Hey, pennant guys

[ooo-ribay]

Originally Posted by thetahat

Interesting pennants in recent live auction .... large (40") Cubs and Tigers pennants from early 20th century, same style, with two color felt, reinforced edges, and an embroidered leather logo/design with details apparently burned (?) the leather. Tigers pennant is fantastic and I wanted it but got pretty high ... I actually have the Cubs but with the gold and purple colors inverted.

I wonder if this is the oldest known "series" of pennants ..... I've seen Cubs, White Sox, Tigers, and I think Red Sox? Clearly they were all made by the same company or person. And I am guessing they pre-date silk screening, around 1910. The leather (and added accents) seems to serve the purpose of providing details that embroidered felt (as in other old, non-screened pennants) could not achieve.

Anyway, doubt we can solve this mystery but I find myself intrigued by them ... any help?

http://huntauctions.com/live/imagevi...=219&lot_qual=

What did the Tigers go for? &1100 doesn't seem bad for the Cubs. Maybe the somewhat generic nature held it back?

[perezfan]

Originally Posted by ooo-ribay

What did the Tigers go for? &1100 doesn't seem bad for the Cubs. Maybe the somewhat generic nature held it back?

I think the Cubs went low because of the following...

1. Another one surfaced not long ago

2. Not quite as attractive as some other oversized versions (just my opinion)

3. Numerous moth holes scattered throughout the body of the pennant.

The similar Tigers version was more attractive, and was significantly better in terms of condition.

[thetahat]

Originally Posted by perezfan

I think the Cubs went low because of the following...

1. Another one surfaced not long ago

2. Not quite as attractive as some other oversized versions (just my opinion)

3. Numerous moth holes scattered throughout the body of the pennant.

The similar Tigers version was more attractive, and was significantly better in terms of condition.

I think I won the other one to which you refer, it was an eBay auction. I think the moth holes were most responsible. Or so I hope!

[mjkm90]

Originally Posted by perezfan

I think the Cubs went low because of the following...

1. Another one surfaced not long ago

2. Not quite as attractive as some other oversized versions (just my opinion)

3. Numerous moth holes scattered throughout the body of the pennant.

The similar Tigers version was more attractive, and was significantly better in terms of condition.

Agree on all points Mark. I personally didnt find the color scheme very attractive or at all relevant to the Cubs. At that price point I want to be in love with every element of a pennant.