzeri was on that team for a time in 1939 but I do not see him on your ball. There may be a couple early deaths in there, but they likely wouldnt change matters much unless they were super rare. My guess on value, in that condition, would be around $150 as well.

Tom C

The mantle is a long poster about 2 feet long. The Ball I am not sure to the year. Was hoping someone could help by some of the signatures. I can Identify a few such as cliff melton Mel Ott Burgess WHitey Whitehead Jack McCarthy who is supposedly an umpire

[btcarfagno]

I didn't notice the hand holding it up there in the corner. If it was 4x7...those would be some seriously small hands!!

Tough to say if it is a period advertising piece or just a blow up of the Davco card itself. As an advertising piece it could be closer to $200. If it's just a poster I would stick to my original figure of around $150.

Tom C

[gashouse34]

Right above the Jack McCarthy is Paul Dean, who was with the Giants in 1940-1941.

[frankbmd]

It might be important to know, if it is a blow up of the Davco card, could it also be a blow up of the Mantle sig as well?

Based on the thumb size, that sig looks quite large.

[EYECOLLECTVINTAGE]

Originally Posted by gashouse34

Right above the Jack McCarthy is Paul Dean, who was with the Giants in 1940-1941.

Thanks guys. I appreciate it.

[btcarfagno]

Originally Posted by frankbmd

It might be important to know, if it is a blow up of the Davco card, could it also be a blow up of the Mantle sig as well?

Based on the thumb size, that sig looks quite large.

There weren't any facsimile signatures on the original Davco cards.

Tom C

[EYECOLLECTVINTAGE]

Originally Posted by btcarfagno

There weren't any facsimile signatures on the original Davco cards.

Tom C

does the mantle look good?

[EYECOLLECTVINTAGE]

also, does the Ott look good? Thanks

[btcarfagno]

To me the Mantle looks good, but there are quite a few others on this board I would listen to about Mantle before me.

I am a big fan of both M's having the little loop at the bottom.

Tom C

[EYECOLLECTVINTAGE]

Originally Posted by btcarfagno

To me the Mantle looks good, but there are quite a few others on this board I would listen to about Mantle before me.

I am a big fan of both M's having the little loop at the bottom.

Tom C

No one else seems to want to chime in lol Are you sure that balls only $200?

[earlywynnfan]

My useless opinion is that Ott looks shaky, I'd suspect clubhouse, but there are many better voices than mine.

[btcarfagno]

Just looked at prior sales of generic Mel Ott team balls from late 30's -early 40's. The sale prices on similar condition balls are in the $250-300 range through auction houses. Minus buyers and sellers premiums and you are looking at $200 or so. You may get a bit more on your own, but I would advise against an eBay Auction. BIN if you must. Not a lot of people looking for a 1940 or 1941 Giants ball. Could go way too low through eBay auction.

Tom C

[thetruthisoutthere]

Originally Posted by EYECOLLECTVINTAGE

No one else seems to want to chime in lol Are you sure that balls only $200?

You're getting FREE opinions here.

Please don't be so impatient.

[EYECOLLECTVINTAGE]

Originally Posted by thetruthisoutthere

You're getting FREE opinions here.

Please don't be so impatient.

I was not being impatient I was simply joking around with him because he said his opinion wasn't as solid as others on here when it came to the mantles. I just implied no one else is chiming in so he was the best I had all in fun.

[vintagesportscollector]

Originally Posted by EYECOLLECTVINTAGE

No one else seems to want to chime in lol Are you sure that balls only $200?

Have you tried doing any research on your own of sales of Mel Ott team balls?

[EYECOLLECTVINTAGE]

Originally Posted by vintagesportscollector

Have you tried doing any research on your own of sales of Mel Ott team balls?

Yes I did and I can see where this is going so... I am wrong and thanks for everyone's 2 cents. I post on a lot of sections in this forum, and for some reason a lot of people in this section feel as if you are using them and get upset. I spent over $300 on autograph books and another $300 on Pin Pennant Bobble Head books etc. I am doing my due diligence but unfortunately there is no substitute for time put in.