SCP Auctions November 19th, 2011 Auction
Fri, Oct 28, 2011 08:00PM EDT - Sun, Nov 20, 2011 02:39PM EST
Timed Auction
Lot 342
1910-12 MAJOR LEAGUE INDOOR BASE BALL PARLOR GAME
Sold for
$2,125.20
Sold Price includes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $30,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
| $200,000 | $25,000 |
| $500,000 | $50,000 |
| $1,000,000 | $100,000 |
| $1,500,000 | $150,000 |
Manufactured by the Philadelphia Game Company the "Major League Indoor Base Ball Game" produced circa 1912 is commonly regarded as the finest 20th century baseball parlor game. Revealed within its wooden encasement is a colorfully lithographed "field" and spinning wheel. The box top features original Carl Horner photographic portraits of 16 stars from Baseball's Golden Age including Hall of Famers: Ty Cobb Christy Mathewson Honus Wagner Walter Johnson Tris Speaker Ed Walsh Frank Baker Nap Lajoie Frank Chance Roger Bresnahan and Bobby Wallace. These very same player portraits were used to produce the famed T206 white border baseball cards. Original interior parts are included such as pegs scorecards and spinner. The cover exhibits a few minor scuffs and is otherwise in overall excellent condition. It measures 2 5/8" by 19 3/8" by 13 1/4". Beautiful display piece!
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