October 2011 Pick-Up Thread

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by Scott Garner

Scott,
You certainly didn't kill the thread by posting photos of non-HOF'ers! I personally think it's healthy to mix in some modern classics in addition to everything PreWWII.

I don't frequently get the opportunity to add anything to my Ryan collection these days. Maybe only a small handful per year...

I definitely wasn't knocking your addition - it's just always been disappointing to me that so few vintage collectors see any value or appeal in non-HOF'er photographs. Anyway, rant over, photos removed - I'll post this sort of thing on my website.

[mjkm90]

I also appreciate nonHOFers. I appreciate all vintage picees and images...keep em coming fellas

[slidekellyslide]

1959 Lincoln Chiefs team signed baseball - 15 sigs

[D. Broughman]

With the help of fellow members was able to get cement morter off the one chair. Thanks! The larger photo is (Briggs) Tiger Stadium and the small photo is Navin Stadium (lower left hand corner).

[perezfan]

I thought this 1930s Trolley Car Ad Sign was pretty cool. It's an ad for Wrigley's Double Mint. I'm still trying to figure out why gum would have been used "for emergencies", but liked the Baseball tie-in. The Hack Wilson reference is also cool, as Wrigley's roots have been in Chicago forever....

[ksfarmboy]

Nice pick up Dan, any notables on the ball?

[slidekellyslide]

I don't know..I suppose Ira Hutchinson might be difficult to get since he died in 1973...a few other major leaguers (Alan Brice, Joe Horlen). My first 59 team signed ball though...and finding stuff I don't already have is becoming difficult.

[CarltonHendricks]

DUTTON'S SHELL GROOVE SKATES
Below is an unusual old pair of ice skates I picked up yesterday on eBay. You may....(or may not)...wonder what would make me buy these...To learn the shocking truth why I bought them click the link above...hint I looked for them twelve years...

[thekingofclout]

Originally Posted by dwr11

I picked up this signed Notre Dame football at a local auction last weekend. It has 15 autographs on it. In doing a little research I think it is from 1957. I really don't know that much about it.

That's a terrific N.D. ball you got there! The condition looks great. Would love to see a picture once it's inflated.

Originally Posted by mjkm90

I've been looking for a catcher figural for a while. This is an early National Baseball Museum and Hall of Fame, Cooperstown, N.Y. souvenir ashtray circa 1939 by K&O Novelties Company. They produced detailed bookends and figurines from gray metal or bronze from 1895 to 1939. Baseball Museum opened to the public in 1938 or 39 and the ashtray would have been a very early piece sold or presented at that time. Although this isn't a particularly large piece, I appreciate the detail and uniqueness of it. I've never seen another.

Damn Mike. Between you and Mark/perezfan you guys got the figural market cornered! What a sweet looking piece.

Originally Posted by Scott Garner

Certainly not prewar, but a great addition to my advanced Nolan Ryan collection.

Trivia question:
What's rarer than a Nolan Ryan game used pitcher bat with provenance?
A game used batting glove with great use and provenance!! I've only seen one that I recall in all the years I've been collecting Ryan.

I just picked up this game used Nolan Ryan batting glove from circa 1982-83. It matches perfectly with photos of him batting while a member of the Houston Astros that I have in my collection. This particular glove came directly from the collection of one of the other most advanced Ryan collectors, where it has resided for many years.

Ryan certainly wasn't much of a hitter in his career, but what I believe makes this batting glove special is where it came from, it's use, the fact that it's vintage signed. The best part of all is it was used on his right hand (throwing hand). It will be a great compliment to the Ryan game used Astros bat that he signed for me the night of the grand opening of The Ryan Center (Nolan Ryan museum in Alvin, TX) in April of 1999.

Un...believable Scott. Looks like you are the KING on companion pieces! Just an incredible pick-up my friend.

Originally Posted by perezfan

I thought this 1930s Trolley Car Ad Sign was pretty cool. It's an ad for Wrigley's Double Mint. I'm still trying to figure out why gum would have been used "for emergencies", but liked the Baseball tie-in. The Hack Wilson reference is also cool, as Wrigley's roots have been in Chicago forever....

I just love that sign Mark. You really have a terrific eye! One of the best in the hobby.

[Scott Garner]

Um...believable Scott. Looks like you are the KING on companion pieces! Just an incredible pick-up my friend.

Jimmy,
Thanks for the nice compliment (no pun intended).
Let's just say that I learned from the best. You're THE MAN when it comes to the campanion pieces. I'm just drafting in your wake, buddy.....

[perezfan]

Ditto. Jimmy...

I feel like it's almost too obvious and redundant to compliment your acquisitions, as they are always off the charts. But many thanks for the compliments!

What you said about Mike H and me was ironic... we often step aside for each other when a unique figural piece hits the market. I never even saw his Catcher Ashtray, but we often have to "collaborate" when a cool figural piece surfaces. I sometimes wonder if you and Mark (Lordstan) do the same with photos... Yankees in particular!

[John V]

Originally Posted by D. Broughman

With the help of fellow members was able to get cement morter off the one chair. Thanks! The larger photo is (Briggs) Tiger Stadium and the small photo is Navin Stadium (lower left hand corner).

How did you do it?

[D. Broughman]

Originally Posted by John V

How did you do it?

John I used hot water and elbow grease first with little effect. I then used Lime-away and kept putting water on it to delute it. I had to scrape the areas were it was thicker. Thanks again for everones help. D.