1920 Naismith Style Laced Leather Basketball Distressed Tan

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Antique style laced leather Basketballs- Normally 9.00 - Lg full size- exactly like old ball of turn of the century.Tan natural leather color. Originals are extremely rare and very, very pricey . . . This is a fine replica of an old style 1890-1920 antique Laced leather Basketball ...made of expensive paneled leather. This is a hand made , hand stitched and hand sewn old style basketball created from an original one in our possession.. Full Size. The leather has been specially tanned and aged to give the ball the wonderful aged patina. . You can dribble and shoot the ball if you like as it is inflated and has a valve to add or delete air. We meticulously followed the pattern of the old ball in the construction . Images do not come with ball...but are available in our ebay store. The Basketball is made by Past Time Sports who make fine replicas of old sports equipment : fine saddle quality leather football helmets., old time baseball gloves, laced leather basketballs, melon footballs, antique style soccer balls and so much more..... for collectors , reinactors, awards , trophies, commemoratives fine corporate gifts and incentive programs. Having this ball is like owning a mint old original. It is made for playing, for an award or commemorative or display or accent piece for a collection. Vintage Basket balls of this type are extremely rare and very pricey, when found, running into the hundreds of dollars. Nealy all of the old balls found can not be bounced or passed without damage to the ball . Ours is made to be used and dribbled and shot. See just how good you would have been in the early years of basketball with this unique ball ..not perfectly round , with laces and slightly lighter then modern balls.Create your own unique award or commemorative. Fabulous display item or award or gift, if you are a student of the game of Basketball. Great gift for a basketball player or fan. Or as a trophy or award for a banquet or other special Basket Ball commemorative program. See similar items in our E-bay store or call us. Or visit Pasttimesports at their colorful and informative company web site.Buyer pays shipping UPS ground tracked and insured to US only . Out of the country contact us for additional shipping and customs form charges.