Live Auction

LW: Asian Art, Jewelry & Estate Collections

Mon, Mar 30, 2026 06:00PM EDT
Lot 133

BASEBALL GLOVE BEARING SIGNATURE READING 'BABE RUTH'

Estimate: $75,000 - $150,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $10
$50 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$25,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
The glove is a period leather baseball glove, constructed in thick brown hide with visible hand-stitched seams, lace binding, and finger padding typical of early twentieth-century professional-era equipment. The leather shows pronounced wear, surface creasing, darkening, and softening consistent with extensive use, lending the glove historical character. The interior padding and exterior panels remain intact, with construction details clearly visible. The ink mark sits on the glove's exterior surface and remains discernible despite the natural aging of the leather.