Vintage MacGregor Cincinnati, Ohio Baseball Bat (No. S425F)
Decorative Art / Sports Memorabilia, Lathe-turned Ash or Hickory Wood • MacGregor Sporting Goods Company, Cincinnati, Ohio
Style & Movement
Mid-20th Century Americana / Industrial Sporting Design
Medium & Technique
Turned wood with heat-stamped or screen-printed brand marks and clear varnish finish
Creation Period
Circa 1950s - 1960s based on the MacGregor logo and registered trademark symbol
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 30-34 inches in length, cylindrical taper (standard full-size bat format)
Subject Description
A classic wooden baseball bat featuring the MacGregor script logo, 'Powered' branding with a lightning bolt motif, and manufacturing details for the Cincinnati facility. The design focuses on utilitarian sport aesthetics and regional industrial pride.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good/Very Good; the wood retains a high degree of its original finish and the branding marks are crisp and highly legible.
Estimated Market Value
$40.00 - $85.00
Auction Estimate
$30.00 - $60.00
Provenance History
Likely institutional or private athletic use; identified as a mass-produced item from the Cincinnati-based MacGregor line.
Art Historical Significance
Represents the golden age of American sporting manufacturing. MacGregor was a major competitor to Louisville Slugger and exemplifies the regional manufacturing history of Ohio in the mid-century.
Notable Features
Features the 'No. S425F' model number and the prominent 'Powered' script with a stylized lightning bolt underline, a hallmark of MacGregor's power-focused designs.
Condition Issues
Minor surface abrasions, localized wood grain darkening due to age and handling, and slight wear to the finish near the barrel tip.
Conservation Recommendations
Keep in a temperature-controlled environment; avoid high humidity to prevent wood warping; apply a light museum-grade wax if wood becomes dry.