Hey, pennant guys

[SAllen2556]

I saw this, unbelievably, hanging in a restaurant the other day. Just hanging over a booth. I'd love to go back and try to buy it. The waitress said someone just gave it to the owner. Does anyone know what it might be worth? Pretty sure it's from 1935, but I've never seen one like it anywhere. Thanks for any help!


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[Fballguy]

Originally Posted by SAllen2556

I saw this, unbelievably, hanging in a restaurant the other day. Just hanging over a booth. I'd love to go back and try to buy it. The waitress said someone just gave it to the owner. Does anyone know what it might be worth? Pretty sure it's from 1935, but I've never seen one like it anywhere. Thanks for any help!

Can I get the name of that restaurant?

[perezfan]

Jeez.... Tell the owner to get that thing protected, and moved away from that dusty/filthy air vent.

I've only seen that pennant one other time in many many years of collecting these things!

[ooo-ribay]

Originally Posted by Fballguy

Can I get the name of that restaurant?

Greg’s already googling “nautical theme restaurant detroit.”

[SAllen2556]

Thanks for the info gentlemen. It's actually in a Northern Michigan bar on an undisclosed lake. I shall be back this weekend to attempt to buy the thing. I'll at least hopefully get them to put it somewhere safe and get it in some plastic.

[gonefishin]

Good luck obtaining the pennant!

I just acquired a collection of autographed Negro League items, and this pennant was included. I don't know a thing about pennants, but saw a similar one on ebay. Hoping one you experts could provide a little information on the pennant, era, etc. Thanks in advance.

[ooo-ribay]

Originally Posted by gonefishin

Good luck obtaining the pennant!

I just acquired a collection of autographed Negro League items, and this pennant was included. I don't know a thing about pennants, but saw a similar one on ebay. Hoping one you experts could provide a little information on the pennant, era, etc. Thanks in advance.

Thought I’d bump this. I can’t help (although the design is obviously familiar) but know some of you guys can.

[Fballguy]

Recent sales at Clean Sweep range from $400-$800. The problem with these negro league pennants for me is the prevalence of pretty decent reproductions which sell in the $20-$30 range. I'm sure plenty of people have bought a repro thinking they're legit. The one in question is obviously legit.

[chas]

Originally Posted by SAllen2556

Thanks for the info gentlemen. It's actually in a Northern Michigan bar on an undisclosed lake. I shall be back this weekend to attempt to buy the thing. I'll at least hopefully get them to put it somewhere safe and get it in some plastic.

This and two other pennants are in Mike's on the Water in St. Clair Shores MI. I tried to buy them but to no avail.

[thetahat]

Originally Posted by ooo-ribay

Greg’s already googling “nautical theme restaurant detroit.”

If it was a similarly desirable Giants pennant, you’d already be IN Detroit … 😄

[ooo-ribay]

Originally Posted by thetahat

If it was a similarly desirable Giants pennant, you’d already be IN Detroit … 😄

Nah, I’m cheap. Ask bocca.

[bocca001]

Rob- I told you that other people said you were cheap. I never said it. What I really thing is.... : )

Here is a pennant that just arrived for me today. It's 3/4 size. Not the fanciest thing, but the only other time I have seen it for sale was from the estate of an original Oiler player. It's likely from their very early years. That copy also has the same spine/tassel system (a single excessively long spine that extends well beyond the pennant). I suppose they could have both come from a string, but it may have just been a cheap and economical way to have something tassel like. It's also just a single line of stitching.

I also can't help but notice that the ping pong table I use for pictures (it is good at not giving much reflection in photos) is starting to get really beat up from my teens playing. I may need to find a new picture taking location.

[ooo-ribay]

Originally Posted by bocca001

I also can't help but notice that the ping pong table I use for pictures (it is good at not giving much reflection in photos) is starting to get really beat up from my teens playing. I may need to find a new picture taking location.

It beats a white table or a strap chair!

[thetahat]

Originally Posted by SAllen2556

I saw this, unbelievably, hanging in a restaurant the other day. Just hanging over a booth. I'd love to go back and try to buy it. The waitress said someone just gave it to the owner. Does anyone know what it might be worth? Pretty sure it's from 1935, but I've never seen one like it anywhere. Thanks for any help!


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Yes, 1935, and this could anywhere between $1000-$1800 in my opinion in auction. Mark, what do you think?

[perezfan]

Originally Posted by thetahat

Yes, 1935, and this could anywhere between $1000-$1800 in my opinion in auction. Mark, what do you think?

That's a pretty wide range. I would think it falls in there, but significantly closer to the top of that range. Rarity, condition, great design and a championship year... this one has it all. Perhaps $1,500 - $1,800. Higher, if sold at auction and multiple people are gunning for it.

Apologies to anyone here who may have already made a lowball offer to the owner!

[Hankphenom]

Originally Posted by SAllen2556

I saw this, unbelievably, hanging in a restaurant the other day. Just hanging over a booth. I'd love to go back and try to buy it. The waitress said someone just gave it to the owner. Does anyone know what it might be worth? Pretty sure it's from 1935, but I've never seen one like it anywhere. Thanks for any help!

What about the other pennants there? What were they?

[UKCardGuy]

That's an amazing Tigers pennant. What a find.