1870's-1880's TINTYPE OF FIVE BASEBALL PLAYERS, ONE HAS A COIN BALANCED ON HEAD

Description: Circa 1870's-1880's tintype of five baseball players. Amazingly, the man at the front center has a coin balanced on his head. Based on the size of the coin in comparison with his head we would say that the coin was probably a half dollar. We are theorizing that the coin on the man's head was going to be in a bet on an upcoming baseball game that the men would participate in. But, of course, we do not know that for a fact. In any event, this is certainly very unusual tintype! The man at the front left is wearing a medal suspended from a pinback ribbon badge. Possibly an award for accomplishment in a previous game? The photo measures 3 9/16 inches by 2 3/8 inches. The tintype is very sharp & has rich contrasts. The emulsion on the surface is in lovely condition & has a marvelous smooth feeling on the front as well as the back. There are a number of smooth bends. The majority of these bends do not show at all when the photo is viewed straight on. But, they are all visible when the tintype is held at an angle under a bright light. Otherwise, the front as well as the back are both fresh & appealing looking. The back has a sticker that was put on by a previous owner. This interesting & highly unusual tintype was found in Morgantown, West Virginia. Please examine the photos closely & purchase based on your own judgement as to condition & value. This item is inventory #10485. Shipping is free only to addresses within the U.S. The shipping quote to locations outside of the U.S. is an estimate and the actual cost may differ. International Buyers – Please Note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility.Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying.

Price: 320 USD

Location: Lampeter, Pennsylvania

End Time: 2024-09-29T22:03:30.000Z

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