PM1 Ornate Frame Pinbacks

[Bridwell]

I've seen a few of these ornate frames with non-sports pictures in them. Is it possible for someone to switch the inside photo???

[Rob D.]

Originally Posted by Bridwell

I've seen a few of these ornate frames with non-sports pictures in them. Is it possible for someone to switch the inside photo???

Ron,

I have a Lajoie in both the ornate frame and the stickpin styles that Legendary is selling, and I bought both of mine in eBay auctions. Before looking at them in person, I had the same question. But after examining them closely using a magnifying glass, I came to the conclusion that it wouldn't be possible to remove and replace the photos without it being very noticeable. The photos just seem so thin and fragile. Maybe someone else with more experience handling these will chime in.

Rob

[egbeachley]

Originally Posted by Rob D.

I came to the conclusion that it wouldn't be possible to remove and replace the photos without it being very noticeable. The photos just seem so thin and fragile. Rob

They wouldn't have to replace the thin and fragile photo that was ruined when removed. Just add a new one just like they were inserted originally.

[drc]

A number of years back I had a PM1 Cobb. The image surface was smoothly rounded and like enamel (perhaps they're celluloid-- it was good while ago I had one) and, at the time, it seemed the image was directly on the enamel-like surface. It was not like a little flat frame you could easily remove and insert paper photos.

[Republicaninmass]

The 176 subject 1915 Cracker Jack set did not choose to include Ruth

That would have been a stunning card!

[glchen]

Just noting another thread which shows that this PM1 pin shows a Washington Senators player (likely Sam Rice) in a uniform 1917 or later, which supports the theory that the set was released over a period of years: Link

[Bridwell]

The prices on these in the auction seemed pretty low to me. The Ruth went for big bucks but a Ty Cobb went for $896, incl. BP. A Walter Johnson sold for $717, Johnny Evers for $359. Four went for the $200 opening bid and 3 got no bids at all.

They were a great deal, as long as they weren't ever opened. If the backs can be opened it creates some doubt.