July 15, 2021: Summer Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/15/2021
Presented are three high-grade examples of three legendary figures from the Hartland Series, Babe Ruth, Willie Mays and Ted Williams, with all three in an outstanding overall condition of Ex-Mt to Near-Mint. The Ruth statue is missing the bat, which is easily replaceable from a number of internet sources; the Williams figure is Ex-Mt-Plus, with some very light fading of the red paint on “Red Sox” across his jersey and on jersey and pants trim. It also a really attractive reproduction bat with simulated wood grain and Hillerich & Bradsby decal on the barrel; the Mays statue is also Ex-Mt-Plus, with some very light yellowing and barely perceptible paint fading on his left leg striping. These figures, like the entire array of nearly a dozen Hartlands offered in this auction, stand properly without incident. The figures were produced by Hartland Plastics in Hartland, Wis., from 1958-63, yielding a series of 18 pieces picturing 17 of the great stars of the era and Babe Ruth. Produced from resin plastic and offered for sale in ballparks and variety and department stores for around $2, the hand-painted figures – generally between 6 ½ to 8 inches, may have started out as a toy but by the 1970s had become a full-fledged and popular collectible for serious hobbyists. The Hartland lineup includes Aaron, Aparicio, Banks, Berra, Colavito, Drysdale, Fox, Groat, Killebrew, Mantle, Maris, Mathews, Mays, Musial, Ruth, Snider, Spahn and Williams.
1958-63 High-Grade Ruth, Mays and Williams Hartland Statues (3)
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