Hey, pennant guys

[perezfan]

Interesting couple of pennants sold last night on eBay. More rare ones offered yet again, by jonsstats...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/orig-highly...p2047675.l2557

https://www.ebay.com/itm/orig-highly...p2047675.l2557

Both are obviously from the same original series (guessing early 1950s). Pretty strong price realized for the Browns Pennant. I had posted mine here a couple weeks ago and at that point, had never seen another. Then a week later, this one came along, and sold for $521.

The Boston Braves Pennant was a steal at $109, IMO. I would've definitely bid higher, had I not already had this one. I think I have now seen this pennant 3 times (in 3 decades of collecting). So someone got a very nice buy.

Does anyone else here have other pennants to show, from this unique series? The flared and stylized font and eclectic artwork seem to be the common threads. I have no idea how many teams were represented, but would love to see some others. Apparently this series never went into mass production, given the scarcity today.

[ooo-ribay]

Originally Posted by perezfan

Interesting couple of pennants sold last night on eBay. More rare ones offered yet again, by jonsstats...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/orig-highly...p2047675.l2557

https://www.ebay.com/itm/orig-highly...p2047675.l2557

Both are obviously from the same original series (guessing early 1950s). Pretty strong price realized for the Browns Pennant. I had posted mine here a couple weeks ago and at that point, had never seen another. Then a week later, this one came along, and sold for $521.

The Boston Braves Pennant was a steal at $109, IMO. I would've definitely bid higher, had I not already had this one. I think I have now seen this pennant 3 times (in 3 decades of collecting). So someone got a very nice buy.

Does anyone else here have other pennants to show, from this unique series? The flared and stylized font and eclectic artwork seem to be the common threads. I have no idea how many teams were represented, but would love to see some others. Apparently this series never went into mass production, given the scarcity today.

That particular seller gets some nice stuff.

[perezfan]

Yes Rob... he seems to have a pipeline to rare pennants that never dries up.

Do you have an idea of which NY Giants Pennant fits into this series? Based on font and graphics, I would think perhaps this one linked below...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1950s-New-Y...cAAOSw9GhYau2k

But it's common as hell compared to the others, so it's tough to figure this out.

[ooo-ribay]

Originally Posted by perezfan

Yes Rob... he seems to have a pipeline to rare pennants that never dries up.

Do you have an idea of which NY Giants Pennant fits into this series? Based on font and graphics, I would think perhaps this one linked below...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1950s-New-Y...cAAOSw9GhYau2k

But it's common as hell compared to the others, so it's tough to figure this out.

I believe that one is purported to be a Keezer. It’s heavily reproduced, as well.

[Duluth Eskimo]

Originally Posted by perezfan

Yes Rob... he seems to have a pipeline to rare pennants that never dries up.

Do you have an idea of which NY Giants Pennant fits into this series? Based on font and graphics, I would think perhaps this one linked below...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1950s-New-Y...cAAOSw9GhYau2k

But it's common as hell compared to the others, so it's tough to figure this out.

I believe this is a Keezer also. I’ve had this one in the past.

I believe Jon sells other people’s stuff on eBay as well as his own. He gets good looks and good prices on a lot of different items so I can see why people would use him.

[Duluth Eskimo]

I also believe the Redskins and Senators are Adflag. The Redskins was part of a larger find in the Chicago area many years ago of unsold stock. Same thing applies with the Senators. I may know that seller.

I have bought those in groups that originated from that Chicago / Milwaukee area from old vendors many years ago. I have a number of Adflag pennants from those same groupings.

I wish I could go back in time. Don’t seem to find too many pennant finds anymore.

[ooo-ribay]

Did one of you guys win the lot of 17 pennants on ebay tonight? If so, I’d be interested in the b&w Giants pennant.

[Fballguy]

Originally Posted by ooo-ribay

Did one of you guys win the lot of 17 pennants on ebay tonight? If so, I’d be interested in the b&w Giants pennant.

I was lurking but it went for more than I hoped. That pennant was the cream of the crop.

[Duluth Eskimo]

Originally Posted by ooo-ribay

Did one of you guys win the lot of 17 pennants on ebay tonight? If so, I’d be interested in the b&w Giants pennant.

Rob,
I know they make that one in both blue and black with 1958 and without. Also, multi colored and just white. Have you ever seen it in any other colors?

[Hankphenom]

Originally Posted by Duluth Eskimo

I also believe the Redskins and Senators are Adflag. The Redskins was part of a larger find in the Chicago area many years ago of unsold stock. Same thing applies with the Senators. I may know that seller.

