Need info on my first watch fob

[cambria09]

Howdy out there. Any idea on the age and origin of this fob? I see ones like it on the internet but cannot see anything on its history. I found it almost on the surface at a site that has produced keeper items from the 1900's to the 1960's. Thanks. C9

 

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[HutSiteDigger]

Baseball related ??

 

[Mackaydon]

What is on the reverse?

 

[CRUSADER]

Looks to me like a 1920s baseball pitcher.

 

[cambria09]

Hello Mackaydon. There is nothing on the reverse and there is no engraving on it at all. C9

 

[Mackaydon]

Thanks; certainly looks like a baseball with those seams--but that leg position is crazy.
The structure on the right appears to be filled grandstands.
Don......

 

[Bramblefind]

I know you said you saw others of this same design on the net - I'm just going to post a few links so the other members here see some of them too. It might help with a further search- but I think it is going to be tricky to find out more info.. maybe an old department store catalog from the era would have something.

One is in this lot:

1900-1950 Baseball Watch Fob Collection (38)

Here's another here:

antique copper baseball pitcher coin watch fob medal (09/27/2011)...

and another:

http://www.gasolinealleyantiques.com/sports/baseball/images/memorabilia/fob-pitcher.JPG

Heavy, cast metal. Shaped like a giant baseball, raised image of him with the raised seams of the ball showing. Has area beneath his feet for engraving - but this one has not been engraved. Nice patina. excellent and unusual. 115.00

 

[cambria09]

Hello Bramblefind. Thanks very much for the reply and the links. I agree, without any engraving on the piece, it will be tough to find out any more about it.

How is the hunting in NY?

Good luck. C9

 

[wkrp43]

Thats a nice one