Lot # 248: Baltimore Colts Souvenir Collection of (18) With Phonograph Records and Transistor Radio

Category: Other

Starting Bid: $200.00

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Item was in Auction "June 2014 Auction",
which ran from 6/2/2014 12:00 PM to
6/12/2014 11:30 PM



From an era during which Baltimore embraced its Colts and adhered to neighborhood bylaws that restricted Sunday kickoff before 2:00 p.m., these (18) team-issued and retail souvenirs pay homage to a franchise that was the NFL’s most powerful. Highlights include: 1967-1968 Transistor Radio: an “Admiral” brand device with team logos; (MT) condition in original retail box with instructions; (2) Phonograph Records: 45 rpm relics with 1958 championship game audio and 1960s fight song (both in original cardboard sleeves). More on our website.

Additional highlights include:

1965 Technigraph 3-D Helmet Plaque: a 7-3/8 x 8-7/8” plastic decorative souvenir with original cardboard backing (shows wear and marks consistent with previous display)

1960s “Olympic Hero” Baltimore Colts Mini-Uniform: a miniature Colts ensemble (complete with jersey, pants, socks helmet and cleats) in its unopened original retail packaging

(2) 1960s Fred Kail Baltimore Colts Statues: includes a 5-1/2”-tall mini-statue (presents well with original decal on base; minor paint flaking throughout); and a 3-point stance mini statue (minor paint flaking throughout)

(4) Pinbacks: vintage accessories with (2) attached to miniature composition dolls and (1) original AAFC 1-3/4"-diameter grren-and-white pin with original football charm and ribbon hanger

(2) Vintage Decals: includes a 3-3/8 x 3" "'58-'59 World Champs" decal (unused on original instructions backing); and a 1960s 3-1/2 x 4" decal (unused on original instructions backing)

Baltimore Colts Clock: a 10”-tall plastic football-shaped time piece with “Baltimore” and “Colts” decals flanking the clock. Original electric cord attached (needs repair)

Johnny Unitas Football: a full-size orange rubber “MacGregor” ball with Unitas’ image and facsimile signature

(2) 1960s Promotional Photos: includes 5-1/4 x 8” black-and-white prints of Alan Ameche and Gino Marchetti with a restaurant advertisement on the reverse of each

1964 NFL Appointment Book: a leather-bound c\daily journal with a Colts logo embossed on the cover, gilded pages and sepia-toned photos. Interior presents (NM) with football-related handwritten entries on a few of the pages

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