Completed Live Auctions

 
Back Items For The Auction of May 19th & 20th, 2006  
 
  Lot Number Item Description Est. Price Range Sold For Price
 
See a Picture of this Item 1 Joe DiMaggio photograph c.1930s-40s. Exceptional black and white image in a matte finish pictures DiMaggio standing with a bat. Yankee Stadium interior provides a beautiful background. 7"x8 1/2" marked "Lazarnick Photographers, NY" on the reverse: NM ($400.00-$500.00) $2,500.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 2 Lot of (9) vintage photographs with relation to Joe DiMaggio c.1930s. Group of period images relate primarily to Joe DiMaggio's hometown of San Francisco. The lot includes several very fine images of a young DiMaggio represented in his humble beginnings with photos of Joe catching Dungeness crabs and working around the boats. Sizes range from 7"x9" to 8"x10": Range EX/MT-NM ($350.00-$450.00) $800.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 3 Lot of (9) vintage multi player photographs with relation to Joe DiMaggio c.1930s-40s. Images picture DiMaggio with other players with several taken during his rookie year of 1936. Subjects include Dizzy Dean/DiMaggio, DiMaggio with Lazzeri and Crosetti eating spaghetti, Vince and Dom DiMaggio each with Joe, and 1936 Opening Day photo of Joe and another rookie player taken before the start of the game. Sizes range from 5"x7" to 8"x10": Range EX-NM ($500.00-$750.00) $1,000.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 4 Lot of (2) vintage Joe DiMaggio photographs c.1930s. Includes 7"x9" sepia tone image of DiMaggio handing out baseballs to a huge crowd of children and 7"x9" black and white image of DiMaggio signing autographs for a group of young boys at the stadium after the third game of the 1937 World Series. Both images clearly illustrate Joe's fondness for children which continued throughout his entire life: EX-MT ($400.00-$600.00) $700.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 5 Lot of (6) vintage Joe DiMaggio photographs c.1930s-40s. Fine lot of period 8"x10" images in both black and white and sepia tone picturing DiMaggio in various poses. Includes (3) batting poses, 1939 photo with World's Fair uniform patch, rookie season batting photo with #9 uniform number, and a fine horizontal image of Joe selecting a bat in the Yankee dugout: Range EX-NM ($750.00-$1,250.00) $1,800.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 6 1936 New York Yankees team photograph. Sepia tone 8"x10" image of the World Champion Yankees posed in full uniform at Yankee Stadium. Players include Gehrig, DiMaggio, Dickey, McCarthy, and Lazzeri. Dated 1936 on the reverse and stamped "Associated Press Photo": EX-MT ($400.00-$500.00) $550.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 7 1938 New York Yankees sluggers photograph. Large format 8"x12" image of the Yankee batsmen kneeling at the top of the dugout. Players include DiMaggio, Dickey, and Lou Gehrig: EX-MT ($400.00-$600.00) $1,000.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 8 Set of four large format studio portraits of Joe DiMaggio c.1940s. Fine quality quartet of 11"x14" matte finish studio portrait photographs picturing Joe DiMaggio in a suit with a cigarette. DiMaggio's prized 1936 Yankees World Series ring is clearly visible in several images. Likely taken as the original artwork for a cigarette related advertisement. Stamped "Sherman Studio, NY" on the reverse. Includes original Associated Press envelope: EX ($500.00-$750.00) $450.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 9 Lot of Joe DiMaggio and Toots Shor related items. Group includes (4) black and white 8"x10" photographs with Toots Shor, Joe DiMaggio, and Frank Sinatra taken at a benefit sandlot game in 1956. Additionally, two of the photos include boxer Rocky Marciano and Casey Stengel (individually); Original typewritten letter from Toots Shor dated Oct. 26, 1956 signed by Shor at the bottom with notations; Color publication photo (8"x10") picturing DiMaggio at Toots Shor Restaurant signed at the top, "To Jim Best Wishes Joe DiMaggio"; Original Toots Shor cocktail napkin (small stain); and black and white 8"x10" photo of DiMaggio walking with Toots Shor outside the restaurant: Range VG-NM ($500.00-$750.00) $650.