Lot # 1138: (6) 19th Century/Early 20th Century Baseball Bats with Saucer Knob & Reach Town Ball Models

Category: Baseball Items

Starting Bid: $100.00

Bids: 7 (Bid History)

Time Left: Auction closed
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Item was in Auction "August 2023 Auction",
which ran from 7/21/2023 12:00 PM to
8/3/2023 10:00 PM



Head way back to the early days of baseball, with this selection of (6) 19th Century to early 20th Century bats. This pile of antique lumber is an interesting mix of historic styles, showing varying degrees of wear.

Featured are:

c.1885 A.J. Reach Co. "town ball" model showing moderate wear;

c.1900 "Ring bat" with acorn knob is without branding and shows moderate wear;

c.1910-1915 "Saucer knob" model without branding, shows light wear;

c.1920s Adirondack "Simmons Style" shows considerable wear, however the barrel and label lettering remains completely discernible;

c.1920s Superior CS946 model shows moderate wear;

c.1930s H&B NO. RB "Playground" model shows moderate to considerable wear. 

 

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