Felt Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Presented is a vintage University of Chicago felt pennant, dating to 1920-1930. The pennant is burgundy felt, with yellow block letters that read "CHICAGO...

Boxed Lignum vitae lawn bowls. A good set of 8 lignum vitae lawn bowls in original polished pine box in good condition with a baized interior bottom. The set comes with a lignum-vitae jack (8 cm diameter) and four pairs of bowls, the pairs graduating in size and each set numbered with the corresponding number of white bone pegs inset into the face of the bowls. The pairs numbered I, II, III and IIII, sizes I - 12 cm, II - 12.5 cm, III - 13 cm and IIII - 13.5 cm. The lignum vitae lawn bowls are in good condition with no cracks. The pine box with two metal carry handles and with the inside of the lid having the rules of bowls on it. Dimensions: Height 18 cm / 7 1/4" Width 48 cm / 19" Depth 45 cm / 17 3/4" Period 1850-1899 Year Circa 1890 Medium Lignum vitae Country United Kingdom Condition Good usable bowls...

Presented is a vintage green bay packers felt pennant from 1967. The pennant is composed of green felt, with yellow printed lettering, and a yellow felt headband, stitched on in a running stitch. The pennant has yellow block lettering that reads “Green Bay Packers” and an illustration of quarterback Bart Starr throwing a football at left. The pennant would have been used by fans to celebrate the team during games and super bowl run. The Green Bay Packers are an American professional football team based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. One of the most-storied franchises in the history of the sport, the Packers have won the most championships, 13 in total, of any National Football League team. The team’s most successful period was in the 1960s, under the legendary coach Vince Lombardi...

Presented is a vintage U.S. Navy felt pennant, from the early 1940s. This WWII era pennant is constructed of dark blue felt with yellow printed lettering. The pennant has a white felt headband, which is sewn on with a running stitch. The pennant reads “U.S. NAVY” and is printed with a fouled anchor at left. The anchor has the letters, U.S.N, incorporated into its design. Although the symbol is used by the United States Navy, the U.S.N printed does not Stand for “U.S. Navy.” The U.S. adopted the iconic symbol from the British in the late 1800s for Naval Chief Petty Officers to wear, as it represents the trials and tribulations they are forced to endure on a daily basis. The "U" stands for unity as a reminder of cooperation, maintaining harmony, and continuity of purpose and action. The "S" represents service, referring to both their fellow man and their Navy. Lastly, the "N" refers to navigation, to help keep themselves on a righteous course so that they may walk upright. The United States Navy grew tremendously during WWII, as the United States faced a two-front war on the seas. It achieved notable acclaim in the Pacific Theater, where it was instrumental to the Allies' successful "island hopping" Campaign . The U.S. Navy fought six major battles with the Imperial Japanese Navy, including the Battle of Midway, the Battle of Leyte Gulf, and the Battle of Okinawa. The U.S. Navy also assisted the British Royal Navy in the naval war...

This is an original vintage Washington DC pennant, from 1948. The felt pennant has a rich purple field, white script that reads "Washington D.C."...

This pennant flag highlights the Washington Redskins football team. The pennant was produced in the 1940s and features the words “WASHINGTON REDSKINS” in bright yellow letters. To th...

About An Oak billiard or snooker cue rack with original green felt. Billiard balls not included. Creator: Unknown. Date of manufacture circa 1940-1950....

Vintage Air Force Academy pennant, circa 1960s. This pennant features the Air Force Academy's mascot, a falcon, on the left closest to the hoist end....

This is an original Air Force pennant from the 1950s. This felt pennant features the slogan "Keep 'Em Flying" center on the body of the flag in white lett...

This is a rare, hard to find vintage NFL Dallas Cowboys pennant. A blue felt pennant, this design features Cowboy Joe and the text "World Champions" and "...

An excellent quality antique grey felt top hat by Scott & Co, 1 Bond Street, Piccadilly, circa 1920 in date. Hat size 6 7/8 USA 55cm (21.5 inches) The hat has classic styling and features the Royal Warrant By Appointment with the Coat of Arms crest to the inside advising that Scott & Co were Hatters to HM The King and The Royal Family. Also bearing the Royal Warrant impressed in gold lettering to the inside of the rim. Most importantly it bears the label 'Extra Quality' which indicates to the buyer that it is of the highest quality available. It comes complete with the original cardboard box the label of the retailer James Lock & Co. Condition: In excellent condition. As antique items, the pieces show very minor signs of use commensurate with age. Dimensions in cm: Height 29 x width 36 x depth 20 Height 15 x width 16 x depth 20 - Internal size Dimensions in inches: Height 11.4 x width 14.2 x depth 7.9 Height 5.9 x width 6.3 x depth 7.9 - Internal size The top hat dominated the 19th century and when it was first seen in London it was said to have caused a riot. The perpetrator was haberdasher John Hetherington, who designed it, made it, and was the first person to wear it into the street. According to a newspaper account, passerby’s panicked at the sight. Several women fainted, children screamed, and an errand boy’s arm was broken when he was trampled by the mob. Hetherington was taken to court for wearing “a tall structure having a shining luster calculated to frighten timid people.” Hetherington had concocted a silk-covered variation of the contemporary riding hat, which had a wider brim, a lower crown, and was made of beaver. There was some initial resistance but in 1850 Prince Albert started wearing top hats made of “hatter’s plush” (a fine silk shag...

Fantastic wool herringbone weave letterman's sweater. Former alumnus who rode crew received his letterman's sweater, circa 1953-1954. Beautiful maroon sweater...