Sept 2011 Pick-up thread

[CarltonHendricks]

c1880's - 11 1/2" wide x 9" tall unopened
Picked this up on eBay today....for a whopping $25.00....Was asking $34.99 BIN, made offer of $25.00...seller took it....It's a two page pamplet...best roller skate illustration I've ever seen...I'll photocopy the two inside pages and frame them flanked each side of the front

excerpt from seller's discription
9" by 23" (when fully opened) advertising brochure for the MADISON SQUARE roller skate manufactured by Merwin, Hulbert & Co of NYC. Although there is not an exact date of the printing of this piece, I date it to 1886-87 based on the skate's patent date of 1883 and the testimonials from satisfied customers all dated 1885. Familiar to firearms collectors, Merwin Hulbert produced other items and saw an opportunity with the 1880's craze for roller skating.








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[mschwade]

Originally Posted by CarltonHendricks

That's very neat! $5 seems like a lot of dough back then.

[WWGjohn]

Here's a couple of recent bat additions to the collection. First is a spline bat made of 4 separate strips. Its design leads me to believe that it is some type of display or presentation bat. It's 35 inches long and about 45 ounces. The other is a Fred Clarke model Wright-Ditson-Victor model from the teens.

John

[Big Six]

I grew up a Don Mattingly fan and have always tried to pick up things related to his career as a player, and now, as a manager. I think I did pretty well grabbing this for $40 off the Bay...his signature is $80 or more at shows...this one is MLB authenticated, too.

[Scott Garner]

Recently I picked up a trio of very nice items related to Johnny Vander Meer's two consecutive no-hitters in 1938.

The first item is a press photo of Vander Meer at his home in Midland Park, NJ displaying some of the memorabilia related to his ML record two consecutive no-hitters in 1938. The photo shows him holding both of the final game balls from his no-hitter on June 11 and June 15th. The photo caption mentions that Vander Meer is working in the off-season selling cars at a local car dealership.

The second item is letter that Vander Meer sent to a fan thanking him for sending him a nice article from his local hometown newspaper in CT about his historic season. The letter was written in early January, 1939 and is on the letterhead of the Buick car dealership in Patterson, NJ that Vander Meer was working at as described in the photo that accompanies this post. Pretty cool complimentary piece!!

The last item is a vintage signed 1934-1936 Diamond Stars baseball card of HOF catcher Ernie Lombardi who caught both of Vander Meer's consecutive no-hitters in 1938. I bagged this card tonight on eBay. My apologies to any board members that I may have bidded against in winning this. Believe me, I am an absolute lurker in the vintage card market. It just seemed to be a natural fit for the Vander Meer double no-hit collection that I am putting together. Trust me, you won't see me in any more of this type auction anytime soon.

[CarltonHendricks]

Picked this up tonight on eBay from our own Rhys Yeakley/prewarsports...it's a little small for my taste 10" x 9" but I just had to buy it...the graphics at the top of the scrimmage and the fonts were just too cool for me to pass up. I googled the address 374 Commonwealth Ave and learned the Harvard Club of Boston..is still there. When I was on my 10 day Brimfield/New England trip last May I got lost in Boston and drove down this one street that was incredible...essentially a small strip park in the center lined with classy immaculate brownstones each side...I didn't know where I was but I knew it was the high rent district...turned out to be Commonwealth Ave.

[mjkm90]

Great stuff Carlton! I love the mix and variety you collect and share. Keep up the great work...we all appreciate it

Hey...did you ever do a Michigan/Penn road trip after the National?

[CarltonHendricks]

Originally Posted by mjkm90

Great stuff Carlton! I love the mix and variety you collect and share. Keep up the great work...we all appreciate it

Hey...did you ever do a Michigan/Penn road trip after the National?

Thanks Mike glad you enjoyed the posts...Re: the Michigan/Penn road trip, no I didn't go...I hope to another time

[John V]

Not game used.

[Vintage Yankee]

Originally Posted by Lordstan

A couple of new Gehrig type 1's

1939 Studying up for his job on the parole board.

Hey Mark,

Nice pickup. There was a TLS by Lou when he was a member of the NYC Parole Board on ebay recently. You didn't happen to pick that up as a companion piece, did you?

R.J.

