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04-15-2020, 06:02 PM
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Just jaw-dropping....
I know this is a Bat thread... but simply must acknowledge some of those other insanely rare gems like the fingerless and tipped-finger gloves, pillbox cap, boater style cap, bead-weld mask, Testi Catcher, Lemon Peel and Trophy Balls, and inflatable chest protector (just for a start!) As a Reds fan, I'm also drooling over the Pennant ensemble. I was the under-bidder many years ago... in an early Mastro Auction if I recall. Lastly... is that Ted Klu Jersey an actual Gamer? Wow! Last edited by perezfan; 04-15-2020 at 06:04 PM. 
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04-15-2020, 06:12 PM
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Mutual admiration!
Mark,
I have enjoyed your collection and Gary's and of course my good friend Carlton's for many years. That's why I call you guys the masters. That's very nice of you to say. I hope we can visit some day soon! Quote:
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04-15-2020, 06:12 PM
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Unbelievable collection! I've seen the image of the black catcher before. That is one of the best baseball images that exists in my opinion. It is riveting.
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04-15-2020, 06:28 PM
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Javan Emory
Gary,
That's Javan Emory. He was an amazing African American ball player. Paul R can give you the story the next time the two of you speak. He is the expert on Javan. That image came off of a glass plate negative. It's museum quality. It's very impressive in person. Please get my number from Paul or Carlton. I'd would be honored to speak with you some time. Quote:
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04-15-2020, 06:14 PM
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Thank you John!
One more question... Is the Catcher statue a depiction of Buck Ewing? It sure resembles him, and I believe it originally appeared on a gorgeous and ornate 19th century clock. The clock is pictured below, as taken from Carlton's website (of course...) I have the other figural statue (left of the clock), which I believe is a depiction of John M. Ward. Stunning antique artifacts! Last edited by perezfan; 04-15-2020 at 06:18 PM.
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04-15-2020, 06:22 PM
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Ewing
Yeah...it came out of the Hapler sale. I could only afford a piece of the clock.
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04-16-2020, 08:25 AM
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04-16-2020, 09:50 AM
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Difficult to comprehend
John, have always known you had a stunning collection but just super stuff, glad you posted.
My favorite, as I think you might have guessed, is the Ellard bat. Such an amazing bridge to the 1869 team, but also to one of the great early histories of baseball, written by his son, but based upon the records and collection of material he saved. Wow! What is also cool is how many different items, the great collectors on here have noted as their favorites. The essence of collecting. Thanks again for sharing.
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04-16-2020, 10:19 AM
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Ellard Trophy Bat
Thank You Bruce!
I knew that bat would grab your attention being the Red Stockings expert and George and Harry Wright expert that you are. You have been a good friend and mentor to me over the years. I know that you could tell the forum about the Grand Match at Union Grounds in Cincinnati where that trophy bat was presented match better than I ever could. Quote:
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04-16-2020, 11:47 AM
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To me this has been a most enjoyable and informative thread. Thanks to all the posters for sharing their knowledge and fabulous collections. Unfortunately I don't have any 19th century bats to share at this time but, as some of you are aware, I also make replica 19th century bats. These bats are my interpretation and have been inspired by many of the vintage bats posted in this thread. The top bat in the first picture is 39” in length and made of cherry with 2 silver badges. The 2nd and 3rd bats are made of willow and finished with a highly polished lacquer finish. The 4th bat is made of “Tiger Flame” birch and was inspired by an 1860's presentation bat that John has posted in this thread. The miniature bat at the bottom is made of black walnut obtained from the Gibson Guitar Co. In the second picture the top 2 bats are made from the “Tiger Flame” birch and the 3rd bat is made from ash with a leather grip. At times, like now, when you don't have the real thing, I can enjoy these tributes hanging on my wall plus they were a lot of fun to make.
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04-16-2020, 10:10 AM
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Ewing catcher figure
Hey Kevin,
We were discussing the smaller catcher to the left of the photo. I really like the Testi statues as well. I have been fortunate enough to acquire the set, (batter, pitcher and catcher), over the years. I'm not sure if you have seen Carlton's website, sportsantiques.com. He is the guru of figural statues. He has pretty much any example to reference on his website. He has been a mentor to me in that regard. He also helped me use ImageShack to upload my photo's on net54. He's a scholar and a gentleman! Quote:
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04-16-2020, 12:12 PM
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04-16-2020, 12:49 PM
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Bill- Your bats are beautiful works of art. I think they are outstanding.
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