I have bought those in groups that originated from that Chicago / Milwaukee area from old vendors many years ago. I have a number of Adflag pennants from those same groupings.

I wish I could go back in time. Don’t seem to find too many pennant finds anymore.

This Senators pennant has been a subject of discussion among D.C. area collectors and dealers for many years in that there are two variations in materials, the more common stiffer version and a rarer soft-cloth example. I thought for a while it might have been repro'd, but now it seems more likely they started with the soft material but then switched to the stiffer model for the bulk of the issue.

[Duluth Eskimo]

Anyone pick up that Mickey Mantle day pennant with the photo on eBay. Not the reprinted one, but the fabric one that ended on eBay yesterday? I bid, but not enough. Whoever got it, it’s a sweet piece. Kudos to you.

[Fballguy]

The Redskins had a very similar Indian on their pennants at one point as well.

[perezfan]

Great observation, Rob...

Same artist as the Braves for sure. Now we just need to know the maker of these pennants (paging Mr. Domer!)

I bet there are many more from this series just waiting to be identified. While we're at it, below is a Senators Pennant that's definitely from the same maker as the Redskins (note the obvious similarities...)

[thetahat]

Originally Posted by perezfan

Great observation, Rob...

Same artist as the Braves for sure. Now we just need to know the maker of these pennants (paging Mr. Domer!)

I bet there are many more from this series just waiting to be identified. While we're at it, below is a Senators Pennant that's definitely from the same maker as the Redskins (note the obvious similarities...)

I think these two are Ad Flags ... perhaps they just lifted the Indian design from another maker.

[Fballguy]

Maybe this one for the Giants? Though pretty ordinary mascot compared to the Browns and Braves pennants.

[ooo-ribay]

Originally Posted by Fballguy

Maybe this one for the Giants? Though pretty ordinary mascot compared to the Browns and Braves pennants.

I have only seen that one as a mini. Due to the tassels, yours might be full sized (?)

[Domer05]

Originally Posted by perezfan

Great observation, Rob...

Same artist as the Braves for sure. Now we just need to know the maker of these pennants (paging Mr. Domer!)

I bet there are many more from this series just waiting to be identified. While we're at it, below is a Senators Pennant that's definitely from the same maker as the Redskins (note the obvious similarities...)

I concur with Greg's opinion: both the Redskins and Senators pennants are by Adflag. While the Braves pennant does feature the same Indian artwork, I am confident this one was by some other maker as it has tassels--and, Adflag never used tassels.

I'm pretty sure this Indian artwork was heavily reproduced (stolen?) by multiple pennant makers.

[thetahat]

Originally Posted by perezfan

Great observation, Rob...

Same artist as the Braves for sure. Now we just need to know the maker of these pennants (paging Mr. Domer!)

I bet there are many more from this series just waiting to be identified. While we're at it, below is a Senators Pennant that's definitely from the same maker as the Redskins (note the obvious similarities...)

OK, so I got the Browns Pennant and now I can shed some light on the above question. The white paint has a unique texture to it… Somewhat thick, and with very fine lattice-like grooves. Not smooth.. I took a closeup, hope it comes through, I think if you zoom in you can see it. Anyway, this enabled me to find others in my collection that have the same print, you’ve seen these before.

On another note, it’s basically mint condition, and it has me kicking myself that I missed the accompanying Braves pennant.

[thetahat]

Originally Posted by perezfan

Interesting couple of pennants sold last night on eBay. More rare ones offered yet again, by jonsstats...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/orig-highly...p2047675.l2557

https://www.ebay.com/itm/orig-highly...p2047675.l2557

Both are obviously from the same original series (guessing early 1950s). Pretty strong price realized for the Browns Pennant. I had posted mine here a couple weeks ago and at that point, had never seen another. Then a week later, this one came along, and sold for $521.

The Boston Braves Pennant was a steal at $109, IMO. I would've definitely bid higher, had I not already had this one. I think I have now seen this pennant 3 times (in 3 decades of collecting). So someone got a very nice buy.

Does anyone else here have other pennants to show, from this unique series? The flared and stylized font and eclectic artwork seem to be the common threads. I have no idea how many teams were represented, but would love to see some others. Apparently this series never went into mass production, given the scarcity today.

I grabbed the Browns pennant (surprise, surprise). .... kicking myself for missing the Braves pennant ....

[thetahat]

Might this be from the series?