INCREDIBLE BABE RUTH BOSTON RED SOX ENGRAVED STERLING SILVER CIGARETTE CASE.
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Winning Bid:
$4,255.00 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
13
Bidding Ended:
Wednesday, March 19, 2014 2:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, March 19, 2014 2:00:00 AM)
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Auction:
Auction #211 - Part I
Item numbers 1 through 1196 in auction 211
Value Code:
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Item Description
High quality 3x4.5" case given as a gift by Babe. Outside has textured surface w/pair of relief bats on the front. Both of these have raised text, one reading "Boston Red Sox" and the other w/facsimile of Babe Ruth's distinct signature. Case opens to reveal engraved inscription of "To Joe Your's Babe Ruth" and Ruth's name is again a facsimile of his signature. One inside edge also has hallmark and "925" indicating sterling silver. Case dates to his years as a player on the Red Sox, 1914-1919. While Babe's prowess on the ball field is legendary, his generosity off the field was also something special as evidenced by this high end gift that "Joe" was no doubt thrilled to receive. All over moderate aging and patina. Fine. A truly remarkable artifact associated with one of the game's all time greats. Early and historic, all Ruth Red Sox era items are highly coveted.
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