[ajjohnsonsoxfan]

Anyone know what this is? I found it at an antique store, but the guy working didn't have any info on it. It looks to me like baseball but could be for another sport (cricket?). It's also very old looking and has been patched on the inside which means it was valuable enough to the owner to have it repaired. The mid section protecting the chest has wood bars wrapped in leather which look to be professionally done. And the patina and rusting around the metal clasps look to be authentic. Any ideas appreciated!