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 10 Lot of (4) vintage Joe DiMaggio related photographs c.1940s-50s. Includes Joe with various individuals incl. an 8"x10" image of DiMaggio with Bud Abbott and Lou Costello: EX-MT ($300.00-$400.00) $400.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 11 Lot of (8) vintage Joe DiMaggio photographs c.1930s-50s. Includes (2) black and white 8"x10" images of DiMaggio stamped by the NY Yankees on the back, sepia tone photo of DiMaggio after his wrist injury, black and white image of DiMaggio broadcasting, and several misc. photos both in and out of uniform. One photo has a crease and large chip to the bottom left corner: Range GD-EX/MT ($450.00-$650.00) $350.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 12 Lot of (3) New York Yankees related auto. baseballs. Includes (2) Wilson "Yankees" souvenir baseballs with (12) signatures each incl. Raschi, Lopat, and McDougald: Range VG/EX-NM and lt. cream Cronin AL ball signed by (15) Yankees incl. Mantle, Hoyt, Gomez, and Ford: NM. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication. ($500.00-$750.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 13 Lot of (5) HOF'er/Old Timers auto. baseballs. All are signed on Feeney NL baseballs ranging from near white to cream in color. Baseballs contain (23) to (26) signatures each with players incl. DiMaggio, Lindstrom, Reese, Stengel, Furillo, and Slaughter. Sigs range from 7-9 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Range EX-NM ($1,000.00-$1,500.00) $2,600.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 14 HOF'er/Old Timers auto. baseball. Near white Feeney NL baseball signed by (30) players incl. DiMaggio, Mantle, B.Martin, E.Howard, and Irvin. Sigs range from 8-10 out of 10. Rarely seen sweet spot combination of the two Yankee HOF'ers DiMaggio and Mantle. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM ($750.00-$1,000.00) $1,700.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 15 Lot of (5) HOF'er/Old Timers auto. baseballs. All are signed on either Giles NL or Cronin AL baseballs ranging in color from near white to cream. Baseballs contain (21) to (28) signatures each with players incl. DiMaggio, Medwick, B.Martin, Roush, Gomez, and Dickey. Two of the baseballs have Joe DiMaggio's autograph. Sigs range from 7-10 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Range EX/MT-NM ($1,000.00-$1,500.00) $1,800.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 16 Superb HOF'er/Old Timers auto. baseball. Pristine, unused white Cronin AL ball signed by (20) players incl. Grove, Gehringer, Greenberg, Dickey, DiMaggio, and Gomez. Signatures range from 9-10 out of 10. Includes its original baseball box and LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM-MT ($750.00-$1,250.00) $1,600.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 17 Lot of (3) HOF'er/Old Timers auto. baseballs. All are signed on either Giles NL or Cronin AL baseballs ranging in color from off white to lt. cream. Baseballs contain (20) to (21) signatures each with players incl. DiMaggio (on two balls), D.Dean, Wheat, Medwick, Goslin, Dickey, Frisch, Manush, Grove, and Stengel. Signatures range from 7-10 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM ($750.00-$1,250.00) $1,700.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 18 Lot of (2) HOF'er/Old Timers auto. baseballs. Both baseballs are signed on lt. cream Feeney NL balls incl. DiMaggio, Mays, Mazeroski, and Kluszewski. Sigs range 7-9 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX/MT-NM ($750.00-$1,000.00) $650.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 19 HOF'er/Old Timers auto. baseball. Near white Feeney NL ball signed by (22) players incl. Mantle, DiMaggio, Maris, Stengel, Paige, Dickey, and Rizzuto. Sigs range from 8-10 out of 10. Very desirable signature combination with an exceptional panel featuring Mantle, DiMaggio, Dean, and Maris. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM ($1,000.00-$1,500.00) $2,300.