Yes folks, thanks to Speedbagforum member Paranday....yet another Vintage Speed Bag Platform has been saved!
I was contacted by Paranday about a link he came across on Craigslist in Bennington, VT. Knowing that I'm in the Albany, NY area...he passed it along to me.
I phone call later, a deal was cut and I was on my way to Bennington (about an hour away from me) today for the pick up. The owner had the platform for a few years, just setting in a storage shed. He had bought it from a guy who said it came out of a gym in NYC...that is all the background I have. I'm counting on Paranday & Dutchman to tell me more about the age of this one!
It is the same size and design as my 1917 Spalding...big & heavy, but only has the rebound ring instead (also 36" across) of a solid wood platform which makes me think it is a bit older. Here's the original listing text:
"1896 vintage boxing speed bag rack (bennington,vt)
very rare boxing speed bag rack?? could be called something different?? dates back to 1896 ,,originated out of a old gym in NYC,,,who knows what famous boxer could have used it,, add a vintage speedbag to it to finish the piece,, great for a mancave ,,bar room,, or a boxing fanatic,, one of a kind , in great shape and complete working order,, all the wood is in great shape for the age."
This is in great shape and all the parts work well (the leavers that adjust the height). The ring has a few nicks, but still in great shape.
I don't know where I'm going to mount this one...or when...but at least we know a little piece of history will remain for generations to come...the addiction continues!
-Zaza
I was contacted by Paranday about a link he came across on Craigslist in Bennington, VT. Knowing that I'm in the Albany, NY area...he passed it along to me.
I phone call later, a deal was cut and I was on my way to Bennington (about an hour away from me) today for the pick up. The owner had the platform for a few years, just setting in a storage shed. He had bought it from a guy who said it came out of a gym in NYC...that is all the background I have. I'm counting on Paranday & Dutchman to tell me more about the age of this one!
It is the same size and design as my 1917 Spalding...big & heavy, but only has the rebound ring instead (also 36" across) of a solid wood platform which makes me think it is a bit older. Here's the original listing text:
"1896 vintage boxing speed bag rack (bennington,vt)
very rare boxing speed bag rack?? could be called something different?? dates back to 1896 ,,originated out of a old gym in NYC,,,who knows what famous boxer could have used it,, add a vintage speedbag to it to finish the piece,, great for a mancave ,,bar room,, or a boxing fanatic,, one of a kind , in great shape and complete working order,, all the wood is in great shape for the age."
This is in great shape and all the parts work well (the leavers that adjust the height). The ring has a few nicks, but still in great shape.
I don't know where I'm going to mount this one...or when...but at least we know a little piece of history will remain for generations to come...the addiction continues!
-Zaza
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