A few examples of appraisal values for
GAME BALL

• A LARGE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH
  A LARGE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH PAPIER MACHE SKITTLES GAMEThe large, container with lift-off cover in the form of a circa 1900 French judge's hat holds the figural, painted papier mache' skittle pins and three kid leather game balls with hand stitched seams. The skittle figures relate to French society through depictions of a worker, police commanders, male and female judges in robes, an avocat or lawyer, and three figures perhaps related to clergy given their collar but with what appears to be ermine on their robes.The French parlor game of 'jeu de quilles', which literally translates to 'skittles', was very popular in late 19th century France, and elsewhere, especially European countries. Examples like this 1890s set with nine pins and three rare, original hand laced kid leather balls such as these are very scarce.Measures 16.5 x 17.5 x 17.5 inches. Each measures approximately 12 inches tall.Good condition, noting wear to the thin, fragile coat of finish, and the general effects of age and use as shown.
• (LOT OF APPROX. 11) GROUP OF
  (LOT OF APPROX. 11) GROUP OF BASEBALL (lot of approx. 11) Group of baseball, bearing signatures, including marked 89 All Star, Tod Von Poppel, a 1999 Game Ball, Atlanta, GA, Joe Morgan, A's Spring Training, 1990 World Series Reds, etc. Provenance: Louise Irvin Jones Estate, the most senior ticket holder at The Colosseum, since 1973
• BROWNIE TARGET BALL GAME SET IN
  BROWNIE TARGET BALL GAME SET IN BOXBrownie Target Ball Game Set In Box. Jeanette, Penn.: M.H. Miller, 1920s. Tin lithographed game board with attached catapult, game ball return slide attached underneath. Minor dents at edges, with original box (well worn) and full set of five wooden balls. 15 x 8 x 2î.
• A GROUP OF SEVEN BRITISH "LAWN
  A GROUP OF SEVEN BRITISH "LAWN BOWLS" CARVED AND INLAID...A GROUP OF SEVEN BRITISH "LAWN BOWLS" CARVED AND INLAID HARDWOOD BALLS, EARLY 20TH CENTURY, of varying sizes and with traditional bone inlaid plaques centering engraved numbers or bone inlaid numbers. Condition: Expected cracks, scuff marks, scratches, chips, old repairs, inlay losses and normal wear associated with vintage lawn game balls. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS." NO REFUNDS will be issued based on condition.
• TAINO STONE SPHEROLITH / CEREMONIAL
  TAINO STONE SPHEROLITH / CEREMONIAL GAME BALLPre-Columbian, Caribbean, Taino, ca. 1000 to 1500 CE. Carved in the form of a near perfect sphere, this is a stone ball created by the Taino peoples, perhaps for use in a ceremonial ball game. This ball is made from a smooth, mottled, rose-taupe stone with light and dark inclusions across the body. Stone spheres like this one are found in burials of the Ciboney and Taino people. Its beauty and perfect form demonstrate the mastery that these people had at pecking stone, shaping it through abrasion, and polishing. Ball courts have been found in parts of Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic, where a Mesoamerican ballgame was played with a rubber ball. It is possible that this stone ball was a votive object or trophy for the ball game. Given its orb-like appearance, scholars have also suggested that it may have been created to symbolize the sun or another celestial body. Size: 5.8" Diameter (14.7 cm); 6.3" H (16 cm) on included custom stand. Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection, 1995 to 2010; ex-Bob Dowling collection, San Francisco, California, USA, acquired 1990 to 2010 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm. Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping. #171736 Condition: Expected surface wear showing divots and marks commensurate with age and russet red deposits on the surface.
• COLLECTION (18) ANTIQUE TREEN
  COLLECTION (18) ANTIQUE TREEN GAME BALLS c. 17th-19th c., possibly American, hand-carved burl wood, 3.5"-5" dia
• VINTAGE NYK PACHINKO MACHINE Japan,
  VINTAGE NYK PACHINKO MACHINE Japan, battery operated, "Sophia" label and other Japanese labels to anterior and posterior, wood case with metal and acrylic mounts, appears battery operated, includes set of metal game balls.
