Auction Preview: Fine Autographs and Artifacts at RR Auction, Boston, Apr 10
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What: Fine Autographs and ArtifactsWhere: RR Auction, 1 Beacon St, Boston, MA 02108, United StatesWhen: 10 April, 07.00 PM GMTTop lots of the sale:— Lot 0027: “John F. Kennedy's spindle-style rocking chair from his suite at the Carlyle Hotel in New York C
Auction Preview: Fine Autographs and Artifacts at RR Auction, Boston, Apr 10
What: Fine Autographs and ArtifactsWhere: RR Auction, 1 Beacon St, Boston, MA 02108, United StatesWhen: 10 April, 07.00 PM GMTTop lots of the sale:— Lot 0027: “John F. Kennedy's spindle-style rocking chair from his suite at the Carlyle Hotel in New York City,” measuring approximately 43.5? x 26? x 20?, featuring a dark mahogany-stained oak wood frame with a woven natural cane seat and back. This was one of two rockers kept in his personal suite at the Carlyle, which he frequented so often that it became known as the 'New York White House' during his presidency. Estimate: 35,000 USD - 40,000 USD— Lot 0029: “John F. Kennedy's personally-worn gold-tone PT-109 tie clasp.” Measuring 1.75? long, worn on the night before his assassination, November 21, 1963, with «Kennedy» engraved on the hull. Includes a letter of provenance on White House stationery from JFK's Special Assistant Martin E. Underwood, in full: «This is to certify that this P. T. Boat Tie Clasp was worn by President John F. Kennedy at Houston, Texas on the evening of November 21, 1963 approximately 18 hours before he was assassinated.» Mounted and framed together to an overall size of 11 x 15. Estimate: 25,000 USD - 30,000 USD— Lot 0113: LS signed «Elizabeth I,» one page, 12.5 x 8.5, September 1, 1568. Letter to the Count of Winchester, Tresor of England, about payment of 1000 livres to her cousin, the Count of Sussex. Beautifully mounted, double-matted, and framed beside a detailed engraving of the queen to an overall size of 18 x 29. In very good condition, with intersecting folds and overall creasing, scattered soiling, dampstaining to the left side, and slight paper loss to edges; Elizabeth's large, bold signature is largely unaffected. Oversized. Estimate: 25,000 USD - 30,000 USD— Lot 0122: Alphonse Capone: “Extraordinary partly-printed” DS, signed twice, one page, 8.5 x 2.75, November 18, 1926. An interest note for «Loan No. 6223,» in part: «Due to the order of Ourselves…$45.00 in gold coin of the United States of America of the present standard of weight and fineness, on the 18th day of May A.D. 1931 without grace, at the office of Lawndale National Bank in the City of Chicago. Nicely triple-matted and framed with a plaque and portrait to an overall size of 26 x 17.5. Estimate: 20,000 USD - 30,000 USD— Lot 0076: Striking rice paper engraving of the “Declaration of Independence.” 25.5 x 28.75, printed by Peter Force in 1848 for inclusion in his series American Archives, beginning, »In Congress, July 4, 1776. The Unanimous Declaration of the Thirteen United States of America.« Estimate: 20,000 USD - 25,000 USD—Lot 0408: Led Zeppelin: “Self-titled debut album” signed and inscribed on the back cover in felt tip, »To Jim, Rock On! Robert Plant,« »John Bonham,« and »Jimmy Page,« and signed on the front cover, »John Paul Jones,« with Plant signing again, »Robert Plant,« and drawing an arrow to Jones's signature, adding, »Spot the looney.« Corner-mounted, matted, and framed with a postcard and ticket stub for Led Zeppelin at the Fillmore in April 1969. Estimate: 18,000 USD - 20,000 USD— Lot 0086: Charles Darwin: “A Union Bank of London check”, 7 x 3.25, filled out and signed by Darwin, »Ch. Darwin,« payable to Mr. Payne for £25.4.0, May 15, 1879. Stamped »Paid" on May 20th. In fine condition. A tremendously scarce and sought-after format. Estimate: 15,000 USD - 20,000 USDFor details, visit: https://www.liveauctioneers.com/Click on the slideshow for the highlights of the sale.http://www.blouinartinfo.com/Founder: Louise Blouin Read more
