Item Report
Vintage Apex Leather Softball Glove
By: Apex
Style: Vintage Sporting Goods
Origin: United States
Materials: Top grain leather, leather lacing
Age: circa 1980s-1990s
Condition: Good (shows moderate wear, no tears or major leather damage, lacing intact, not professionally graded)
Value: $15-$30 USD
Maker's Marks / Writing: Apex Softball Glove, Competition S, Top Grain Leather, Softball Size, various stamped logos.
Date: 2025-06-18 07:47:17.373788
Description:
This is a vintage Apex brand softball glove made of top grain leather. The glove is labeled 'Competition S', marked as 'Softball Size', and features well-worn but intact lacing and a clear inner stamp. The Apex logo is present, and the glove is for recreational or amateur league use. The condition shows moderate use, typical for a softball glove from the late 20th century.
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
A serviceable example of a late 20th-century softball glove. Moderate wear, but all lacing and leather appear intact. Collectible value is modest due to its utility nature and the absence of any professional or player association, but it is a nice example for a vintage sports equipment collection or casual play.
Individual Images:
- Detail image shows the inner palm and pocket area. Visible wear and darkening from use are evident
- but there are no significant cracks or splits. Lacing appears original and tight
- contributing to the overall solid condition for age.
Provenance:
No explicit provenance or supporting documentation shown.
Condition:
Good (shows moderate wear, no tears or major leather damage, lacing intact, not professionally graded)
Identification Score: 98%
The glove is clearly marked with the Apex logo and model ('Softball Glove', 'Competition S'). All markings align with late 20th-century Apex products, and the design is typical of softball gloves from this period.
Authenticity Score: 97%
The glove's material, logos, and construction are consistent with authentic Apex gloves of the period. Some wear is present but no signs of modern reproduction or faking.
Image Memory Note
Apex softball glove from late 20th century, marked with multiple identifiers and in used but intact condition.
Keywords
vintage, softball glove, Apex, sports memorabilia, top grain leather, United States, 1980s, 1990s, competition S, sporting goods
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