The bottom of the inner sleeve inside this New Eureka Golf Ball box is factory stamped "1898" which is the date when it left the factory. the box is in decent condition—still eminently presentable—but a little tape has been applied to the sides in places in years past to help keep it together. condition as shown in the images. The 2 Eureka balls in the box are only there for display are are not part of this lot. They are available as a separate lot in this auction.