1910 - 1915 decals

[minibatsman]

If John Hillerich says these decal are from 1910 - 1915 I would have to agree.

[minibatsman]

these decals have been applied to many bats off different lengths.
My focus is mini bats that have been called salesman samples, presentation bats and other things except what I believe they really were ball park souvenirs. My reason for this post is to challenge auction houses to list them for what I believe they really are very nice vendor souvenirs.
I no a salesman probably had one or two of these bats in his pouch.
For 30 years I have made a note of every mini bat I have seen for sale.
In my notes I have seen 144 cobb decal bats for sale. during this same time I have seen 16 Connie Mack 12 inch H&S signature bats for sale.
I realize that when a individual sees an item they have in there sock drawer selling for $1500 dollars they put it up for sale. but the 1927 12 inch Ruth W.S. bat has sold for $800 I have seen 7 of them no one has ever even considered calling it a salesman sample. and would believe more than 7 were made. This change in description will have no effect on the final selling price. I no this could be controversial to auction houses but I believe there is enough information available to list these bats for what they really are.
Ball park, vendors or just the local five n dime store souvenirs.

[MGHPro]

I haven't Seen that many 12 inch bats in total , let alone one player - sure you don't mean 14 inch bats?

[slidekellyslide]

These decal mini bats could be ordered by the case. I have a hardware store catalog with these listed. I have this pic on my computer, but I actually have this catalog in my office at work so I can give more details on it tomorrow.

[minibatsman]

1.I should have been more detailed. the cobb decal bats are several sizes from 12 to 22 inches
I should have said 14 inch signature model mini bats.
There are 12 inch H&S block letter Wagner, Evers, Lajoie, and half dozen others that didn't qualify to be mentioned in the baseball encyclopedia.
They are very rare.
2.I have searched these mini bats for years with little information to go by except for what i wrote down myself. and my opinion
I am very interested in what your book has to say.

[minibatsman]

[MGHPro]

I wouldn't think Evers would exist since he was not under contract with hillerich