Jan. 2011 Pick-up thread...

[margoaepi]

Picked up these as part of a lot of Christy Walsh postcards. I think they are pretty cool.

[GrayGhost]

Those are awesome autographed items.

[thekingofclout]

A HUGE "Thank You" goes out to Jay Wolt of Quality Cards for making this terrific Bill Dickey/Christy Walsh All American piece available to me. An absolute flawless transaction with this top-notch seller. Jay is one of the best the hobby has to offer.

Thanks again Jay and my very best regards, Jimmy

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[Scott Garner]

Jimmy,
Wow! I'm thrilled that you got a chance to add that amazing Bill Dickey-Christy Walsh piece to your collection. I loved that when I first saw Jay post a p!icture of that recently.
An absolutely perfect piece for your awesome collection- congrats!

[mcgwirecom]

This Harridge baseball was fouled off by Al Brancato of the Athletics on July 10, 1941. Further research shows that the opposing pitcher in that game was Bob Feller. He went the distance for his 99th career win. He won his 100th on his next start 4 days later.

[howardpwr06]

Originally Posted by mcgwirecom

This Harridge baseball was fouled off by Al Brancato of the Athletics on July 10, 1941. Further research shows that the opposing pitcher in that game was Bob Feller. He went the distance for his 99th career win. He won his 100th on his next start 4 days later.

Very sweet ball.

[sayhey24]

How cool is it to hold that ball and to know that Bob Feller held it on a major league mound in 1941?

Greg
http://www.baseballbasement.com

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by mcgwirecom

This Harridge baseball was fouled off by Al Brancato of the Athletics on July 10, 1941. Further research shows that the opposing pitcher in that game was Bob Feller. He went the distance for his 99th career win. He won his 100th on his next start 4 days later.

Very nice, Randall! Great pickup!!

[Jay Wolt]

Jimmy, just checked in on this thread and I'm glad you like the Bill Dickey piece.
I had no room to display it and having it in a closet wasn't right so I'm glad its now in good hands.
Took me half the night to find a proper box and to package it securely for its coast to coast travel & happy it reached you unharmed.

[khkco4bls]

picked this up on long island antique shopping. paid 200.00. great shape just missing the strap. is it approx. 1915 and what are they worth. any help would be great.

[vintagesportflips]

Busy day at the estate auction game, as My dad and I picked up a decent group of pennants, and a few early football and baseball relics. In the group was a red and blue stitch baseball and a smaller sized red stitched baseball. The smaller one is probably just about a 1/2 inch less in diameter than the other ball. Has anyone seen a smaller ball like this one? Did they make smaller sized balls for kids in the 1910 to 1920 time period? I know newer little league balls are the same size as regular balls, and it doesn't make sense to make them smaller for kids as they'd be harder to hit anyway. Could this be an earlier 19th century example? Any advice would be appreciated. The football pieces included a Wright and Ditson dog ear, reach shoulder pads, and an unmarked football.
Nice helmet by the way Kevin, any makers mark visible?

[khkco4bls]

no makers mark on mine that i could see. what do these dog ears usually go for. are they around 1910.

[vintagesportflips]

I would guess 1915 to 1920 as far as age, and I think you made a good buy. I think value would be in the $250 to $350 range without a maker.

[BrockJacob]

I would say that's much better than a "decent group of pennants" you have there Keith. I would be willing to wager that the Cincinnati pennant is a particularly scarce design. And the Dodgers pennant is a gem as well. That version always seem to bring a premium price. Really nice group. Great find!

[JLange]

Bob Feller on the cover of 1947 guidebook and 1957 magazine

[vintagesportflips]

Thanks Brock,
I haven't seen the Cincinatti pennant before (not that I track Reds pennants that much), and didn't see it listed in Mike Egner's guide, so was hoping it could be a rarer one.

[thetahat]

Nice collection of pennants from the 40s and 50s. The Reds(legs) pennant is a pretty rare one made by Keezer Mfg., and might even be stamped as such on the back. Same goes for the Braves pennant in your batch. These are identifiable by their very thick tassels, two color print, and simple-yet-elegant designs. (The STL Browns pennant from this "series" is on my personal want list.)

[Ladder7]

I believe this is a 1912 WSC Magic Lantern Slide. Will soon see.

[thekingofclout]

1936 & 1939

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[thekingofclout]

Originally Posted by margoaepi

Picked up these as part of a lot of Christy Walsh postcards. I think they are pretty cool.

Hey Josh. Those Walsh signed postcards are SWEET! Congrats.

Best, Jimmy

[lefty147]

Hi Keith, Quite the estate auction. That is a great Reds pennant. I have not see that one before, perhaps Mark has. A real tough one. Mike


www.vintagesportsshoppe.com

[margoaepi]

There's about 10 more I didn't post including Dickey, Hubbel, Kelly, Snodgrass, Wambsgans, Schacht and Altrock. Happy to post more if you'd like to check them out.

[thekingofclout]

Originally Posted by margoaepi

There's about 10 more I didn't post including Dickey, Hubbel, Kelly, Snodgrass, Wambsgans, Schacht and Altrock. Happy to post more if you'd like to check them out.

Absolutely Josh, post them all. I'm an avid Walsh collector myself. Several years ago I stumbled on to Christy Jr's wife, daughter, and son in law, and was the first person to buy from them since Barry Halper back in the eighties. (So I got that going for me. )

Regardless, it's just in the last year or so that advanced Ruth collectors have shown quite a bit of interest in Walsh estate memorabilia and photos (huge prices realized in Heretage's last auction), so your collection is extremely rare and if I was you, I'd sit on them and enjoy 'em.

All good things, Jimmy

[perezfan]

Originally Posted by lefty147

Hi Keith, Quite the estate auction. That is a great Reds pennant. I have not see that one before, perhaps Mark has. A real tough one. Mike


www.vintagesportsshoppe.com

I do indeed have that Reds Pennant. It's a toughie, but not impossible to find if you are very patient. Definitely a great haul Keith... that group of pennants alone is worth well over $600. Nice pickups by everyone!

[Scott Garner]

I've been searching for a nice vintage lefty Johnny Vander Meer glove for quite awhile. I finally found it today. Glove collectors out there, is this from the 1940's? I'm a happy camper!! Thanks in advance for the help.

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by Scott Garner

I've been searching for a nice vintage lefty Johnny Vander Meer glove for quite awhile. I finally found it today. Glove collectors out there, is this from the 1940's? I'm a happy camper!! Thanks in advance for the help.

Here are two more photos of the Vandy glove