MEARS Auction #26, Ends May 28th, 2011, 9:00 CST, w/ 15-Minute Rule

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Lot #765:

1916-20 J.F.Hillerich & Son Co. Dead Ball Era Joe Jackson Finish Side Written Bat (MEARS LOA)

Offered is a beautiful Joe Jackson finish bat. The center brand is stamped Burnt Oil Finish. It is side written having been returned from Amarillo Texas.

Player:None

Block/Script Name:None

Label Period:1916-21

Year/s Used:1916-21

Teams Played During Era of Bat:None

Other Teams Played:None

Majors:

Minors:

Manufacture:J.F. Hillerich & Son Co.

Model Number:16

Length:34 3/4"

Weight:39 oz.

Side Writing:Yes,39oz. National Cycle Co. Amarillo Tex. 5-26-21

Vault Marks:No

Shipping Label:No

Game Use:Heavy

Ball Marks:Deep stitch marks on top of barrel.

Swelling: Most swelling on bottom of barrel.

Grain Separation:No

Cleat Marks:3-4 on very end of barrel.

Rack Marks:No

Nails/Screws:Yes, two screws holding handle crack. One missing.

Pine Tar:No

Handle Tape:No

Handle Crack:Yes,11"

Barrel Crack:No

Dents/Gouges:No

Wood:Ash

Autographed:No

Uniform Number:NO

Knob Markings:No

Barrel End Markings:No

Provenance:Louisville Vaults

Factory Records:No

Player Traits:Unknown

Grade:MEARS auction LOA.

MEARS Bat Index Report:No

Comments:Has some hand scoring on handle near center brand.

Inventory Number:00296

Collection of MEARS staff:Yes