1920's Dieges & Clust "Safe" Figural Baseball Trophy. The Ty Cobb "Safe" Baseball Trophy by Dieges & Clust stands as ...
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The rarest of the 1920's figural trophies...
1920's Dieges & Clust "Safe" Figural Baseball Trophy. The Ty
Cobb "Safe" Baseball Trophy by Dieges & Clust stands as one of the
most visually striking and historically significant figural
baseball trophies of the early 20th century. Created by the
renowned New York jewelers Dieges & Clust—best known for producing
early World Series press pins and championship rings—this trophy
features a dramatic bronze figure of Ty Cobb sliding into a base,
capturing the intensity and aggression that defined his legendary
playing style. Cobb, who compiled a career .366 batting average and
over 4,000 hits, was among the inaugural class of inductees into
the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1936, and his prominence in the sport
makes any artifact bearing his likeness especially desirable.Believed to date from the early to mid-1920s, the trophy was likely awarded in conjunction with semi-professional or promotional baseball events. Its detailed casting and dynamic composition represent the height of the period's craftsmanship. Unlike the more commonly found "Spalding" baseball trophies produced by Dieges & Clust during the same era, the Cobb "Safe" trophy is exceedingly rare, with fewer than ten known examples. This comparison highlights just how exclusive and elusive the piece truly is. The combination of Cobb's enduring legacy, the artistry of Dieges & Clust, and the trophy's extreme scarcity make it an elite-level acquisition for collectors of baseball memorabilia and early American sports art.
A plaque affixed to the black lacquered base is a metal plaque with stamped text reading, "Championship Trophy, Press, Spalding, City Amateur League, 1929." At its largest dimensions, the trophy measures 12x6x9". Some handling/storage wear appears on the wooden base, as does a "Made by Dieges & Clust" affixed metal tag, but otherwise the important relic presents beautifully.
Guide Value or Estimate: $20,000 - up.
Auction Info
2026 February 28 - March 1 Winter Platinum Night Sports Catalog Auction #50083 (go to Auction Home page)
Bidding Begins Approx.
February
6th
Friday
Auction Dates
Feb-Mar
28th-1st
Saturday-Sunday
Proxy Bidding Begins Approx.
34 Days
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