Sept 2011 Pick-up thread

[mjkm90]

I am very excited about this baseball inkwell. It is dated 1913. The ball is about the size of a regulation sized ball and it is made of pot metal and tin. I need to buy a glass reservoir for it.

[CarltonHendricks]

Mike, You dog you....I was the underbidder on that baseball inkwell!....I was already measuring out a 4 1/2" square spot for it.....I think I even recall the passing thought you might bid on it....I've kind of gotten into inkwells and needed a baseball one. Having the 1913 date stamped underneath is very cool....I'd have thought it was 1920's otherwise....Intuition says it looks better in person than the photo....Congrats Mike, nice shoot'n...below two of my best inkwells...the sculler is around c1900 I think.....the weightlifter is likely French very c1880's.


More about this sculler inkwell
http://sportsantiques.com/scullerinkwell.htm


More about this weightlifter inkwell
http://www.sportsantiques.com/and_more.htm

[mjkm90]

Sorry about that Carlton. I had my max bid at $350, so I was pleased with the hammer price on this one. The last example I saw at auction exceeded $400 with the juice in Hunts. You will find another before long buddy...you always do

[Tigerden]

Originally Posted by mjkm90

I am very excited about this baseball inkwell. It is dated 1913. The ball is about the size of a regulation sized ball and it is made of pot metal and tin. I need to buy a glass reservoir for it.

Congrats Mike. That is a beauty.

[thekingofclout]

Picked up this KILLER Ryan photo from Lance (thecatspajamas99).

nolanryan1969.jpg

[bcbgcbrcb]

Great Ryan photo!

[Tigerden]

Originally Posted by bcbgcbrcb

Great Ryan photo!

Ditto Jimmy. Love these early photos of iconic players who would seemingly play forever. This Ryan image made me think of Carl Horner's photo of the youthful babyfaced Walter Johnson. Too cool.

[Tigerden]

I was excited to pick up this 1939 Baseball Centennial premium ring. This premium was issued by General Mills for the Jack Armstrong radio show which was sponsored by Wheaties.

[thekingofclout]

Originally Posted by Tigerden

I was excited to pick up this 1939 Baseball Centennial premium ring. This premium was issued by General Mills for the Jack Armstrong radio show which was sponsored by Wheaties.

Thanks to Phil, Scott, and Adam for the kind words. I've been looking for another Ryan photo ever since my snapshot found a new home in Michigan. And no date Scott, just a UPI stamp on the back.

Adam. That ring is absolutely beautiful! What's the story? Also, I've got first dibs on it, if and when Adam ever decides to move it!

[Scott Garner]

Nice Nolan Ryan photo there Jimmy!! Nolan demonstrating the 2 seam "Express"!!

BTW, this photo was obviously taken in 1969 because of the 100 year patch on his sleeve. It must have been taken prior to the World Series because they switched the patch to the other sleeve during the WS.

Is the photo dated? Just curious on when it was taken in '69?

[thecatspajamas]

Originally Posted by thekingofclout

Picked up this KILLER Ryan photo from Lance (thecatspajamas99).

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Glad you like the photo! It had been languishing in my backlog of "stuff to list" for at least a year, and I'm glad to hear it's found an appreciative new home. Enjoy!

Lance