Baseball ID/Date Help
 

Was over a friends house this evening and was shown this ball that he recently picked up in trade...

Seems to believe it is from the late 19th century... the stitching is intact and looks to be simple two strand copper thread... The ball cover is leather (red) and is losing some of its exterior...

The ball is solid but has been mashed around (heavily warped)

Any idea what this one is? what its worth? and what period its from?

Thanks,
David