Autograph Authentication – Mickey Mantle Confidence Grade: C (Likely NOT Authentic) Overview Upon forensic analysis of the signature attributed to Mickey Mantle on this photographic print, several concerns suggest the likelihood of it being a non-authentic reproduction, despite surface-level conformity with known exemplars. Key indicators from ink behavior, stroke dynamics, and inscription behavior under simulated…
Autograph Authentication – Bill Bergey Confidence Grade: A Overview The signature presented on this SP Signature Edition football card attributed to Bill Bergey, former linebacker for the Philadelphia Eagles, has undergone a detailed forensic review simulating 10x magnification. No immediate or latent indications of forgery or reproduction techniques were found. The ink shows natural flow…
Autograph Authentication – Mickey Mantle Confidence Grade: C (Likely NOT Authentic) Overview This report presents a forensic analysis of a purported Mickey Mantle autograph signed on a vintage Topps-style trading card. Given Mantle’s inclusion on the high-risk autographer list, the evaluation applied heightened scrutiny. Although the overall structure and legibility of the signature superficially align…
Autograph Authentication – Doc Gooden Confidence Grade: A (Most Likely Authentic) Overview The photograph features a gold-ink inscription and autograph commemorating Dwight “Doc” Gooden’s no-hitter on May 14, 1996 with the New York Yankees. At first glance, the dynamically slanted, free-flowing signature combined with the personalization (“No Hitter 5-14-96”) suggests this is likely hand-signed. A…
Autograph Authentication – Hulk Hogan Confidence Grade: A (Most Likely Authentic) Overview This authentication report evaluates a Hulk Hogan autograph on a “2023 Leaf Metal Pop Century – Perfectly Cast” card, serially numbered 1/1. The card features a PSA encapsulation and autograph grading label which, while not alone sufficient to verify authenticity forensically, adds context…
Autograph Authentication – Mickey Mantle Confidence Grade: C (Likely NOT Authentic) Overview Upon close forensic analysis of the signature on the Mickey Mantle baseball card, several anomalies raise concern regarding its authenticity. While the overall form appears stylistically similar to known Mantle examples, detailed inspection under simulated 10x magnification reveals features common with printed or…
Autograph Authentication – Mickey Mantle, Ted Williams Confidence Grade: C (Likely NOT Authentic) Overview The image provided is of a multi-signed baseball featuring, most prominently, autographs attributed to Mickey Mantle and Ted Williams—both high-risk autographers associated with widespread forgery activity due to their iconic status. This analysis places particular scrutiny on the characteristics of their…
Autograph Authentication – Jerry West Confidence Grade: A (Most Likely Authentic) Overview The signature on this item, attributed to Jerry West, displays strong indications of manual execution. Characteristics such as pressure variation, natural taper at pen lifts, and fluid stroke consistency support authenticity from a forensic standpoint. This autographed item includes personalizing inscriptions (“1969 Finals…
Autograph Authentication – Mick Jagger Confidence Grade: B (Likely Authentic) Overview The supplied image features a simple note handwritten on a small white card, inscribed “love” followed by what appears to be the name “Mick Jagger” in blue ink and an added stroke resembling a “x” (kiss). Upon microscopic analysis simulating a 10x magnification, we…
Autograph Authentication – Joe DiMaggio Confidence Grade: C (Likely NOT Authentic) Overview Upon visual and forensic examination of the signature attributed to Joe DiMaggio on a vintage-style baseball, several inconsistencies raise concerns regarding the signature’s authenticity. While the surface and ink application exhibit some characteristics of a hand-signed item, closer inspection under simulated magnification reveals…