Fall Premier Auction 2018
Wed, Nov 21, 2018 04:00PM EST - Sat, Dec 8, 2018 11:00PM EST
Timed Auction
Lot 319
EARLY 1900'S TURN OF THE CENTURY TRANSITIONAL "BASKET BALL" ONE OF THE EARLIEST KNOWN EXAMPLES!
Sold for
$5,380.80
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 | $20,000 |
| $300,000 | $25,000 |
| $500,000 | $50,000 |
Addendum: Description has been updated with more info on how it was dated.
Featured here is an early 1900's turn-of-the-century transitional "basket ball"--one of the earliest known examples. What appears to be a soccer or volleyball ball is clearly marked "BASKET BALL" on two opposing sides of the ball. Although the maker remains a mystery the ball most likely dates to 1900-10 for multiple reasons. The stampings do not fluoresce under a black light. In addition the manner in which the leather panels are constructed and the lack of valve holes and internal bladder which were initiated in the 1920's provide further dating evidence. The ball exhibits the appropriate level of use and aging of an antique that is over a century old. This is a certainly one-of-a-kind artifact and a must-have for the serious vintage basketball equipment collector.
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