Old Louisville slugger decal bats circa 1911-1916

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I came across 2 old Louisville slugger decal bats in fantastic shape.

One is The Good Night Baker decal. The decal is 99% intact, maybe 100%. The label on the bat matches to the time period with the line dash line. The bat utself is in perfect shape with nice lacquer and a clear bold brand. The person OI bought them from said they had been in a closet for many many years.

The other bat was a tris speaker decal bat from around the same time with the same marking. The decal is prob about 90% intact.

Is there any other method to determine authenticity? I can try and take pictures if that would help. Also, ANy idea of a value?

[sicollector1954]

Re: Old Louisville slugger decal bats circa 1911-1916

I would be interested in seeing some scans of the center label and decals. Thanks.

[sicollector1954]

Re: Old Louisville slugger decal bats circa 1911-1916

Please send to sicollector1954@comcast.net

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I will post them when I get home tonight

[yanks12025]

Re: Old Louisville slugger decal bats circa 1911-1916

Can you email me scans of the Speaker. Thanks

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Yanks, I need an e-mail address.

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Re: Old Louisville slugger decal bats circa 1911-1916

I couldn't avoid the glare from the flash. I would have had to set up a secondary light source which I didn't have time to set up.

This is the Frank Baker Bat.

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This is the Tris Speaker Bat

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Re: Old Louisville slugger decal bats circa 1911-1916

This is an Eddie Collins Bat that is in bad shape with most of the decal missing.

[yanks12025]

Re: Old Louisville slugger decal bats circa 1911-1916

The Speaker is from 1910-15, while the other two are 1916-1921. I really don't know what they are worth, i seen acouple Collins decals go for around $250-$500, and i think the Speaker would be $500+.

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The Collins is in very poor shape and probably won't get over $100.
Based on what I have come accross in my research on conversations with highly regarding experts in the field the Tris is worth much more than $500.

[yanks12025]

Re: Old Louisville slugger decal bats circa 1911-1916

I know it's worth more than $500 thats why i put $500+.

[dpm]

Re: Old Louisville slugger decal bats circa 1911-1916

The bats all look in great condition aside from the Collins decal. Length of the bats also help to determine value, typically the longer the more valuable, all else being equal. Are you looking to sell?
If so, drop me a note. mm7dj75@hotmail.com
thanks

[staindsox]

Re: Old Louisville slugger decal bats circa 1911-1916

I would strongly suggest being careful with decal bats. I have seen a load of fakes turn up in the past 3 years or so. You should post those images on the vintage card collectors site. You will get a lot better info there for this particular topic. I know they have had discussions on this before.

Chris

[ndevlin]

Re: Old Louisville slugger decal bats circa 1911-1916

I would strongly suggest being careful with decal bats. I have seen a load of fakes turn up in the past 3 years or so. You should post those images on the vintage card collectors site. You will get a lot better info there for this particular topic. I know they have had discussions on this before.

Chris

Very good point Chris. A lot of decal bats have been restored as well, which can be nice, just aint my cup of tea.

So if the decal looks super nice, you really need to check it closely for a restoration job too.