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Posted By: <b>Dave S</b><p>My father picked this bat up for me at sale.I not an expert at dating early bats.Probably a homemade bat. 34 inches long has almost round knob and three rings about 4 inches from barrel end.sorry for the shoty photos I'm not great with the camera.<br /><br />Any help with dating would be appreciated.<br />Thanks<br />Dave<br /><br /><br />[IMG]<img src="http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee192/mushroomknob/100_2256.jpg">[/IMG]<br /><br /><br />[IMG]<img src="http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee192/mushroomknob/100_2261.jpg">[/IMG]<br /><br />[IMG]<img src="http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee192/mushroomknob/100_2259.jpg">[/IMG]<br /><br /><br />[IMG]<img src="http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee192/mushroomknob/100_2260.jpg">[/IMG]<br /><br /><br />[IMG]<img src="http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee192/mushroomknob/100_2258.jpg">[/IMG]<br /><br /><br />[IMG]<img src="http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee192/mushroomknob/100_2257.jpg">[/IMG]

Need help dating early bat
 

Posted By: <b>John Harrell</b><p>Based on the unusual shape of the knob and the taper of the bat plus the presence of the rings, I'd date this bat as likely from the early to mid 1880's, although it might be a bit later in the 1880's. It's a nice example of a home made bat, possibly made by some woodworking company but unmarked (common in those days). Ya got a beaut!!<br /><br />John

Need help dating early bat
 

Posted By: <b>Dave S</b><p>thanks John<br /><br />Dave S

Need help dating early bat
 

Posted By: <b>Mark</b><p>Wow... you did get an 1880s BEAUTY! You'll have to treat your dad to a really nice dinner for that one... he has a good eye for quality!

Need help dating early bat
 

Posted By: <b>Rob L</b><p>Awesome bat. My first impression from the photos was 1880s - 1890s. Nice pick up by your dad<br><br>Rob L<br /><br /><a href="http://www.freewebs.com/loefflerrd/" target="_new" rel="nofollow">http://www.freewebs.com/loefflerrd/</a>