Very cool exchange and write up Carlton, and I have always loved that Catalog since I first saw it on your site back in 06.RE 19th century Wagon Tongue bats they are a beauty, but although rare I dont think I would consider them to be very rare. Ive seen quite a few of them over the years and youll see a few pop up for sale each year. In fact there is one up for auction now (although I wont mention where yet, as I may have my eye on it ) You see Wagon Tonque bats in Spalding catalogs from the 1880s all they way until about 1910. The 20th cenury versions are relatively common - as least compared to their earlier 19th century black end versions.Heres a few more pics, and one of them is from your good friend Carlton, John Gennantonio. (sorry for the pic size) Gennatonio (5th from the top)John Popovich(also 5th from the top)Paul Montesano - he has two! (last on the bottom, and 4th from the bottom)Rhys, Very nice bat but I am pretty certain its post 1900, probably around 1905 - 1910. I dont believe you will find that label type pre 1900.-Joe