Large bronze plaque originating from Ebbets Field. This piece, which was once attached to a wall at the stadium, commemorates the managerial tenure of longtime Dodgers manager Wilbert Robinson, with both his name and years of service, "1913-1931," featured in relief on the face of the plaque. This is one of the most significant surviving relics from one of baseball's most venerable Major League stadiums. It also comes with the special provenance of having once resided in the legendary Barry Halper Collection. In 1999 it appeared as Lot 2382 in the famed Sotheby's sale of Halper's collection (the original Sotheby's lot sticker and inventory label remain affixed to the piece in the lower left corner). The plaque (36x14"), which weighs 110 pounds, displays heavy wear commensurate with its age and former use, including numerous handwritten notations applied in an unknown substance (we are not sure if they can be removed; we did not want to apply any solvents or chemicals to the piece), as well as a few etched notations, scratches, and nicks. Please note: the size and/or weight of this lot will necessitate an increased shipping charge (it will have to be crated and shipped by freight).