Hey, pennant guys

[Domer05]

I just received this nearly complete set of 15/16 mini pennants by Keezer. Pretty cool item. All measure 8.5" x 4", feature original artwork, tassels, and faux (painted) spines.

Seller bought them all individually, as a kid, ca. 1958-59. He was unsure what happened to the missing Milwaukee Braves pennant....

[perezfan]

Originally Posted by Domer05

I just received this nearly complete set of 15/16 mini pennants by Keezer. Pretty cool item. All measure 8.5" x 4", feature original artwork, tassels, and faux (painted) spines.

Seller bought them all individually, as a kid, ca. 1958-59. He was unsure what happened to the missing Milwaukee Braves pennant....

Very cool, Kyle...

Do you want us to keep an eye out for the Braves, so you can complete the set?

[mfreema2]

Originally Posted by bocca001

The spine doesn't match the Mitchell and Ness. But the scrunched graphics do a bit. I guess the spine could have been replaced. I'm curious about the color of the cut tassels. I did also see the rare NY Titans pennant from the same seller, mentioned by Rob. I know that having the Titans pennant doesn't mean that this Reds is real, but it sounds like these are coming from a serious pennant collection.

The tassels are red. I agree that it sounds like these are coming from a serious collection.

[thetahat]

Originally Posted by Domer05

I just received this nearly complete set of 15/16 mini pennants by Keezer. Pretty cool item. All measure 8.5" x 4", feature original artwork, tassels, and faux (painted) spines.

Seller bought them all individually, as a kid, ca. 1958-59. He was unsure what happened to the missing Milwaukee Braves pennant....

These are very cool, Kyle. Do any of them have a Keezer tag on the back? Strangely they stamped many but not all of the large ones, but slapped labels on the little ones …

[perezfan]

Originally Posted by thetahat

These are very cool, Kyle. Do any of them have a Keezer tag on the back? Strangely they stamped many but not all of the large ones, but slapped labels on the little ones …

FWIW, there are 2 Braves examples on eBay.... One is stamped (rough condition) and the other is labeled (the nicer of the two).

Anyway here they both are Klye, if you want to complete the set...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/22606321963...Bk9SR-6n7KLSYw

https://www.ebay.com/itm/28563357171...3ABFBM7qfsotJj

[Domer05]

I feel like I kinda have to complete the set, don't I?

So, yes, if you see a matching Braves pennant, let me know.

Unfortunately ... those two listings are for a Boston Braves pennant. To be historically accurate, I'm gonna need the matching Milwaukee Braves mini. So keep your eyes peeled for one for me.

[ser1979]

Picked this up the other day from a local auction in Detroit. I have the green version of this pennant, wondering if there is possibly a red version out there?

[perezfan]

Yes, there is indeed a red version. I used to have it... I also have the green, and didn't need two. All 3 colors are equally rare on this great pennant.

[Fballguy]

Not mine.

[Fballguy]

Purple...

[ooo-ribay]

Originally Posted by Fballguy

Purple...

My favorite.

[ser1979]

Crap, now I have to find red and purple.....

[perezfan]

Originally Posted by ooo-ribay

My favorite.

Mine too... the purple felt is gor-gee-ous!

[Fballguy]

Anyone have this beauty?

Just wondering…Did he sell these or give them away? Or just a decoration by his tables?

[Duluth Eskimo]

Some of his items he handed away and some he would give to you if you sold something to him. He’s had all kinds of things over the years and shows.

[UKCardGuy]

Did anyone see this 1920 Dodgers grommet pennant on ebay that closed yesterday?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/266760111558

Besides the condition something didn't seem quite right about it. Thoughts?

[thetahat]

Originally Posted by UKCardGuy

Did anyone see this 1920 Dodgers grommet pennant on ebay that closed yesterday?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/266760111558

Besides the condition something didn't seem quite right about it. Thoughts?

I think legit. This is mine. I think these and all of the dated grommet championship pennants may have all been made in the late 1930s. Mark and Kyle need to check in on this …

[ooo-ribay]

Originally Posted by UKCardGuy

Did anyone see this 1920 Dodgers grommet pennant on ebay that closed yesterday?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/266760111558

Besides the condition something didn't seem quite right about it. Thoughts?

Ay yi yi! $600+ for THAT????

[Duluth Eskimo]

Originally Posted by thetahat

I think legit. This is mine. I think these and all of the dated grommet championship pennants may have all been made in the late 1930s. Mark and Kyle need to check in on this …

It was legit. There were many different and very rare versions of this same style. Mark beat me out on a particularly beautiful 1936 Yankees version that is black. The earliest I have seen is a 1919 Chicago White Sox which I haven't seen in a real long time. I think it might have belonged to Halper and sold with his collection.

[Domer05]

Originally Posted by thetahat

I think legit. This is mine. I think these and all of the dated grommet championship pennants may have all been made in the late 1930s. Mark and Kyle need to check in on this …

It appears to be legit. Unfortunately, it's lost all traces of its grommets....

Grommet pennants seem to range between 1919 and 1939. That 1919 AL Champs White Sox one Jason mentioned ... sold for $34,500!

For more, see: https://pennantfactory.weebly.com/bl...champs-pennant

[thetahat]

Originally Posted by Domer05

It appears to be legit. Unfortunately, it's lost all traces of its grommets....

Grommet pennants seem to range between 1919 and 1939. That 1919 AL Champs White Sox one Jason mentioned ... sold for $34,500!

For more, see: https://pennantfactory.weebly.com/bl...champs-pennant

I think there are a few things that suggest a later production.

1. I have seen a 1915 Phillies version. So the design of the champions pennants do span at least 20 years. They all look very much alike, which would be unlikely if they were making them each year as opposed to a one-time production honoring past champs.

2. There are at least three color variations of the 1920 Dodgers. That’s just unusual for pennants of that period. By the late 1930s companies were making same style/different colors. Browns grommet pennants of this style from the late 1930s and early 40s come in 5 or 6 different colors.

3. The 1915 Phillies is a more “modern sized” pennant, 28-29” long, and not oversized as many/most of the teens pennants were.

None of these points suggest anything certain and I’m probably about 80% confident that these were commemorative pennants made for some event. Maybe the opening of the HOF or the 1939 centennial. That’s just an educated guess.

I have seen, in this style (grommets, design, etc.)

1915 Phillies
1918 Red Sox
1919 White Sox
1920 Dodgers
1920 Indians
1933 Senators
1936 Yankees