[thekingofclout]

Originally Posted by mjkm90

I've been after this piece for years and was thrilled to have an opportunity to purchase this off ebay last night

Boy, that's a terrific piece Mike. Well done. Who says you can't get great stuff on ebay... about 80% of my entire collection was done so via ebay!

My best, Jimmy

[slidekellyslide]

Another Lincoln postcard for my collection.

[perezfan]

Quack Quack...

[ksfarmboy]

Awesome postcard Dan. Congrats.

Super nice glove Perez, you got a good one there.

[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).

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[bcbgcbrcb]

Great Ryan photo!

[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?

[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]

Originally Posted by thekingofclout

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!

Jimmy,
One of the best parts of your new Ryan photo is that it catches vintage Shea Stadium in the background which is a bonus. I think you picked the right shot to fill the gap in your collection.

Thanks again for allowing me to add the 1968 Ryan snapshot to my collection. It's one of my favorites!!

[Tigerden]

Originally Posted by thekingofclout

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!

Thanks Jimmy. Not a real exciting story, won it on Ebay and probably paid a premium. The seller is a well known dealer who had a group of premiums for sale including the Lou Gehrig Knothole Gang patch, the Dizzy Dean Winners Club Ring (round version) and the Jack Armstrong Centennial Ring. I promise will get first dibs on it.

[CarltonHendricks]

Last day of Sept...here's my last pick up for the month. A c1880 Vienna bronze of billiard players...Only example I've ever seen....Bottom photo, installed on coffee table.
3 1/8" tall men
4 1/4" tall to top of cue

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by CarltonHendricks

Last day of Sept...here's my last pick up for the month. A c1880 Vienna bronze of billiard players...Only example I've ever seen....Bottom photo, installed on coffee table.
3 1/8" tall men
4 1/4" tall to top of cue

Carlton,

Your collection of multi-sport vintage figural pireces is truly amazing. Wow!!
Congrats on your new pickup!

[Tigerden]

Great stuff Carlton. I don't know what is more impressive the figurals themselves or your ability to find these and add them to your amazing collection. That billiard piece has to be one of my favorites. Wow!!

[perezfan]

Really nice, Carlton... a gorgeous figural piece. Is there any sport you don't have represented? Swimming or diving, maybe... wrestling?

Great stuff... makes me want to branch out beyond baseball. The heart says yes ; the head (and wallet) say no!

[Scott Garner]

ksfarmboy Clint did something very nice this evening. He gave me a neat WWII Navy snapshot of Johnny Vander Meer in Guam. Vander Meer is crouching at the bottom left in the snap. This is an excellent compliment to my 1944 Army/Navy World Series ticket from a JVDM win.

Thanks Clint, that was a very nice surprise. I really appreciate it!

[thekingofclout]

Originally Posted by Scott Garner

ksfarmboy Clint did something very nice this evening. He gave me a very nice WWII Navy snapshot of Johnny Vander Meer in Guam. Vander Meer is crouching at the bottom left in the snap. This is an excellent compliment to my 1944 Army/Navy World Series ticket from a JVDM win.

Thanks Clint, that was a very nice surprise. I really appreciate it!

That's sweet Scott. Clint is a STUD.

[CarltonHendricks]

Originally Posted by perezfan

Really nice, Carlton... a gorgeous figural piece. Is there any sport you don't have represented? Swimming or diving, maybe... wrestling?

Great stuff... makes me want to branch out beyond baseball. The heart says yes ; the head (and wallet) say no!

Mark, Scott and Adam....thanks alot for your kind words I really appreiciate it....after what that seller held me up for I could use a pep talk LOL....Jimmy negotiated one month for those incredible Ruth photos...I got him beat.....9 months...antiques dealer/lawyer gal vs poor little Mexican boy...I suppose it was a draw....unfortunatly she knew what she had! I've been so exhausted when I come home from work this last week, today my day off was the first day I really had to examine closley...dusted it off with a cuetip swab...we're starting to bond

Mark, no wrestling but I do have a couple divers...see one below, it was hidden behind the Bruno Zack ice speed skater.

Tomorrow I pick up my first Oct piece...I paid part down last Alameda Point show and will pay off and p/u tomorrow....so I better get to bed.

[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