August pickups

[jpop43]

Circa 1860s CDV of 2 ball players taken at a studio in New Jersey. The possible remnant/outline of a tax stamp on the reverse of the image suggests it may be from the period between August of 1864 and August of 1866.

[jpop43]

Circa 1870s Ward B. Snyder wound handle model bat with French polish finish. This is a fine example of this style of bat that, by way of extensive study and examination of catalogs and images, does date back into the 1860s.

[jpop43]

...and very nice bat pickups, Ron...the maple bat is fantastic and a style that I'd like to try and re-add to my collection. The lone one I ever had slipped thru my hands, but did so in a very good trade. I also like the one with the incised grip...would be interested to see the whole of it if you can fit it in a single pic.

Best,
Jon

[bgar3]

Nice pickups Jon. Great NJ cdv.

[eastonfalcon19]

Originally Posted by jpop43

...and very nice bat pickups, Ron...the maple bat is fantastic and a style that I'd like to try and re-add to my collection. The lone one I ever had slipped thru my hands, but did so in a very good trade. I also like the one with the incised grip...would be interested to see the whole of it if you can fit it in a single pic.

Best,
Jon

Thank you Jon! Incredible pickups. Love the Snyder bat with the wound handle. How long is it? Also do you still have the Estes bat?

[Mark]

Originally Posted by jpop43

Circa 1860s CDV of 2 ball players taken at a studio in New Jersey. The possible remnant/outline of a tax stamp on the reverse of the image suggests it may be from the period between August of 1864 and August of 1866.

thanks for sharing these!

[etsmith]

jpop43, the photographer of your CDV of two ball players is by Richard Rush Priest. His history is listed here:https://www.flickr.com/photos/94058635@N04/16396086620/