Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

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Coins, Manuscript and Collectibles Auction

The Johnny Longden Collection

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 410		Antique Ivory Chess Set From China. Exquisite Ivory Chess Set, possibly made at the turn-of-the-century, though more likely an artful replica, with intricately hand-carved ivory pieces, 4" to 8" high, ornamented with highly detailed scrimshaw. This set may have been ment for display in the "curiosity cabinets" fashionable in the 18th and 19th centuries, and as such would be highly collectible. The set is notable for its unarmed figures; these chessmen are less warlike than most Chinese sets, which typically depict conflict between Chinese and Mongols or Caucasians. The set is also remarkable for the diversity of its pawns, each of which represents an independent character. Half the pieces in this Ivory set are a natural White; the other half are stained an earthen brown. The figures are ensconced in a padded, satin-lined wood case, which folds out to form a playing board. A stunning set. Some scratches on wood case, otherwise fine. Ivory pieces in Mint Condition. Estimated Value $2,000-UP. View details	Realized $2,185
Lot 411		Belt Buckle. Gold and Sterling Silver Belt Buckle. $20 1990-S Liberty Gold Piece mounted in an engraved Sterling Silver buckle made by Edward H. Bohlin, Co., Hollywood, CA. Presented to John Longden, in a red leather case. 3.17 oz. Excellent condition. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details	Realized $552
Lot 412		Bronze on Marble Base Trophy. "Final Victory." Large, impressive Bronze sculpture on marble base, reproducing John Longden's (6035 win) photo finish last ride aboard "George Royal." 32" long, 17" high. Artist signed on base, "Founders authorized edition 100, 1988." The sculpture depicts two horses, neck-and-neck, running along the inside rail, towards an unseen finish line. Excellent condition. Estimated Value $1,500-UP. View details	Realized $1,553
Lot 413		Collection of Signed John Longden Enlarged Photographs. Five framed B & W Photo Enlargements of some of the jockey's most famous moments, including a signed photo of the John Longden family accepting The Challenge Cup (26" by 20½"), aboard "George Royal" in his final race (14" by 12"), Longden paying tribute to Winston Churchill (24" by 18"), Longden with fellow jockey Sir Edward Richards (24" by 18½"), and a picture of Longden accepting a trophy and a kiss from Lucille Ball. Each is a dramatic, B & W photo enlargement, signed in ink by Longden over his printed signature, and framed in black. Sizes include frames. Fine condition. Estimated Value $300 - 500. View details	Realized $213
Lot 414		Diamond Ring. Round .75 ct. Diamond Ring, set in an Emerald base, on 14 kt. Gold. Presented by the Jockeys Guild, to Johnny Longden, whose name is engraved on the gold band, along with the legend, "Worlds Leading Rider". Choice condition. Estimated Value $300 - 500. View details	Unsold
Lot 415		Framed Cartoon of Johnny Longden by Carl Hubenthal. Titled, "Old Man And The Sea," which appears as a superscription, with images and text below highlighting hallmarks of Longden's career. Presented to John Longden, who is lampooned as a Surfer crashing into the waves at Del Mar Racetrack on "Opening Day.where the turf meets the surf, is still Old Moneybags favorite spa!" Original, by Carl Hubenthal. Signed by the artist. Blonde wood frame, 22" by 19" overall. Fine condition, with some touch-ups by the artist. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details	Realized $121
Lot 416		Framed Photo Enlargement of John Longden and Frank Sinatra. Fine Blow-up of the Jockey and Old Blue-Eyes in baseball uniforms, on an unidentified playing field. Signed in ink, "John Longden," over his printed signiture. 28" by 24" overall, in black frame. Fine condition. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details	Realized $242
Lot 417		Gold Bowl. "Arlington Futurity of 1959." Arlington Park. Won by "T.V. Lark," Owner--C.R. Mac Stable, Trainer--Paul Miller, Jockey--Alex Maese. Gold over Sterling Silver by Shreve & Co., San Francisco. 8½" high, 8" diam., on Mahogony base. 31 oz. Slight dent in base, otherwise very fine. Estimated Value $350 - 500. View details	Realized $661
