May Pickups

[slidekellyslide]

Originally Posted by TMKenKen

Picked this up for around half the original BIN, with money back guaranty. Trying to verify its authenticity. Does anyone have any thoughts? Thanks...Tim



http://www.ebay.com/itm/350795356175...84.m1439.l2649

Great photo...image does appear to be 1880s, but that style of cabinet wasn't really used at that point...I'm guessing a later print from the original negative...say 1910ish.

[Bumpus Jones]

Great image Mike. Hope you have a quick recovery!

[horzverti]

Cool photo Mike. I haven't seen any of those before. Thanks for sharing.

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by slidekellyslide

Great photo...image does appear to be 1880s, but that style of cabinet wasn't really used at that point...I'm guessing a later print from the original negative...say 1910ish.

Not to be contrarian, but I think the image goes with the mount - just out west somewhere. Check out the catcher's mitt - probably early 1900's.

[slidekellyslide]

Originally Posted by Runscott

Not to be contrarian, but I think the image goes with the mount - just out west somewhere. Check out the catcher's mitt - probably early 1900's.

You're right, I didn't even look at the equipment...three men with gloves that are definitely circa 1900. I guess they didn't get the memo out there in the Hills that the 1880s mustache style was over.

[TMKenKen]

To all for your help. My thought was that the gloves suggested something other than the purported age. However, I think that it is a great image, and adding 10 years or so does nothing to take away from it. The owner suggested to me that a Cheyenne Wyoming photgrapher had dated it for him, authenticated it and actually tried to purchase it several years ago... Tim

[slidekellyslide]

Originally Posted by TMKenKen

To all for your help. My thought was that the gloves suggested something other than the purported age. However, I think that it is a great image, and adding 10 years or so does nothing to take away from it. The owner suggested to me that a Cheyenne Wyoming photgrapher had dated it for him, authenticated it and actually tried to purchase it several years ago... Tim

Definitely a keeper...a nice crisp image and a lot to look at.

[dell webb]

Picked this up a few weeks ago. An original 1883 tournament poster.

[Lordstan]

Dell,
WOW. That is amazing. It's incredible that something that old could still have vibrant colors like that.
Congrats.
Mark

[Runscott]

Mike (71buc) led me to this ebay '62 wire photo of Bob Feller with his Dad's catchers mitt (now in my collection). I was able to match the two, which was a big relief given that the mitt was once in Halper's possession:

[perezfan]

Originally Posted by Runscott

Mike (71buc) led me to this ebay '62 wire photo of Bob Feller with his Dad's catchers mitt (now in my collection). I was able to match the two, which was a big relief given that the mitt was once in Halper's possession:

WOW.... awesome companion piece, Scott. That Feller photo certainly found the right home (nice assist by Mike!)

As a side note.... the vast majority of Halper's stuff was good. A very few of the more visible/noteworthy pieces were mis-represented, and those items have received all of the publicity/infamy.

But those tainted uniforms/autographs actually represent a miniscule percentage of the overall Halper collection.

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by perezfan

WOW.... awesome companion piece, Scott. That Feller photo certainly found the right home (nice assist by Mike!)

As a side note.... the vast majority of Halper's stuff was good. A very few of the more visible/noteworthy pieces were mis-represented, and those items have received all of the publicity/infamy.

But those tainted uniforms/autographs actually represent a miniscule percentage of the overall Halper collection.

Thanks Mark. Still, I was very nervous about comparing the glove in this pic with my glove - it was obvious that it has been cleaned up since the '62 photo, and some stitching has broken, but the pocket was unmistakeable, much to my relief. The glove came with a letter from Halper, describing his acquiring it from Feller, and also with a signed note from Feller. The provenance was good, but this pic was huge - I really owe Mike a huge favor, and hopefully I can repay it at some point.

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by Runscott

Mike (71buc) led me to this ebay '62 wire photo of Bob Feller with his Dad's catchers mitt (now in my collection). I was able to match the two, which was a big relief given that the mitt was once in Halper's possession:

Very cool! Excellent pickup.

[GaryPassamonte]

Circa 1865 CdV of 2 baseball games in progress. The reverse states that the image was from Topeka KS and that 2 games are being played. You need a magnifying glass to see the players clearly, but its all there. I've never seen a game action CdV from this period not originating from the northeast. Interesting and unusual. The railroad tracks in the foreground are a nice touch.
Sorry for the small scan. I'll try to make a larger one.

[JeremyW]

Nice CdV, Gary. Would love to see a close-up.

Scott- That Feller photo is an awesome match for your glove.

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by GaryPassamonte

Circa 1865 CdV of 2 baseball games in progress. The reverse states that the image was from Topeka KS and that 2 games are being played. You need a magnifying glass to see the players clearly, but its all there. I've never seen a game action CdV from this period not originating from the northeast. Interesting and unusual. The railroad tracks in the foreground are a nice touch.
Sorry for the small scan. I'll try to make a larger one.

Very nice, Gary. It's really been a pleasure watching individual board members' 'mini-museums' grow.