Signature Series Glove Appraisal

Vintage Cal Ripken Jr. Signature Series Baseball Glove

This is a vintage fielders baseball glove featuring an autographed endorsement by Baseball Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr. The glove is constructed from natural tanned leather, showcasing a golden-brown honey patina indicative of mid-to-late 20th-century sporting goods. A prominent feature is the 'Cup-Trap' pocket design with 'PAT. PEND.' branding stamped in black ink on the heel of the palm. Below this, Cal Ripken Jr.'s signature is stamped in a script font, characteristic of player-endorsed retail models during his active career (circa 1980s-1990s). The palm also features an 'X' design logo and partial text reading 'Design'. The construction utilizes thick leather rawhide lacing through reinforced eyelets along the fingers and web. Regarding condition, the glove shows moderate signs of use and age, including surface scuffing in the pocket and darkening of the leather from oil and dirt. The stamped markings remain largely legible, though there is some fading and wear to the surface grain near the flex points. There are no immediate signs of dry rot, though the leather appears stiff and could benefit from conditioning. The stitching remains intact, reflecting standard commercial-grade craftsmanship of the era.