Great Finds II

[Huysmans]

3rd pic...

[murphusa]

I have no idea about the ribbon but I would think the mask would bring $2,500 or more in that condition. Others may disagree but that's my two cents

[Bpm0014]

In the mid 90's while still in high school, I worked a summer job doing landscaping. To make a long story short, we landscaped the home of the person who tore down Forbes Field in the early 70's. My boss at the time knew that I was a baseball fan and told me that he knew of the landfill where thousands of Forbes Field seats were (and still are). Well, one Saturday he took me there and I put as many pieces/seats/scraps into my car as I could, and built 4 seats from them. I sold 2 and still have 2 today. I'll post pics when I can. From what I remember, there were still hundreds (if not thousands) of old Forbes Field seats in this landfill....

[vintagesportscollector]

That mask is about as nice a condition that I can recall seeing. Wow. Hard to believe there is barely any age showing on the metal and leather. You can date that mask from 1890 to 1910, but based on the Reach stamp I would say closer to 1905 -1910. Great condition but not a rare style mask. In Good condition it is a $200 mask. I would estimate $600-800 for this mask. (but I might not value the condition as much as others). Great Find!!

[perezfan]

Congrats on the Mask and Ribbon. Unbelievable buys on both

That forehead pad (with buckle strap) is rarely found in tact and uncompromised. At auction, I could see the mask climbing into the 4 figure range, if two spirited bidders went at it. There ae some collectors out there who want the best examples extant, and are "condition freaks". And this could easily be the most pristine surviving example of this style mask. Only thing better is if they would've saved the original Reach Box

[Huysmans]

Thanks for the opinions and info guys! Joe & Mark - Yeah, it looks like it was used for a few games a few weeks ago and that's it. Everything is nice and clean and all the leather pads are soft and supple. I was really stoked to find it. Thanks again for the info.

[slidekellyslide]

I bought a Tris Speaker game used bat at a local auction for $50. Easily my best memorabilia score.

Link to thread on the old board...I actually had no idea it was a gamer when I bought it.

http://www.net54baseball.com/showthr...peaker+bushing