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 20 New York Yankees auto. Old Timers baseball. Lt. cream Cronin AL ball signed by (24) players incl. DiMaggio, Stengel, B.Martin, Rizzuto, Dickey, and E.Howard. Sigs range from 7-9 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX/MT-NM ($500.00-$750.00) $950.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 21 New York Yankees Old Timers auto. baseball. Near white Cronin AL ball signed by (26) players incl. DiMaggio, Mize, Combs, Ruffing, Rizzuto, B.Martin, and Gomez. Sigs range from 8-10 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM ($500.00-$750.00) $1,300.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 22 Lot of (2) HOF'er/Old Timers auto. baseballs. Both are signed on Feeney NL balls ranging in color from near white to cream. Each ball has at least (20) signatures incl. DiMaggio (one ball), Grove, B.Martin, Doby, Berra, Medwick, Cronin, and Gehringer. Sigs range from 7-10 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX/MT-NM ($500.00-$750.00) $900.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 23 HOF'er auto. baseball. Near white Cronin AL ball signed by (18) players incl. DiMaggio, Grove, Roush, Cronin, Stengel, Wheat, Traynor, and Schalk. Sigs remain in nearly as signed condition ranging from 8-10 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM-MT ($750.00-$1,000.00) $1,300.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 24 HOF'er/Old Timers auto. baseball. Near white Cronin AL ball signed by (21) players incl. DiMaggio, Musial, Stengel, Mathews, and both DiMaggio brothers Vince and Dom. Sigs range from 8-10 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM ($500.00-$750.00) $2,000.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 25 Lot of (2) team auto. baseballs to include: 1954 New York Giants - off white Giles NL ball signed by (28) members of the World Champion Giants incl. Mays, Irvin, Dark, Maglie, and Thompson. Durocher is facs. stamped. Sigs range from 8-10 out of 10: NM and 1954 Cleveland Indians - cream color Harridge AL ball signed by (26) members of the AL Champion Indians incl. Feller, Doby, Wertz, and Harder. Lopez, Wynn, Rosen, Smith, and Philley are facs. stamped. Sigs range from 8-10 out of 10: NM. Both baseballs retain their original ball bags. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication. ($500.00-$750.00) $1,300.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 26 Lot of (2) vintage Joe DiMaggio single signed baseballs c.1940s-50s. Includes J.DeBeer & Sons "Official League" ball signed, "To Robert With Best Wishes Joe DiMaggio" on a side panel. The ball has some surface soiling with the signature rating 7/8 out of 10: VG-EX and lt. cream color Springfield Co. "Official League" ball signed, "To Joey With Best Wishes Joe DiMaggio" on a side panel. Signature rates 9 out of 10 with the ball remaining in unused, mint condition. Includes its original ball box: NM. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication. ($750.00-$1,250.00) $325.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 27 1947 New York Yankees team auto. baseball. Lt. toned Harridge AL ball signed by (26) members of the World Champion Yankees incl. DiMaggio, Rizzuto, Reynolds, Raschi, and Crosetti. Sigs range from 6-8 out of 10. Ball has a small ink date of "1948" written on the sweet spot. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Ball: VG-EX, Signatures: Range EX-NM ($1,000.00-$1,500.00) $900.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 28 1950 New York Yankees team auto. baseball. Lt. toned Harridge AL ball signed by (27) members of the World Champion Yankees incl. DiMaggio, Berra, Rizzuto, Mize, and Reynolds. Sigs range from 6-8 out of 10; ball itself has a few areas of toning. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Ball: VG-EX, Signatures: Range VG/EX-NM ($1,000.00-$1,500.00) $1,300.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 29 1951 New York Yankees team auto. baseball. Cream color Harridge AL ball signed by (26) members of the World Champion Yankees incl. DiMaggio, Mantle, Berra, Rizzuto, Martin, and Mize. Sigs range from 4-8 out of 10; the ball itself has a few areas of toning. Classic Yankee championship baseball featuring both Mantle and DiMaggio. