Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 33

Manuscript and Collectibles Auction

Celebrity Personal Property

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 445		Benny, Jack. Sterling silver grooming set given by Jack Benny to his announcer Don Wilson. There are eleven pieces present; two pieces are missing. The clothes brush is engraved, "To Don from Jack Benny"; the other pieces, except for the mirror and the nail file, are engraved "D.W." The top of the case is separated and the closing piece is missing, but the silver pieces are in nice condition (one small dent in the clothes brush). Wilson became Benny's announcer in 1934. Estimated Value $600 - 800. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $460
Lot 446		Bogart, Humphrey - Carved Briar Pipe. Brown carved pipe, 5½" long, engraved "Capitano / Italy." It was obtained from the belongings of Verita Peterson Thompson, Bogie's long-time hairdresser and toupee maker. She claimed that she had a long-term affair with Bogie, from 1942-1951, and wrote a book, Bogie and Me, about their relationship. The bowl of the pipe still smells of pipe tobacco and the mouthpiece shows teethmarks and quite a bit of wear. Since Bogie died of lung cancer, this is a very personal memento. With a certificate of authenticity from Richard Wilson of Norma's Jeans. Estimated Value $2,000 - 3,000. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 447		Bogart, Humphrey - Personal Fedora. Worn by Bogie himself, this charcoal gray fedora, encircled by a black grosgrain ribbon, was made by "Selco Imperial" and has their stamp inside; also stamped "Golden Beaver / Deluxe-Miracle" on the leather sweatband. The hat shows wear and a light stain on top that appears to be a sweat stain; otherwise in very good condition. Comes with a letter of authenticity from Jennifer Witt, whose husband, William Witt, worked as a stagehand for several movie studios and who collected celebrity memorabilia, including Bogie's fedora. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,725
Lot 448		Bogart, Humphrey - Personal Necktie and Bow tie. Two items: A beige necktie with purple floral design, with "Smoothie / Imperial" tag, and a multi-colored, striped bow tie. Both of these items show signs of wear and were obtained from the belongings of Verita Peterson Thompson, Bogie's long-time hairdresser and toupee maker. She claimed that she had a long-term affair with Bogie, from 1942-1951, and she wrote a book, Bogie and Me, about their relationship. With a certificate of authenticity for each item from Richard Wilson of Norma's Jeans. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 449		(Crosby, Bing) - Personal Pipe. A smooth-finish, billiard-shaped briar, with Bing's initials, "B.C." monogrammed on the hallmarked silver band. The 7½ inch, unused pipe was designed and produced to Bing's specifications by Merchant of London. Bing used one of these through many of his popular Crosby-Hope-Lamour "Road" movies and was pictured with one on the cover of Look and other journals of the 1950s and 60s. Accompanied by a leather pouch. Estimated Value $700 - 900. Butterfield and Butterfield Bing Crosby Memorabilia Sale May 22-24, 1982, and Superior, November 15-16, 1997. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $575
Lot 450		Madonna - Collection of Personal Jewelry. Collection of jewelry owned and worn by Madonna. The collection includes costume earrings, necklace and handkerchief from the "Material Girl" video. There are 21 sets of earrings (among these are 3 sets of "Maripol for Madonna" earrings on their original cards); 15 necklaces (including 4 "Maripol for Madonna" bracelet and necklace sets on their original cards and 2 other necklace and earring sets); 3 additional bracelets; a ring; a pendant brooch; and a "boytoy" belt. The jewelry is Madonn's early style, with lots of crosses, peace signs, etc. Accompanied by letters of authenticity. Maripol was the Material Girl's friend and jewelry designer who was responsible for Madonna's early, much-copied grunge look. Should be seen in person. Estimated Value $3,000 - 6,000. Originally sold through Sotheby's as part of the Karon Bihari Collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $3,120
Lot 451		(Monroe, Marilyn). Marilyn Monroe's gold-mesh evening bag and coin purse. They were acquired from the Rosenstein estate, which purchased it from Inez Melson. Ms. Melson was employed by Ms. Monroe as her personal business manager and was one of the first to arrive at Marilyn's bungalow after her death. During her years of employment, she acquired a large collection of Marilyn's personally owned items; this is one of those pieces. With COA from Hollywood Prop Supply. Estimated Value $800 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,610
Lot 452		(Monroe, Marilyn) - Personal Trunk. Heavy-duty wooden trunk measuring 18 x 12½ x 30 in., with original leather handles, metal locks and metal brackets, as pictured in Adam Victor's book The Marilyn Encyclopedia. The trunk is battered and worn and one bracket is loose. This is the trunk that Marilyn packed in 1961 when she moved out of the Connecticut home she shared with Arthur Miller. Inside the trunk is a sheer, seamed nylon stocking, stitch-marked "60" and bearing a decorative line of pale blue stitching 3½ inches from the top. The stocking was given by Monroe to Marianne Geltner, the cook at Parkside House, Englefield Green, Surrey in 1956 when Marilyn lived there with Miller during filming for The Prince and the Showgirl (1957). Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. Christie's London. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $978
Lot 453		Vintage Sterling Silver Vanity Set. Sixteen-piece sterling silver vanity and grooming set made by Mark Cross of London, c. early 1900s. Each piece has been personalized with the initials "M.H.N." The set is housed in its original black leather storage case with maroon lining, also personalized "M.H.N." One clasp is broken and the case was obviously used. A wonderful vintage set. Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $489
Lot 454		Sterling Silver Set From Pickford & Fairbanks to Spyros Skouras. Three-piece sterling silver set: a plate, bowl, and cup, each piece engraved "Colleen Dionysia Skouras / From / Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks / January 1926." Each piece (engraved "International Silver" with a silver hallmark) is engraved with Dutch children playing with a dog, a sailboat, playing a flute, etc., across a background of a farm and windmills. The plate is 7" in diameter, the bowl 4½" in diameter and 1½" high, and the cup is 2½" in diameter and 2½" high. In excellent condition and a beautiful set. Pickford and Fairbanks were the most popular actors and couple in the world. Spyros P. Skouras (1893-1971) was a poor but astute Greek shepherd who came to America with his brothers in 1910 They eventually bought all the movie theaters in St. Louis and sold them to Warner Bros. in the 1920s; Skouras was hired to manage them, and this is how he came into contact with Pickford and Fairbanks, who gave this enchanting children's silver set to his daughter Colleen. It has remained in the Skouras family since. Skouras became president of 20th Century Fox in 1942 and was a powerful and prominent figure in the movie industry. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 455		(Skouras, Spyros P.). 11" Sterling silver trowel with wooden handle engraved, "Presented to Mr. and Mrs. Spyros P. Skouras / Dionysia Gardens Jerusalem April 18, 1956." Skouras was the very powerful president of 20th Century Fox (1942-63). The ceremonial trowel was a gift to the Greek-born Skouras; perhaps he was an investor in the Dionysia Gardens. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 456		Williams, Hank Sr. Black and white bowling shirt that belonged to Hank Williams. The shirt has "Hank" above the pocket on the left side and a patch on the pocket with "Belmont Bowl 200 Club"; a patch was removed above Hank's name. The back of the shirt features two wine glasses, surrounded by "The Rafters / Grand Dominoes / 1758." The shirt was made by Swagger Bowler. Faded, but very good condition. Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,208