Lot 418		Gold Cup. "The Santa Anita Maturity." Santa Anita Park, n.d., solid 14 kt. gold by Shreve & Co. 6½" high, Amphora handles. Finely engraved, with a Horse-head Crest and Coat-of-Arms. Over 50 oz. A most impressive trophy! Excellent condition. Estimated Value $7,500 - 10,000. View details	Realized $8,625
Lot 419		Gold Cup. "American Derby of 1962." Washington Park, Won by " Black Sheep", Owner-- C.R.Mac Stables, Trainer-- Charles Willingham, Jockey-- John Longden. Aug. 4, 1962, Arlington Park. Wood mounted, solid 14 kt. gold made by Shreve & Co., San Francisco. 38.90 oz. Excellent condition. Estimated Value $6,000 - 8,000. View details	Realized $6,613
Lot 420		Gold Cup. "Hawthorne Gold Cup." October 14, 1961. Won by"T. V. Lark". Owner-- C.R. Mac Stable, Trainer-- F.K. Parker, Jockey-- John Longden. 14 kt Gold Cup, 12" high. Base Jade 6" high. 33.42 oz., including steel fitting. The base may possibly be weighted. Excellent condition. Estimated Value $2,500-UP. View details	Realized $2,645
Lot 421		Gold Cup. "The Argonaut Stakes." Hollywood Park, $35,000 added, 1 1/16 miles, Time 1:41:1, June 11, 1960, Won by "T.V. Lark." Owner--C.R. MacStables, Trainer--Paul Parker, Jockey--William Harmatz. 14 kt. gold made by B.D. Howes & Son. 6" high, in felt-lined Mahogany case. 6.35 oz. Superb condition. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. View details	Realized $1,955
Lot 422		Gold Cup. "The Los Angeles Handicap." Hollywood Park, $50,000 added, 7 furlongs, Time 1:21:1, Won by "T.V. Lark", May 20, 1961. C.R. Mack Stable, Trainer--Paul Parker, John Longden, Jockey. Solid 14 kt gold by B.D. Howes & Son, 6" high, felt-lined Mahogony case. 6.20 oz. Superb condition. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. View details	Realized $2,530
Lot 423		Gold Cup. "The Cinema Handicap." Hollywood Park, $50,000 added, 1 1/8 miles, Time 1:48:2, Won by "Black Sheep." Owner--C.R. Mac Stable, Trainer--Charles Whittingham, Jockey--John Longden. 6" high, solid 14 kt gold by B. D. Howes & Son, felt-lined Mahogony case. 6.34 oz. Superb condition. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. View details	Realized $2,645
Lot 424		Gold Cup. "Arlington Classic of 1960." Won by "T.V. Lark." B.C.3, Indian Hemp--Miss Larksfly. Owner--C.R. Mac Stable, Trainer--Paul Parker, Jockey--John Sellers. 10" high, Gold over Sterling Silver by Shreve & Co., San Francisco. Mahogony base. 42.27 oz. Excellent condition. Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details	Realized $1,150
Lot 425		Gold Plate. "San Vicente Handicap." Santa Anita Park, Feb. 7, 1962. 7 Furlongs, Won by "Black Sheep." Time 1:23:3, Owner--The C.R. Mac Stable, Inc., Trainer--Charles Whittingham, Jockey--Rudy Campas. 14 kt. gold by Shreve & Co., no. 10. 14.92 oz. Fine condition. Estimated Value $2,000 - 3,000. View details	Realized $2,185
Lot 426		Gold Plate. "California Breeder's Trial Stakes." Santa Anita Park, Dec. 26, 1959. 7 Furlongs, Won by "T.V. Lark." Time 1:22:4, Owner--The C.R. Mac Stable, Trainer--William Molter, Jockey--William Shoemaker. Solid 14 kt. gold by Shreve & Co., San Francisco. 14.72 oz. Fine condition. Estimated Value $2,000 - 3,000. View details	Realized $2,185
Lot 427		Gold Plate. "The Sierra Madre Handicap." Santa Anita Park, run March 8, 1973, 6 ½ furlongs, Won by "Diplomatic Agent." Time 1:14:4. Owner--Mrs. John Longden, Trainer--John Longden, Jockey--Rudy Rosales. 14 kt. gold by Shreve & Co. 10" dia., over 13½ oz. Some scratches, otherwise about Fine condition. Estimated Value $2,000 - 3,000. View details	Realized $2,185
Lot 428		Gold Plate. "The Washington's Birthday Handicap." Santa Anita Park, Feb. 22, 1954. 1 ¼ Miles on turf, Won by "Thirteen of Diamonds." Time 2:00:0, Owner --Alberta Ranches, Trainer--Vance Longden, Jockey--John Longden. Scalloped gold plate, 10" dia., 14 ¼ oz. Some scratches, otherwise about Fine condition. Estimated Value $2,000 - 3,000. View details	Realized $2,185
