July Pickups

[jpop43]

Been really trying to focus solely on items from the 19th century...really pretty tough, but these are the results of the past couple of months.

Here are the bats...

1. Cicra 1860's/ 1870's, 36" bat turned from some gorgeous tiger maple wood...definitely not a re-purposed farm tool and one of the prettiest bats from this era that I've ever seen let alone owned. PA antique show pick up from a couple of weeks ago.

2. Circa 1880's McClurg's "Winner" Ring bat...got this from a board member and thanks again to him for working with me on it.

[jpop43]

Rest of the 19th Century pick ups...

1. Circa 1880's/ 1890's "LEAGUE" baseball.

2. Circa 1800's "PRACTICE" baseball.

3. Souvenir ribbon from an 1892 Base Ball and Field Day...Trinity College origins.

4. !9th Century print of H. Harwood...presumably (and hopefully) the Harrison Harwood that founded the Harwood Base Ball Mfg. Co. in 1858.

I've been trying to confirm the latter, so if anyone has any thoughts about the print or the signature on it, I'd much appreciate some feedback.

Thanks,
Jonathan
www.dugouttreasures.com

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by jpop43

Been really trying to focus solely on items from the 19th century...really pretty tough, but these are the results of the past couple of months.

Here are the bats...

1. Cicra 1860's/ 1870's, 36" bat turned from some gorgeous tiger maple wood...definitely not a re-purposed farm tool and one of the prettiest bats from this era that I've ever seen let alone owned. PA antique show pick up from a couple of weeks ago.

That first bat is amazing. I've never seen a baseball bat made of curly maple - it's beautiful, but definitely hand-made, simply because it's not made from a much stronger straight-grain wood. You see curly-maple pool cue forearms now, but the old-school cue makers would only use straight-grain, certain that it was stronger and gave a better hit. I believe most curly-maple forearms are cored with a stronger wood. Wonder if that bat is cored?

[nolemmings]

Agree on the maple bat. That is one beautiful piece of wood, and is a standout, eye-catching piece even if it had been made today. Its age and history make it even more phenomenal. Terrific acquisition.