Historical Hockey Memorabilia Auction Fall 2021
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/26/2021
Stepping-up to the starting role due to an injury to recently-acquired Manny Fernandez, Tim Thomas backstopped the Boston Bruins throughout the 2007-08 NHL season which included serving as a replacement for Martin Brodeur during the third period of the 2008 NHL All-Star Game. This mask was worn by the two-time Vezina winner in 2007-08, and it has been photo-matched throughout the entire season including to the playoffs and All-Star Game. A Sportmask model with intact strapping and interior padding, the original cage was not present on the mask, with a cage of the same model from Thomas collection recently attached to the mask. Featuring an attractive and ferocious bruin with mouth open and teeth showing, the backplate sports “Beware” with a bruin logo and American flag eagle above. The artist Eyecandyair has signed and dated the interior with “Custom Painted for Tim Thomas” handwritten. The mask shows heavy use as expected, with surface wear and heavy chipping over the forehead and chin, with the straps also showing good wear from use. A signed LOA from Tim Thomas will accompany.
A second matching chin plate is included, with this example painted in the same scheme as the mask, with a torn and worn Sportmask carry/storage bag also included. Getty Images #78789267 (Jan 5, 2008), #77841588 (Nov 9, 2007) and #79203300 (Jan 24, 2008) have been matched to the pair of whitish marks below the upper hole on the left ear side, while Getty Images #78670142 (Dec 28, 2007), #80531909 (April 4, 2008), #80735020 (April 17, 2008 QUARTERFINALS), # and #80056424 (Feb 28, 2008) have been matched to the white marks below the top strap on the right ear side. Additionally, Getty Image #78018575 (Nov 2, 2007) has been matched to the chipping/wear on the lower hole of the left ear side, Getty Image #80397007 (March 22, 2008) has been matched to the white marks below the top strap on the right ear side and the chip at the right of the left eye on the top of the mask, and Getty Image #79284370 (Jan 27, 2008 NHL ALL-STAR GAME) has been matched to the white marks below the top strap on the right ear side.
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