i also have a shapleigh's diamond brand glove also, mod#G45658. i bought it at a flea market 10 yrs ago in Georgia. it's flat like most old gloves from the 30's. can't figure out how anybody could catch a ball with one of these. my dad is 77 yrs old and I'm 48...i remember he had a glove like this too. if anyone else can date this glove or give any more info on where it was made or whatever would be great...
Baseball Glove Dating GuideGloves can be dated by the style of the web. Problem is some styles may have continued to be used for years later. Player endorsements can help narrow it down. Either way it can be difficult. If you have a picture of the glove that you can send me I might be able to help you out. I have included a link to my website where you can contact me or try your hand in dating the glove on your own with my guide.The bulk of the value on a collectible baseball glove relies on the player that endorsed it. Without a player endorsement the glove will have a lower collectors value and will rely on vintage baseball glove features such as the style of the web. Condition is also important. Flaws such as broken laces, dry leather, and writing on the glove will lower the value.
I would need to see the picture of the glove and the condition.
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$60
The bulk of the value of a collectible baseball glove relies on the player that endorsed the glove. Without player endorsement the value of the glove will rely on vintage glove features such as web style. Pre war era glove are typically split finger gloves this may be collectible as well. Condition is important. Common flaws with Gloves are: loose or broken lacing/webbing, Dry or cracking leather, ripped or missing manufacturer label, worn printing/player endorsement on the glove, and the name of the owner of the glove hand written on it. All or any will effect the value. I will leave a couple of links below to help date, and grade your glove. I will also leave a link to other collectible gloves that you can compare your with for value. If you need more help with putting a value on your glove feel free to contact me and I'll be happy to help.
The bulk of the value on most collectible baseball gloves rely on player endorsement. Without an endorsement the value will rely on vintage baseball glove features, and styles. Condition of the glove will be a major factor on value as well. Common flaws with Gloves are: loose or broken lacing/webbing, Dry or cracking leather, ripped or missing manufacturer label, worn printing, and the name of the owner of the glove hand written on it. All or any will effect the value. The Age of the glove will be a factor as well. Visit the glove dating guide below to help date your glove. I'm not familiar with this glove brand, and would need more information or pictures of the glove to help you out.
1941 Wilson GloveYou did not mention the model of the glove, and if it had a player endorsement. The bulk of the value of a collectible glove relies on the player that endorsed it. Without one it will have a low collectors value, and rely on vintage baseball glove features, web style etc. Most likely the glove being from 1941 it is a split finger, and would sell below $30.
This was my first baseball glove. I bought it for $2.66 @ Sears in 1958.
The bulk of the value on a baseball glove relies on a player endorsement. Without a Player endorsement value will rely on vintage glove features such as web style, model rarity, or glove designs like buckle backs, and split fingers gloves made before WWII referred to as pre war gloves. Otherwise it will have little collectors value. Nokona baseball gloves player endorsements include: Joe Jackson, Carl Erskine, Billy Martin, Dick Williams, and others. As with all collectibles condition is important. Common flaws with baseball gloves are: loose or broken lacing/webbing, dry or cracking leather, ripped manufacturer label on back, worn printing on glove, and owners name hand written on it. any of these flaws will lower the value on the glove. I will leave a link below to help you grade the condition, and date your glove, and a link to vintage baseball gloves to compare style, and value. More information is needed to put a value on the glove. If you need more help contact me.
The bulk of the value on most baseball gloves rely on player endorsement. Without an endorsement the value will rely on vintage baseball glove features such as web design which includeds single, and double tunnel, and H style webs. Baseball Gloves from the 1941 era, also known as pre-war gloves were for the most part split finger gloves that had no lacing between the fingers. Condition of the glove will be a major factor in value. Common flaws with Gloves are: loose or broken lacing/webbing, Dry or cracking leather, ripped or missing manufacturer label, worn printing/player endorsement on the glove, and the name of the owner of the glove hand written on it. All or any will effect the value. In general a glove from this era without a player endorsement in excellent condition is worth about $25.-$35. I will leave a link below to a varity of vintage baseball gloves that you can compare with to come up with a value.
Joe Jackson Signed Baseball GloveA Joe Jackson signature is one of the rarest autographs in the hobby. Rarely found at auction a signed baseball could sell in the $25,000. -$40,000. price range. A signed baseball glove would be compatible in value if not more. The baseball glove could be endorsed by Joe Jackson and not hand signed. A Joe Jackson signature model glove can fetch a value in the $1,000's depending on condition.
The bulk value of a collectible baseball glove will rely on the player that endorsed it. Without a player endorsement the glove will have a low collectors value relying on vintage glove designs from that era. In general about $30. or so depending on the condition of the glove. Most common flaws with Gloves are: loose or broken lacing/webbing, Dry or cracking leather, ripped Manufacturer label on back, printing on glove worn out, and the person who owned of the glove, name on it.