Ball Spalding Basketball M3 Service (very rare)
Year: 1894
Size: 7"
Conditions: Used , very good conditions , the patina of the leather is wonderful, the ball is really superb, the lace of the ball has been changed. Museum piece. The Spalding trade mark stamping is still clear and reads: 'SERVICE' at the top and 'MADE IN THE USA' on the bottom of the outer ring. Inside that it has the standard SPALDING trade mark. Below is the registration and patent markings and below that 'M3' - with 8-panel construction and visible trade mark. Size: The diameter of the ball is 29.5 inches. The lacing is not original, but consists of 7 lacings. This is a pre-air hole ball so there is no air hole, hence the lacing. The original bladder is no longer present in this ball and would need to be replaced.
Colors: Brown
Reference: IGN1279B45
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