Back Lot Number: 520  
     

Lot 520
 
Description: Fine 1866 baseball presentational belt buckle. Ornately decorated silver buckle features player running in early uniform with fancily inscribed titlng, "American House Prize Chas. Force Best Runner of Bases Rockford June 1866 Base Ball Tournament". Back retains (2) original belt receptacles and is in strong overall condition. Rockford,IL was one of the early formative regions for baseball giving rise to such teams as the Forest Citys Club. This is one of the earliest presentational pieces of its' type that we've encountered with historical significance and captivating eye appeal: EX-MT
Sold For: $1,550.00

 
Estimated Price: ($1,500.00-$2,000.00)  
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