Chief Bender framed type collection

[T206Jim]

Dan, If you have Jack's contact information or his ID here I'd love to touch base with him on Bender.

Luke, your E95 Bender would look nice in place of my beater.

Leon, the Bender oval photo was won in your recent Brockelman and Luckey auction (great experience by the way). I chose to be a Bender type collector for several reasons. One, he has a fascinating personal story; two, he perfectly spans the dead ball era with a plethora of interesting poses and sets; three, he is a Hall of Famer and four, he is still relatively affordable as he is not a household name top tier member. It all adds up to a fascinating challenge.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by T206Jim

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Leon, the Bender oval photo was won in your recent Brockelman and Luckey auction (great experience by the way). I chose to be a Bender type collector for several reasons. One, he has a fascinating personal story; two, he perfectly spans the dead ball era with a plethora of interesting poses and sets; three, he is a Hall of Famer and four, he is still relatively affordable as he is not a household name top tier member. It all adds up to a fascinating challenge.

Like I said, I think the display with the photos is much better..

But back to Bender, good points on all accounts....here are a few of him, since we are here.....but seriously, I vote for the tightened display. Pardon the extra cards....

A Baseball Bats E-unc of the red background variety...
Handcut and blank back versions of T216
and a Stevens Firearms blotter

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[T206Jim]

Leon, great Benders, I wouldn't be able to talk you out of the Baseball Bats or Stevens Firearms versions would I?

[Leon]

Originally Posted by T206Jim

Leon, great Benders, I wouldn't be able to talk you out of the Baseball Bats or Stevens Firearms versions would I?

Hey Jim
Generally my collection is off limits but I appreciate the inquiry. Good luck in the question though!! I see more Benders in your future.

[T206Jim]

I am ready to frame my Chief Bender type collection and am looking to make a final tweak. Although it would be a miraculous find, would anyone have a Rose Company, Monarch Typewriter or Stevens Firearms Chief Bender postcard or blotter available for sale? I can promise it a good home alongside many other rare Bender issues.

[Bicem]

Originally Posted by T206Jim

I am ready to frame my Chief Bender type collection and am looking to make a final tweak. Although it would be a miraculous find, would anyone have a Rose Company, Monarch Typewriter or Stevens Firearms Chief Bender postcard or blotter available for sale? I can promise it a good home alongside many other rare Bender issues.

There will be a Monarch Typewriter Bender postcard in BST's first auction if you can wait a couple of months.

[T206Jim]

Thanks for the tip Jeff, I will keep an eye out for it as I am going to frame the collection in such a manner that I can swap out cards, postcards and photos as my collection changes. The diamond pattern proved to be difficult to try and mat and frame, so I found an old craftsman window (from the deadball era) that proved to be the ideal size for my project. The items will ultimately be behind the glass with a green suede mat similar to the one shown with T206's shown earlier in this thread.

[T206Jim]

Current version

[Jobu]

Another vote for the diamond layout with no photos. Also, whatever you do, don't move the T3 or the pennant, those are in exactly the right places.

Very nice collection. 2 Questions: 1) You really acquired all of these in 1 year?!, 2) Can you please post a larger scan of the autograph with the drawing - it sounds neat and I would like to have a gander.

[joeadcock]

Jim
Looks great

[terjung]

Originally Posted by Bicem

There will be a Monarch Typewriter Bender postcard in BST's first auction if you can wait a couple of months.

Thanks for the plug, Jeff.

The consignment deadline for that auction is January 3rd. So, it's coming up soon!

Make sure you've registered!
www.BST-auctions.com

[Luke]

Did the e95 miss the cut? That's such an iconic card.

[T206Jim]

Luke, the E95 was the last one out and I'm still trying to figure which one goes if it comes back in, with the new format I am having to make some tough choices.

EJW, I liked Bender's backstory, he was a relatively affordable HOFer, his cards present well and he was in a majority of the sets from the Deadball Era; thus the perfect muse for a deadball type collection.