Early figure eight style baseball in period brown paint featuring pronounced gilt painted lettering listing the game score (86-13) and date of August 9, 1871. Overall condition is very fine retaining excellent original surface. Originated from the personal collection of Joe "Ubbo Ubbo" Hornung who played in the International Association and National League during the 1870-80s. Notably early identified trophy baseball with impeccable provenance. Includes letter of provenance from the Hornung family: EX