• AJ FEELEY, KOY DETMER AND JOHN
  AJ FEELEY, KOY DETMER AND JOHN LECLAIR AUTOGRAPHSWilson NFL game football signed by AJ Feeley. January 10th, 2003 copy of The Philadelphia Inquirer signed by AJ Feeley and Koy Detmer. John LeClair signed paper stats card. Game ball in box: 6 1/2" L x 5" W x 11 1/2" H. Wear to edges, creases to the box.
• KOBE BRYANT 4 GAME BALL RELIC CARDS
  KOBE BRYANT 4 GAME BALL RELIC CARDS (3)1999 Collectors Edge Authentic Game Ball cards. shipping info This item can be shipped in-house.
• NINE EARLY SETTLER OR NATIVE
  NINE EARLY SETTLER OR NATIVE AMERICAN CLAY GAME BALLS 4 1/2"DIAM (LARGEST MAINE)Nine early settler or Native American clay game balls, and four Maine naturally tumbled granite balls. Provenance: From a private collector in Zionsville / Indianapolis. Dimensions: 4 1/2"diam (largest Maine)
• U OF TEXAS VINCE YOUNG SIGNED
  U OF TEXAS VINCE YOUNG SIGNED ROSE BOWL GAME BALLUniversity of Texas 2005 Rose Bowl championship game used ball signed by #10 Vince Young and head coach Mack Brown, cited on the ball near Young's signature are his accomplishments during the game, scoring three touchdowns, 267 yards passing and the game Most Valuable Player, UT 41, USC 38, housed in display cabinet, 8.5"h, 13.5"w, 9.5"d, 3.65lbs
• U OF TEXAS VINCE YOUNG SIGNED
  U OF TEXAS VINCE YOUNG SIGNED ROSE BOWL GAME BALLUniversity of Texas 2005 Rose Bowl championship game used ball signed by #10 Vince Young and head coach Mack Brown, cited on the ball near Young's signature are his accomplishments during the game, scoring three touchdowns, 267 yards passing and the game Most Valuable Player, UT 41, USC 38, housed in display cabinet, 8.5"h, 13.5"w, 9.5"d, 4.30lbs
• FOUR SIGNED DEREK JETER
  FOUR SIGNED DEREK JETER BASEBALLS: In custom case: 1) 2006 All-Star Game ball; 2) 1999 All-Star Game ball; 3) 2002 All-Star Game ball; 4) 2003 All-Star Game ball.
• THREE NEW YORK YANKEES SIGNED
  THREE NEW YORK YANKEES SIGNED BASEBALLS: 1) Rawlings Gold Glove Award ball signed ''Greg Nettles 77/78''; 2) Derek Jeter 1998 All-Star Game ball; 3) 100th Anniversary New York Yankees ball signed ''Ron Guidry, Yankee Captain `86 through `89''.
• A Pair of Carved Ivory Fu Dogs
  A Pair of Carved Ivory Fu Dogs the animals depicted seated one with paw raised upon a game ball the other a pup set on plinth bases with incised decoration throughout the bases veneered. Height 10 1/4 inches.
• Game balls and miscellaneous
  Game balls and miscellaneous stones; numerous pieces. Largest piece: 8 1/2".
• Lot of 10 game balls. Largest:
  Lot of 10 game balls. Largest: 5"Diam.
• Lot of 18 game balls and
  Lot of 18 game balls and miscellaneous stones. Largest piece: 5" x 6 1/4".
• Lot of 20 game balls. Largest:
  Lot of 20 game balls. Largest: 5"Diam.
• Lot of three antique game balls
  Lot of three antique game balls including a pigskin baseball, 3 1/2"dia., large wood and bone Bocce or lawn bowling ball, 4 1/2" dia., along with red leather covered ball.