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1930's JC Higgins Baseball 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 the 1930's it is a split finger, and without an endorsement would sell for below $30. Condition is a major factor as well.
Honus Wagner had a sporting goods company that produced all types of equipment. He opened the store in Pittsburgh after his playing days, and the store still exists. The glove was most likely made in the mid 1940's or after. Not much historical data exists as far as model numbers and exact years, but if you get a picture you could probably nail it down within a few years based on the style of the glove. Send more info or and pictures. I'll help you date the glove, and we'll come up with a value. Condition is important. I will leave a link below to aid in dating the glove.
Most are designed for the specific players needs. Such as longer fingers, more padding around a certain area, longer web area or wider web area. Like most pro sports, the equipment is now designed around the player as opposed to trying out equipment to find out what works. I would add, though, that there are many"professional level" gloves on the market based on the models that players use, with Rawlings and a couple of others offering custom services so you can build you own glove: size, style, pocket, color, etc.) Check out the Rawlings website or maybe Baseball Express to get an idea. You'll be looking at the "Pro Preferred" on your leather choice to get the best quality "professional level" glove. My son uses a 50th Anniversary Derek Jeter Pro Preferred glove. Best glove I've ever seen. Worth every penny I had to pay for it. Save your pennies, though. You will pay for it.
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it is worth about 15 US cents!