2017 October Legends Closing November 11
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/12/2017
As a unique way to promote their uniforms, outfitter Stall & Dean announced in their 1914 catalog that they commissioned silversmith Reed & Barton to create a sterling silver, gold-lined trophy cup to award the best team in any league which had adopted their uniforms. And what better way to award the championship club than to feature the great Ty Cobb on the trophy cup? Period trophies and awards abound in the hobby, but no other can boast an image of a contemporary player, let alone one as immortal as Ty Cobb.
The classic Cobb image superbly emblazoned on the side of the cup is the very same used on his famous T-3 Turkey Red baseball card. Above the Georgia Peach's batting image is "STALL & DEAN" while "CHAMPIONSHIP CUP" is written below, all in contrasting silver upon the French Bronze finish. The back side of the trophy is engraved with “CHAMPIONS PACIFIC TELEPHONE LEAGUE WON BY INSTALLATIONS”. The 8 1/2" high cup shows exterior wear and a warm aged patina with minor scratches and nicks you would expect from a 100-year-old award. This is a truly rare and desirable Ty Cobb collectible whose display appearance is simply magnificent.
Please Note: Due to the highly reflective surface of this trophy on the images presented, there appears to be a ring around the surface. These are reflections and not blemishes on the surface other than the surface condition previously described.