August Pickup thread

[yanks12025]

I went to a tag sale this weekend also because they had a box full of vintage baseball stuff (gloves, catchers gear, two flannels). Well when I got there, Iwas already number 60 and would have to wait awhile to get in. So in the meantime they opened up the garage and I found this vintage bat "The Victor". Guessing it's from around 1905-10, it's in bad shape but only paid $1. Anyone know more info about this company?

So when we were waiting a lady came out with the baseball box and I asked her how much she paid.. $450. I don't think it was worth anywhere near $450 (included a photo of the lot, what you guys think?)

[slidekellyslide]

Nice bat..I've had a few Victor bats over the years. A buck is a steal. That box of stuff is nowhere near worth $450.

[HRBAKER]

Saw this @ The National. Had no way to get it home. Ran into it again @ Collinsville show this weekend and the price had improved and I had the truck. Now to find somewhere to hang it.

[Bill Rayburn]

"Atta Boy" Jeff, I figured that would be going home with you. Nice job.

[CarltonHendricks]

Originally Posted by HRBAKER

Saw this @ The National. Had no way to get it home. Ran into it again @ Collinsville show this weekend and the price had improved and I had the truck. Now to find somewhere to hang it.

That's a heck of a piece...congrats, way to go!....Yeah size issue at the National for getting stuff home...been there.

[Forever Young]

Picked up this rare signed Mantle ck dated the day before his "called shot" record breaking 16th WS HR. It was also a walk off. It was then cashed the day after he would hit his last WS HR(18). I have not seen many playing day signed Mantle cks of any kind. I thought it was a neat piece that would go well with my TYPE 1 Photo(16th hr) and ticket stub.

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[CarltonHendricks]

Above, actuall 7" tall size, (depending on your monitor)
Guess C1880
Picked up this little statue of a bareknuckle boxer off eBay yesterday. I've never seen anything like it before! The seller thought it was Bendigo W.Thompson but a cursory search didn't convince me...Once I get it in hand I'll try to solve who it is. The facial features are so distinct I think it was intended to depict some famous boxer...probably from the bareknuckle era. It's coming from England and it looks very English to me. I suppose I could have the patina reapplied...but I think the wear is worth it's weight in gold...in that you know for sure from that kind of wear it's old. I'd prefer it that way as opposed to wondering
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[Mark]

Originally Posted by CarltonHendricks

7" tall, Guess C1880
Picked up this little statue of a bareknuckle boxer off eBay yesterday. I've never seen anything like it before! The seller thought it was Bendigo W.Thompson but a cursory search didn't convince me...Once I get it in hand I'll try to solve who it is. The facial features are so distinct I think it was intended to depict some famous boxer...probably from the bareknuckle era. It's coming from England and it looks very English to me. I suppose I could have the patina reapplied...but I think the wear is worth it's weight in gold...in that you know for sure from that kind of wear it's old. I'd prefer it that way as opposed to wondering
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It looks to me like Napoleon Bonaparte, a noted light middeweight.

[murphusa]

Originally Posted by yanks12025

So when we were waiting a lady came out with the baseball box and I asked her how much she paid.. $450.

Must have been David's Mom

[Mark]

Weird that the Pirates would burn their bats before the season even starts!
I picked this up a little while ago and am wondering how common these are. Any thoughts?

[Ladder7]

Posted in the All-sports forum, but more boastable over here.

Lucky to have scored this rare, early shot of my childhood idol, for a fair price. Wallet-size but thrilled regardless!