Honus Wagner 1890's Tintype

[bobbvc]

Antiques Roadshow from July 2012- Just saw this myself, I don't believe anyone posted anything on it.

http://video.pbs.org/video/2256996961

[barrysloate]

That's a spectacular image, unquestionably him, and IMO worth a whole lot more than 2-3K.

[wonkaticket]

Originally Posted by barrysloate

That's a spectacular image, unquestionably him, and IMO worth a whole lot more than 2-3K.

+1

[gnaz01]

Originally Posted by barrysloate

that's a spectacular image, unquestionably him, and imo worth a whole lot more than 2-3k.

+2 awesome piece!!

[kilo]

thats what i was thinking...

--mike

[bobbvc]

A non collector friend of mine showed me this video yesterday. He asked what I thought of the valuation. I said I thought it could fetch 10k in the right auction. Still surprised "experts" can't pronounce his name though.

[Bugsy]

Originally Posted by bobbvc

Still surprised "experts" can't pronounce his name though.

I know. At least the owner of the tin type said it correctly

[drc]

19th century tintypes of Hall of Famers, or even known MLB players, are super duper rare. In fact, I can't recall off the top of my head another specific example of a HOFER.

[atx840]

That is beautiful. Looks like he sold it for $1,150....ouch.

"Hey Honus, you mind if sprinkles gets in on this?"

[Jlighter]

How do they find the experts for ARS? There are a some people on here that would probably do a much better job.

[benjulmag]

Originally Posted by drc

19th century tintypes of Hall of Famers, or even known MLB players, are super duper rare. In fact, I can't recall off the top of my head another specific example of a HOFER.

c.1890 hand-colored full-plate tintype of George Davis

[bcbgcbrcb]

Great Wagner item, I believe that there is a Harry Wright photo out there somewhere........

[drc]

Clearly, he's not in baseball uniform wielding a bat which would have made it more financially valuable, but it's a quaint image. I like it. And the little dog adds to it.

[barrysloate]

It's also among the earliest photos known of Wagner.

[packs]

I guess I'm the only one who doesn't think its cool. Those Wagner postcards of him on the back of a train didn't sell too well. I don't know why this would bring so much money at auction.