Item Report
1990 Topps Jerome Walton Bronze Baseball Card Plaque
By: Topps Chewing Gum, Inc.
Style: Sports Collectibles, Modern Baseball Memorabilia
Origin: United States
Materials: Bronze-plated metal (often zinc core, plated with bronze or brass)
Age: 1990
Condition: Very Good (light surface wear, no major blemishes visible in image, not officially graded)
Value: $5 - $20
Maker's Marks / Writing: TOPPS etched in relief on the trophy cup in the design.
Date: 2025-06-11 19:27:33.813215
Description:
A collectible bronze-plated plaque made by Topps in 1990, featuring an embossed relief portrait of Chicago Cubs outfielder Jerome Walton in a batting pose. The plaque imitates the design of a traditional baseball trading card, with the player's name, team, and the Topps logo in relief. Pieces like this were premium issues to celebrate notable rookie players and were sometimes included in limited edition sets or special promotions.
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
This commemorative bronze card is a nostalgic collectible for baseball fans, particularly those with an interest in 1990s memorabilia or the Chicago Cubs. While not rare, it is in demand among collectors of Topps promotional items and oddities. Its value is relatively modest but higher if well-preserved and accompanied by original packaging.
Individual Images:
- No additional images provided. Main image clearly shows crisp details in relief
- no obvious spots of corrosion or significant damage. Some minor edge and surface wear is visible but typical for its age.
Provenance:
No provenance or supporting documents visible.
Condition:
Very Good (light surface wear, no major blemishes visible in image, not officially graded)
Identification Score: 98%
The unique combination of the Topps logo, Cubs team name, player image, and the bronze material makes this identification highly certain. The text and relief match known examples from the 1990 Topps bronze commemorative card/plaque issues.
Authenticity Score: 90%
The item matches mass-produced Topps bronze card plaques seen as collectibles or novelty items from the early 1990s. It shows no indication of being a reproduction outside the typical originals, but value is limited as these are not traditional game-used memorabilia.
Image Memory Note
Jerome Walton bronze Topps plaque; collectible but modest value, commemorates Cubs rookie season, 1990 issue.
Keywords
Topps, Jerome Walton, Cubs, bronze plaque, baseball memorabilia, 1990s, sports collectibles, United States
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