This lot is closed. Bidding ended on 5/31/2012.
Classic 1911 World's Champions Philadelphia Athletics souvenir plate. This is one of the all-time great display pieces of the era, and one of the best pieces featuring Connie Mack's famous championship Athletics. The graphic design of the plate features identified portraits of the A's superimposed on the Athletics trademark elephant, with manager Connie Mack riding high above. Included are Hall of Famers Eddie Plank, Eddie Collins, Chief Bender, and Frank Baker. These plates usually survive with substantial wear to the transfer and gold trim. This is a beautiful example of one of the few great early baseball plates, with only a few minor scratches/rubs to the transfer and with the original gold trim of the perimeter complete and lustrous. Overall in Excellent condition.