Incredible Piece Sold on EBay - 19th century lemonpeel silver presentation baseball

[jpop43]

Thanks for that informative, if not forcefull correction...I'm sure we all appreciate it.

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by jpop43

Thanks for that informative, if not forcefull correction...I'm sure we all appreciate it.

[BigJJ]

It appears the seal changed over time from a number of Indians to one, and from more threatening to less threatening postures; it appears you could indeed set a more precise date on that ball. I now wish I bid more. I was at 2k. I do not think there is another piece of baseball memorabilia from the true West depicting true then-contemporary Indians. It is a very very cool piece. If it were mine, I would pay $1500 to have the dents expertly removed, and I actually would have it professionally cleaned, so that the patina might age more evenly. If someone on this forum purchased the ball, and is looking for a quick profit, please PM me.

Originally Posted by jpop43

Thanks for that informative, if not forcefull correction...I'm sure we all appreciate it.

Sorry, it's early Saturday morning and the post touched a nerve. I loathe the portrayal of Native Americans as fierce warriors and did not wish to perpetuate that stereotype with further dialogue on the subject.

The ball and engraving are absolutely beautiful. I am envious of the person who now owns it.