Notable items include Worcester Baseball Club Worcesters’ application for admission to the National League in 1880, as well as the letter of acceptance from the league office. There are also 19e century tobacco tins depicting the “Worcester Nine” baseball team.
Another item featured is an early 19th century American Antiquarian Society certificate signed by worcester patriot, printer and publisher Isaiah Thomas. A book about the English boxer Tom Cribb it is signed by the president Andre Jackson is also offered.
There are 700 auction lots in total, with items from worcester industrial heritage, african american racing cyclist Major Taylorbanknotes, badges, banners, campaign store giveaways, ephemera, apothecary bottles, pharmacy items and more.
“Rotman’s Furniture has played an important role in the worcester community and I am delighted that Central Mass Auctions is handling the sale of this magnificent collection,” said the auctioneer Wayne Tuiskula said.
A live preview of the articles will take place on Saturday, December 3rd and Sunday, December 4e of 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Rotman’s Furniture, 725 Southbridge Street in worcester. Online auctions end on Wednesday, December 7e from 6:00 p.m..
Contact:
Wayne Tuiskula – Central Mass Auctions Inc.
508-612-6111
http://www.centralmassauctions.com
[email protected]
SOURCE Central Mass Auctions
