The Splendid Splinter, Hammerin’ Hank, King of Texas

In this feature, we take a look at the "best" Northfield ads on craigslist.

Now, best is a very subjective term. But we'll bring to you items that range from the strange, to the collectible, to the helpful in a weekly post.

• Autographed Ted Williams and Hank Aaron Baseballs - $400
What I have are two autographed baseballs that my dad is hoping to sell. First is a 1969 Ted Williams ball from the time he was manager of the Washington Senators.  Second is a 1980's Hank Aaron ball that my dad got when he met him at a hotel. Both of the baseballs were foul balls at Metropolitan Stadium in Bloomington, MN in the late 1960s that my dad caught while being a fan going to as many Twins games as he could. At this time we are asking $400 for both of the balls together. We may sell the balls separate at $300 for Ted Williams and $200 for Hank Aaron.

A little more background...
My pops use to be a stadium rat at the Met back in the late 1960's. He used to grab foul balls, broken bats, hats... basically whatever he could get his hands on. He was hanging on the 3rd baseline after a game with the Senators when Ted Williams walked past and my dad asked him for a autograph. He turned his head left and right, said, "ahh i guess" signed quickly and then went about his day. As for the Hank Aaron ball my dad knew he would be at this one hotel and brought one of the old balls from the Met for him to sign. This was sometime in the early 80's.

• 14" Saddle King of Texas Barrel Saddle! Swarovski Crystal Conchos! - $395
For sale is an awesome barrel saddle from Saddle King of Texas. Featuring a padded 14" suede seat, rawhide and silver laced cantle, braided silver capped horn and gorgeous basketweave and acorn tooling! The stirrups are turned just where you need them, and the silver conchos have been adorned with brilliant Swarovski crystals. The saddle comes with a matching tooled breastcollar and nylon cinch straps. Saddle is in very good condition, with some wear from use, as shown, but it is very solid and super comfortable! Always well cared for and oiled regularly. This saddle has won many blue ribbons, and fits every horse we have put it on!

• Accordions and amplifier for sale
For sale: One Antique Accordion $400
One Polytone (Taurus) 2 channel amplifier $500
One 12 Bar Accordion $200
One Menghini Accordion $300
One Castiglione Magic Vox $1000
One Honer 48 Bass Bravo $500
One Morbidone (red) $1000

• Antique kitchen sink pump - $50
Spout -handle fixture to an old kitchen sink. Measured 16" and has a nice patina pf rusted iron and white paint.

• Vintage wagon wheel - $40
Wheels have 25" diameters with 12 spokes. priced per wheel. Buy one or both at $40 each. Metal has rust patina but no broken parts.

• 2 hole steel chicken nests for sale - $50
we have a few chicken nests for sale they are in very good condition , they have the rubber mats in the bottom so they will not rust out and no bedding needed

• Oliver Bulldozer - $1800
This is a cool little Dozer, the motor is loose just not getting spark

• 12 vintage galvanized jar lids - $25
12 vintage glavanized jar lids. Perfectly patinated!