The AntiquesRoadshow Boston Red Stockings appraisal airs...

[Comiskey]

Have they already been consigned? REA?

Jeff

[Donscards]

Just watched the show. Very interesting I would say the appraisal was a bit high where the cards were trimmed---also interesting signatures of the Wright Brothers and Spalding with their notations on the hotel. The owner was stunned when she heard the price. But anyway interesting cards---I wonder what the real worth is---I would say record prices for one of a kind pieces---time will tell and what auction will they appear in.

[Djnova23]

The woman said its for insurance purposes only. Safe deposit box. You won't see that again.

[GaryPassamonte]

I was disappointed with the segment. I believe Dunbar didn't even acknowledge the "cards" were Mort Rogers scorecard covers. They are also not one of a kind, although extremely rare. The beautiful Boston composite photo wasn't mentioned and is probably, excepting the autographed letter, the most valuable piece in the collection. This is a great artifact that required more air time and more detailed coverage.

[barrysloate]

The collection was of course grossly overvalued, but it is still an amazing grouping of Boston artifacts, with a great story attached. Her ancestor knew the players on the team, and housed them.

As Gary said, those were the front covers of Mort Rogers scorecards, and were badly trimmed, but the photos on them are wonderful. Also, neither Spalding nor Wright's signature are that rare. Spalding signed countless copies of his book, and Wright's scorebooks alone have dozens and dozens of signatures.

But as original finds go, this one is still spectacular. In auction, I think the lot would go for 150-200K, perhaps somewhat more given the Roadshow hype.

[MVSNYC]

Hi Barry, I don't know that much at all about 19th century pieces, but my gut tells me you're much closer to the value than Dunbar.

[barrysloate]

Leila is enthusiastic, and knows her antiques, but she's a bit off on this one. Incidentally, she and I worked together during the cataloguing of the Barry Halper sale.