Title: Autograph Authentication – Chuck Berry Confidence Grade: D — Very Likely NOT Authentic Overview: The examined signature, attributed to Chuck Berry, presents substantial authenticity concerns on both reproduction and writer identity fidelity dimensions. While the ink may suggest a handwritten appearance, the overall structure, especially the presence of a cartoonish smiley face embellishment, departs…
Autograph Authentication – Cassius Clay Confidence Grade: C (Likely NOT Authentic) Overview This report evaluates a single signature attributed to “Cassius Clay.” The visual analysis, performed at simulated 10× magnification, revealed no evidence of mechanical reproduction outright (e.g., autopen or printed forgery), but more critically, the structure of the signature is inconsistent with verified exemplars…
Autograph Authentication – Mickey Mantle Confidence Grade: C — Likely NOT Authentic Overview: A forensic visual examination was performed on the presented image of a signed baseball attributed to Mickey Mantle. While at first glance the ink application appears natural and the signature is freehanded rather than mechanically reproduced, a detailed structural evaluation under simulated…
Title: Autograph Authentication – Joe DiMaggio Confidence Grade: C — Likely NOT Authentic Overview: This report provides a forensic-level authentication of the signature alleged to be that of Joe DiMaggio, inscribed in blue ink on an official-looking baseball. Joe DiMaggio is a high-risk autographer due to his legendary Hall of Fame status, and the market…
Autograph Authentication – Scott Rolen Confidence Grade: B — Likely Authentic Overview The signature in question appears on a standard professional-grade baseball and is attributed to Hall of Fame inductee Scott Rolen. The inscription includes “HOF 2023” beneath the stylized autograph. Based on forensic analysis under simulated 10× magnification, no mechanical reproduction artifacts or evident…
Autograph Authentication – Scott Rolen Confidence Grade: C — Likely NOT Authentic Overview This assessment evaluates a blue ink signature on a standard Rawlings-style baseball, attributed to Hall of Fame third baseman Scott Rolen. Despite an ostensibly handwritten application, there are notable inconsistencies in stroke construction and stylistic fidelity that materially deviate from known exemplars…
Autograph Authentication – Scott Rolen Confidence Grade: A (Most Likely Authentic) Overview The submitted image features a blue-ink autograph on the sweet spot of an official league-style baseball, purportedly signed by Scott Rolen, with the inscription “ROY 97.” A detailed forensic and comparative analysis was conducted with a simulated 10x magnification to evaluate the authenticity…
Autograph Authentication – Jim Lovell, Jack Swigert, Fred W. Haise Confidence Grade: B (Likely Authentic) Overview This photo contains three signatures attributed to astronauts Jim Lovell, Jack Swigert, and Fred W. Haise, members of the Apollo 13 mission – a high-profile event within space history. Upon initial examination, the signatures show natural variations in pressure,…
Autograph Authentication – James Lovell, Jack Swigert, Fred W. Haise Confidence Grade: B (Likely Authentic) Overview Upon high-resolution analysis of the three signatures—James Lovell (top), Jack Swigert (middle), and Fred W. Haise (bottom)—affixed to a NASA-era crew photograph, we find a generally positive assessment for authenticity. The signatures demonstrate variable stroke pressure, natural pen lifts,…
Autograph Authentication – Lowell Swigert Haise Confidence Grade: B (Likely Authentic) Overview This color photograph depicts the prime crew of the fourth manned Apollo mission: Eugene A. Cernan, John W. Young, and Thomas P. Stafford. There are three visible autographs, each positioned next to the respective astronaut. The signatures are inscribed directly over the glossy…