Hey, pennant guys

[perezfan]

Originally Posted by bocca001

Ok, I'm just going to ask because I can't stop myself for thinking it, but have any of these pennants you guys are showing (with the leather) ever shown up in beat to hell condition? They all seem really nice. Almost new. Which seems.... uncomfortable.

I do know that leather stuff can survive well. As an example, the Santa Clara pennant below in looks like new condition. But I also have one that shows some age. I guess I'd expect to see more of these of the baseball pennants.

I don't watch these pennant closely when they come up for sale, so admit that I am no expert.

Though they don't surface often, I've seen plenty of beat-up examples over the years. I usually pass on them because I'm a condition freak. But I have seen (and owned) examples that are moth-eaten, stained, soiled, torn, missing felt, and have holes, slits, etc. I've also seen a few where the embroidered leather has peeled off and either remains loose or has been glued back on to the felt.

You can easily tell the difference between a vintage example and a reproduction when you have them in-hand. And great Santa Clara Pennants, BTW!

[thetahat]

Originally Posted by perezfan

Though they don't surface often, I've seen plenty of beat-up examples over the years. I usually pass on them because I'm a condition freak. But I have seen (and owned) examples that are moth-eaten, stained, soiled, torn, missing felt, and have holes, slits, etc. I've also seen a few where the embroidered leather has peeled off and either remains loose or has been glued back on to the felt.

You can easily tell the difference between a vintage example and a reproduction when you have them in-hand. And great Santa Clara Pennants, BTW!

These have natural aging and a few tiny moth holes. I think I’ve seen the Sox pennant (not this but another) as part of a homemade blanket with other pennants from the era. I think it was yours, Mark?

One interesting thing is that the sizes are all different … anywhere from 38” to 43” long.

I’m guessing that these were made before silk screening became widely used (which occurred in early 1910s). Only because that’s a lot of effort to make for a detailed graphic. Literally burning it by hand.

[Lou Criscione]

We were offered this red Sox pennant and wanted to see if you guys have any thoughts about it. It's a 3/4 size pennant about 22.5" long. i don't see it in the pennant guide book. Any thoughts?

Thanks!
Lou

[perezfan]

Originally Posted by Lou Criscione

We were offered this red Sox pennant and wanted to see if you guys have any thoughts about it. It's a 3/4 size pennant about 22.5" long. i don't see it in the pennant guide book. Any thoughts?

Thanks!
Lou

Hi Lou!

Can you post some bigger/more detailed pics? Tough to tell from that image whether it's a repro or authentic. A few close-ups of the graphics would help a lot in determining authenticity.

Thanks!

[Lou Criscione]

Here's a couple of more pics.

[Lou Criscione]

I forgot- he also has this pennant I've never seen before.

[UKCardGuy]

Others on here will be more qualified to comment on the veracity of the pennants but I hope they're legit....they look great!