Lot 429		Gold Plate. "Santa Catalina Handicap." Santa Anita Park, run Feb. 2, 1961, 1 1/8 Miles, Won by "T.V. Lark." Time 1:49:0. Owner--The C.R. MacStable, Inc., Trainer--Paul Parker, Jockey--Edward Arcaro. 14 kt. gold by Shreve & Co., no. 20. 10" dia., over 14½ oz. Some scratches, otherwise about Fine condition. Estimated Value $2,000 - 3,000. View details	Realized $2,185
Lot 430		Gold Plate. "San Vicente Stakes." Santa Anita Park, run Jan. 28, 1971. 7 furlongs, Won by "Diplomatic Agent." Time 1:21:3. Owner--Mrs. John Longden, Trainer--Mrs. John Longden, Jockey--Laffit Pincay, Jr. 14 kt. gold by Shreve & Co., no. 15. 10" dia., over 15 oz. Slight scratches on face, otherwise about Fine condition. Estimated Value $2,000 - 3,000. View details	Realized $2,415
Lot 431		Gold Plate. "San Marcos Handicap." Santa Anita Park, run Jan.19, 1963. 1¼ Miles (on the turf), Won by "Rablero." Time 2:00:2. Owner--C.R. McCoy, Trainer--Charles Whittingham, Jockey-- John Longden. 14 kt. gold by Shreve & Co., no. 7. 10" dia., over 15 oz. Some scratches, otherwise about Fine condition. Estimated Value $2,000 - 3,000. View details	Realized $2,415
Lot 432		Horseshoe Shaped Diamond Ring. Showy diamond jockey's ring, with a large 10.2 round octagonal center "CZ" surrounded by a horseshoe of 11 smaller diamonds, all set in 14 kt. gold. A distinctive, eye-catching piece. 0.45½ oz. Excellent condition. Estimated Value $600 - 900. View details	Realized $863
Lot 433		Jockey Scale. Antique Jockey Scale -- Circa 1850. English, constructed of English Oak. Used in the mid-1880's through early1900's to weigh-in and weigh-out jockeys before and after race events at Ascot, and other English race tracks. Authenticated by the National Horse Racing Museum, which has one on display, this beautiful, eye-catching piece valued between 10,000 and 12,000 lbs sterling. We believe (but cannot guarantee) this to be the only one of its kind in the United States. Purchased in England in 1959, and brought to the U.S. by a private owner. Displayed at Churchill Downs for a brief period during the Kentucky Derby, then sequestered in storage until 1993, when we acquired it. Includes Jockey chair on a concealed scale, with balance itself enclosed in an oak box on the side. Approx. 35" high by 31" wide, on two oak legs and two rubber wheels. Choice condition. Estimated Value $2,500-UP. View details	Unsold
Lot 434		Matted B&W Racing Photos. A lot of 16 B&W Photos of Johnny Longden's most famous racing victories, dating from 1960-1963. Included are photographs of the jockey winning "The Hawthorne Cup," "The American Handicap," and Stakes victories aboard "T.V. Lark," "Black Sheep," and "Rablero." Sizes run from 10½" by 13" to 25½" by 20". Most are 16" by 20." Very Fine condition. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details	Realized $184
Lot 435		Mechanical World Cup Trophy. Gold & Silver World Cup and Clock. "United Nations Handicap," Atlantic City Race Course, Sept. 17, 1960, won by "T.V. Lark." Owner--C.R. Mac Stable, Trainer--Paul Parker, Jockey--John Sellers. Presented by the Atlantic City Racing Association. Magnificent glass-boxed gilt and silver showpiece. United Nations Globe, circumscribed by a Sundial, mounted on a Brass and Mahogony base, with a 14 kt. gold inscribed plaque. Excellent condition. Estimated Value $500-UP. View details	Realized $1,150
Lot 436		Presentation Brass-Plated Baseball. Brass-plated American League baseball engraved with a Horse's Head, and inscribed "Johnny Longdon [sic], 1947 Riding Champ." Baseball 3" dia., 8.37½ oz. Slightly dented, otherwise about Fine condition. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details	Realized $391
Lot 437		Presentation Crystal Racing Whip. Crystal, silver, & onyx racing whip, mounted on Mahogany base. Silver plaque at top of base commemorates the "Denim N Diamonds Futurity," Hollywood Park, 1986. Onyx handle bound with silver inset with diamond-like gemstones. An intriguing, unique item, perfect for display. Excellent condition. Estimated Value $350 - 500. View details	Realized $437
Lot 438		Presentation Jockey's Whip. Racing Whip, 26½" long, with red leather grip, 14 kt. Gold Collar inset with 12 rubies, and commemorative inscription celebrating the "George Woolf Memorial," Caliente Race Track, Feb. 3, 1957. Excellent condition. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details	Realized $604
