July Pickups

aelefson · #1 07-02-2013, 07:33 PM

I found this 1905 Hires scorer at a flea market over the weekend. I really like the graphic as the mouth and eyes are different depending on the score and number of outs.
Alan

perezfan · #2 07-03-2013, 10:26 AM

That's super cool, Alan! Rare Scorer, too...

Would love to see another face, based on a different combination of runs/outs (if you don't mind posting again)

Great pickup!

CobbvLajoie1910 · #3 07-03-2013, 11:53 AM

Thank you, Andy!

CarltonHendricks · #4 07-03-2013, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by aelefson

I found this 1905 Hires scorer at a flea market over the weekend. I really like the graphic as the mouth and eyes are different depending on the score and number of outs.
Alan

Alan, Nice pick up...That's the hires soda jerk guy...He's in my Hires sign above...Seems like there is some story behind him...Something about they stopped using him in ads at some point for some reason...As I recall there's some pretty serious Hires collectors...Your scorer is probably super rare.

You were probably pretty happy to find it...can you relate any the details of bagging it..can you say the flea?

1880nonsports · #5 07-03-2013, 02:38 PM

but in the top 3/4 of the most sought after celluloid scorers. I have come across 7/8 in the 10+ years I've had a passing interest - but typically NOT in the sports arena. My friend Glenn Mechanic sold one at last year's national. Funny story is that I know of someone who ONLY collects scorers of this type and perhaps some of the paper ones. He comes to the national every year to try and find ones he doesn't have (like a couple maybe?). To begin with only 2 or 3 dealers might even have a scorer at their table - he has nearly all of them - it must be quite frustrating to collect but a single thing of which there are so few elements to the "set" and have a desire so strong as to go to an expensive show year after year and adding NOTHING. We joke about it. I have seen him there every year I've been to the national over the past 15+ years.............

1880nonsports · #6 07-03-2013, 02:59 PM

Carlton - I saw that huge sign on your site - it's SPECTACULAR! I was chasing a similar large die-cut piece featuring Fatima and a canoe for years without success. One could build a world class collection around that as a centerpiece. You have a lot of super pieces and I always appreciate hearing/reading of your travels and acquisitions. I'll post my double old mill country store die-cuts later - not on the level of yours but I still like it.
As for the hires scorer - one that has a collector friendly surface (celluloid advertising collectors are VERY particular about surface wear of any kind - other collectors not so much) would probably be in the 275. - 350. realm. One in lesser condition can be had for less :-)

perezfan · #7 07-03-2013, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 1880nonsports

but in the top 3/4 of the most sought after celluloid scorers. I have come across 7/8 in the 10+ years I've had a passing interest - but typically NOT in the sports arena. My friend Glenn Mechanic sold one at last year's national. Funny story is that I know of someone who ONLY collects scorers of this type and perhaps some of the paper ones. He comes to the national every year to try and find ones he doesn't have (like a couple maybe?). To begin with only 2 or 3 dealers might even have a scorer at their table - he has nearly all of them - it must be quite frustrating to collect but a single thing of which there are so few elements to the "set" and have a desire so strong as to go to an expensive show year after year and adding NOTHING. We joke about it. I have seen him there every year I've been to the national over the past 15+ years.............

It's a cool and under-appreciated segment of the hobby... Here are a few of mine (some extremely rare, some not so much...)

Sorry for the sideways pic... can't get the damned iPhone to fix it

1880nonsports · #8 07-03-2013, 03:27 PM

one of the toughest - I went to sell mine last year - changed my mind and figure I'm just keeping it as part of my small collection. Your catcher figural pretty tough - the rest can be found more easily = think I've seen the Keith's more than any other - probably because most of the others are paper. Still thinking of picking-up the earliest official umpire style one - it's the one with the 5 balls and four strikes - or am I a bit off (NOT personally - already noted)?

