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1886 Automatic
Umpire Indicator
 1886 Automatic Umpire Indicator

1890 Spalding's Official Base Ball Guide ad
1890 Spalding's Official Base Ball Guide ad


  Spalding Celluloid Baseball Umpire Indicator
 
1887 Spalding Celluloid Umpire Baseball Indicator
1887 Spalding Celluloid Umpire Balls Strike Indicator
Item Details
  • CIRCA - 1887-1935
  • MANUFACTURER - Spalding
  • SIZE - 3" x 1 1/2" x 1/4"
  • PRICE GUIDE -
    1887 Indicator - $650.00-$800.00
    Patent 4 balls 3 strikes $200.-$300
    No Patent - $50.00-$75.00
    Very Good - Excellent condition

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NOTES:
 
   The Celluloid Umpire indicator, catalog No. 0, was intended for the use of baseball umpires and scorers to keep tally of the number of balls and strikes that may be called. The indicator could be operated by the thumb and forefinger while held in the palm of the hand. The design of this umpire indicator was first issued in 1887, replacing the previous "Automatic Umpire Indicator" design from the year before. In 1887 the number of strikes for an out was changed to four. The only year in which it took four strikes for a strike-out. In 1887 the number of balls for walk was changed to five. It was seven the year before in 1886. Since it took five balls for a walk in 1887, and 4 Strikes for a strike out, these indicators can be attributed to 1887. It was promptly changed back to three strikes the following season, and four balls in 1889. The indicators cost .75 cents in 1887, .50 cents in 1888.

 The 1887 Umpire indicators features "PAT'D OCT. 28 1886" on the bottom right corner of the indicator side, which is sometimes found worn away from age. The opposite side has a single border Spalding baseball logo. By 1889 the 4 balls & 3 strike indicators have a double border Spalding baseball logo, and on the indicator side two patent dates; "PAT'D MAY 28 1878" on the bottom left corner, and  "PAT'D OCT. 12 1886" on the bottom right corner. The Spalding Official Base Ball Guides, Use the word "Patent" in their ads up to 1894. It is my belief that from 1895 to 1935 the Patent date was no longer used on the indicators.

The 4 balls & 3 strikes indicator, without the patent date sell for about $50.-$75. in VG-EX condition. The 4 balls and 3 strike indicators with the two patent dates have an estimated value of about $200.-$300. in VG-EX condition. The 1887, 5 balls and 4 strikes indicator has an estimated value of about $650.-$800. in VG-EX condition. With the box add $500.-$1,000.

 
 
Spalding Celluloid Umpire Indicator No. 0

Spalding Umpire Balls & Strikes Counter

PAT'D MAY 28 1886" and "PAT'D OCT. 12, 1886
1889-1894 Indicator with PAT'D MAY 28 1878" and "PAT'D OCT. 12, 1886

Spalding Umpire Balls & Strikes Indicator Spalding Celluloid Umpire Baseball Indicator
Spalding Umpire Balls & Strikes Indicator Spalding Umpire Indicator No. 0

Spalding Celluloid Umpire Baseball Indicator

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