Lot 439		Silver Bowl. "Washington Park Handicap of 1960." Run at Arlington Park, Won by "T.V.Lark," Owner--C.R. Mac Stable, Trainer--Paul Parker, Jockey--John Sellers. Distance: 1 Mile, Time: 1:34:1/5. Handmade Sterling Silver, no.105. Filigree base, clustered grapeshot handles. 34.27 oz. Excellent condition. Estimated Value $200 - 350. View details	Realized $633
Lot 440		Silver Chalice. "American Derby of 1960." Washington Park, run at Arlington Park, Won by "T.V. Lark." Owner--C.R. Mac Stable, Trainer--Paul Parker, Jockey--John Sellers. 9" high, 8½" diam., Sterling Silver by Shreve & Co., San Francisco, on Mahogony base. 37.69 oz. Excellent condition. Estimated Value $300 - 500. View details	Realized $604
Lot 441		Silver Cup. The Acorn Cup. Beautifully wrought, ornate Silver Acorn Cup. Large, 13" high, made by Rogers Bros., no. 9135. Highly detailed, Oak leaf-and-acorn silverwork. Unengraved. 51.7 oz. Choice condition. Estimated Value $500-UP. View details	Realized $506
Lot 442		Silver Plate. Sterling Silver Plate Presented by the New York Racing Association, for "The Knickerbocker," Belmont 1961. Won by The C.R. McCoys, and "T.V. Lark." 11 ½" dia., Sterling Silver by Ensko, N.Y. 27.56 oz. Some scratches, otherwise Fine condition. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details	Realized $288
Lot 443		Silver Tea Set. Sterling Silver Tea Service commemorating the "Tropicana Hotel of Las Vegas Handicap," Bay Meadows, April 2, 1960. Won by "T.V. Lark," Owner--C.R. Mac Stable, Trainer--W. Molter, Jockey--A. Maese. Fine Silver tea service of 5 pcs., including inscribed Tray, 2 Servers, Creamer, and Sugar. Sterling Silver by Hirata & Co. Servers over 32 oz. each, creamer 7.94 oz., sugar 11.72½ oz. The Tray is silver plate. Excellent condition. Estimated Value $800 - 1,200. View details	Realized $1,093
Lot 444		Silver Trophy. "The Challenge Cup." This ornate Sterling Silver Trophy marks John Longden's 5000th victory, aboard "Bente", at Santa Anita, Feb. 28, 1957 (see picture). Trophy originally signed and authenticated on verso. The Carrick on Suir, Grand National Steeple Chase. The Challenge Cup, 1841. Rampant horses each side, horse and colt on lid, 16-½ " high. Over 97.6 oz. Excellent condition. Estimated Value $2,000-UP. View details	Realized $13,800
Lot 445		Silver Trophy. The Laurel Trophy. Silver trophy presented by the Laurel Race Course, Nov.11, 1961. 10th Running, Washington, D.C. International. Won by "T.V. Lark," Owner--Chase McCoy. Elegant Silver Globe, surmounted by a Horse-and-Jockey, with silver Horses on collar and pediment. Sterling Silver by Schofield Co., Baltimore. 47.46 oz. Excellent condition. A stunning trophy. Estimated Value $500-UP. View details	Realized $1,553
Lot 446		Sterling Silver and 14 kt. Gold Belt Buckle. With the famous saddlemaker's name, "Edward H. Bohlin, Saddlemakers/ Silversmiths, Hollywood, California," embossed on a 14 kt. gold plaque on face. "Made For" and a Texas Longhorn, below. Ornately engraved, with raised gadroon border. 3.5½ oz. Excellent condition. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details	Realized $546
Lot 447		Triple Crown Photos. Three Framed Enlarged Photographs of Longden's 1943 Triple Crown Victory Aboard "Count Fleet." A Group of 3 framed B&W photo enlargements capturing Longden's thrilling 1943 Triple Crown victory aboard "Count Fleet." Each leg of the Triple Crown is represented, in three separate photos, which use montage to depict "Count Fleet" crossing the finish line, in the Winner's Circle, and the Trophy presentation to the horse's owner, Mrs. John D. Hertz. Each Enlargement identifies, in printed superscript, the name of the race, "The Kentucky Derby," "The Preakness," and "The Belmont Stakes," respectively, with the name "Count Fleet," emblazoned below, and the names of each racetrack, the horse's Owner, Trainer, Jockey, Time, and Distance of the race, printed on the matte bordering the photo. The "Kentucky Derby" enlargement is inscribed, "The greatest Horse I ever rode was Count Fleet--John Longden." An historic, matched set, in identical black lacquer frames. Fine condition. Estimated Value $300-UP. View details	Realized $414