1880nonsports · #9 07-03-2013, 03:38 PM

but I never get to show this anywhere so I'm taking advantage on the heels of Carlton's advertising piece. Of special note is 1) the picture sucks - 2) salesman carrying an OM satchel, every person is smoking, cases on the wagon, and a spirited game of horseshoes.......... My only regret is the framing which is the way it was when I bought the piece. Over the years I've wanted to upgrade the visual appeal but just can't figure out what to do with the two different sized/themed somewhat clunky elements and have enjoyed it as it is. Not cheap to do these things right and the money for now better spent on finishing my N184 Kimball master set.

CarltonHendricks · #10 07-04-2013, 03:32 AM

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Originally Posted by 1880nonsports

but I never get to show this anywhere so I'm taking advantage on the heels of Carlton's advertising piece. Of special note is 1) the picture sucks - 2) salesman carrying an OM satchel, every person is smoking, cases on the wagon, and a spirited game of horseshoes.......... My only regret is the framing which is the way it was when I bought the piece. Over the years I've wanted to upgrade the visual appeal but just can't figure out what to do with the two different sized/themed somewhat clunky elements and have enjoyed it as it is. Not cheap to do these things right and the money for now better spent on finishing my N184 Kimball master set.

1880, Nice die cuts...what are the dimensions...Thanks for the kind words...glad you like my travels and the Hires sign...Yeah advertising signs are cool...one of my favorite areas.

TMKenKen · #11 07-05-2013, 08:25 AM

On this. What does anyone think. Is it authentic? Thanks in advance!!!

repsher · #12 07-05-2013, 11:20 AM

Great stuff guys. Here's some new original photos I picked up.

Bill Dickey - AL Service Bureau 1932
billdickey001.jpg

Bill Dickey - 1939
billdickey002.jpg

Bill Dickey - 1938
billdickey003.jpg

Herb Pennock - AL Service 1928[/B]
herbpennock001.jpg

Herb Pennock - AL Service unsure of date
herbpennock2.jpg

Kiki Cuyler - 1925
kikicuyler.jpg

thecatspajamas · #13 07-05-2013, 12:30 PM

Ryan, very nice pick-ups. I especially like that Kuyler! Any indication of who the photographer was on that one?

repsher · #14 07-06-2013, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by thecatspajamas

Ryan, very nice pick-ups. I especially like that Kuyler! Any indication of who the photographer was on that one?

Thanks Lance. No indication of who shot it, just a Fotograms stamp. This is the first photo I think I've seen with that stamp.

TMKenKen · #15 07-06-2013, 08:51 AM

Just a bump. Does anyone have any thoughts on the Cobb photo or its authenticity? Or did I get taken? Thanks...

repsher · #16 07-06-2013, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by TMKenKen

Just a bump. Does anyone have any thoughts on the Cobb photo or its authenticity? Or did I get taken? Thanks...

Hi Ken. There are a lot of people with more experience than me but from what you are showing it looks like it's legit. Who is the letter of authenticity from?

TMKenKen · #17 07-06-2013, 09:51 AM

According to this link from a Mears auction he was the medical caretaker for Cobb near the end of his life. My photo is supposed to be from Cobb's personal collection, and given the date of the publication shown it was taken in his playing days. He was also a pall bearer at his funeral.

http://sports.mearsonlineauctions.co...entoryid=33854

http://sports.mearsonlineauctions.co...entoryid=33881

I paid more than these prices.

WillowGrove · #18 07-06-2013, 02:54 PM

1880Nonsports - I've really been enjoying your posts - both information and this Old Mill item. A beauty. Also love that middle bill Dickey photo with that shadow over his eyes.

Oh and I have a new favorite photography process by Kodak - velvet velox. Interesting collection and shot Scott.

Here's a few of my memorabilia pick ups this month; they seem to run the gamut of eras. Enjoy and Happy Collecting! peter

coachdude2 · #19 08-12-2013, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by aelefson

I found this 1905 Hires scorer at a flea market over the weekend. I really like the graphic as the mouth and eyes are different depending on the score and number of outs.
Alan

Alan,
That is one that has escaped me. Very nice and a great pickup. I'm going to keep a eye out for one to add to my colection. Here is the link to my scorer collection. http://www.baseballfinds.com/BaseballScorers.html

Baseball Finds: http://www.baseballfinds.com/

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