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Ball: VG-VG-EX, Signatures: Range VG-EX/MT ($2,000.00-$3,000.00) $2,600.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 30 Joe DiMaggio "Liberty" magazine advertising broadside c.1940s. Vintage cardboard window display sign measures 10 1/2"x13 1/2" picturing an image of Joe wearing a Yankees hat at top left. The sign retains its original color with a few areas of minimal surface wrinkling: EX ($500.00-$750.00) $1,400.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 31 Fine October 1, 1949 Joe DiMaggio Day presentational trophy with related album. Significant lot of items as presented to DiMaggio on "Joe DiMaggio Day" held at Yankee Stadium on October 1, 1949. The Yankees were playing the Red Sox in a two game series to decide the American League pennant. During the first of the two games, DiMaggio was presented with a myriad of gifts including: Cadillac automobile, Dodge auto for his mother, Cris-Craft boat, Longine Baro Thermo calendar watch, Waltham watch chain knife, a wallet with religious gifts, golf cuff links, gold belt buckle, 14-karat gold cufflinks and tie pin, 51" loving cup trophy, Admiral television set, 14-karat gold key chain autographed in links, silver loving cup, 25 volumes of Joe DiMaggio Capitol records for Yankee Juniors, driving and sun glasses for Yankee Juniors, Christmas candy and baseball and bat, 500 Joe DiMaggio shirts in Joe's name to Yankee Juniors, ship's clock, oil painting of Joe DiMaggio, carpeting for his living room in Amsterdam, NY, a Westinghouse toaster, a 14-karat gold money clip, open house privileges at hotels Concourse Plaza and Martinique in the Bronx, Il Progresso newspaper medal of honor, 300 quarts of Cardini ice cream for any institution designated by Joe, a statuette neckerchief and clip from the Boy Scouts of America, an air-foam mattress and box spring, Fond du Lac Wisconsin cheese, 14-karat gold watch with diamond numerals from the Italian Welfare Association of Elizabeth, NJ, a case of shoestring potatoes, a case of Ventura County oranges, a sack of walnuts, a case of lemonade and frozen lima beans, a cocker spaniel from the American Spaniel Club, and taxi service for 300 fans from Newark ("This ride is on Joe D.") from Brown and White Cab Company of Newark, NJ. The accolades for Joe DiMaggio were seemingly endless. Included in the lot is a fine two handled loving cup style brass figural trophy featuring a large batting figure on the top with #5 on the back of the jersey. Front of the trophy is inscribed "Ray E. Dodge Trophy Joe DiMaggio Day Yankee Stadium October 1, 1949". The trophy remains mounted on its original wooden pedestal base and has an applied brass placard on the front inscribed, "Presented to Joe DiMaggio 'On His Day' On behalf of the Employees of the Ray E.Dodge Company Who have enjoyed many days Watching Joe and the Yankees". The trophy itself remains fairly clean with some light spotting to the patina from age; a small area around the neck of the batter has been resoldered: EX. The lot also includes a leather bound presentational album given to Joe at the ceremonies which features: original artwork incl. ink drawings and photography, various original photographs picturing the ceremonies including the trophy, Yankees front office auto. sheet with MacPhail/Topping/G.Weiss, New York Yankees auto. team sheet with DiMaggio/Stengel/Rizzuto/Berra/Mize/Keller, Red Sox auto. team sheet with Wiliams/Combs/Cuyler/McCarthy/D.DiMaggio, various signed letters of congratulation incl. New York Governor T.Dewey/New York Mayor O'Dwyer, Frank Sinatra typed letter signed "Frankie", 2" diameter pin issued to "Gus Fan" for Joe DiMaggio Day, several pages devoted to the Yankees pennant clinching game and 1949 W.Series including 1949 World Series program (loose interior pages): EX-MT. Joe DiMaggio Day was one of the more significant celebrations of DiMaggio's career. The words he spoke that day were among the most memorabile of his life: "When I was in San Francisco, Lefty O'Doul told me: 'Joe, don't let the big city scare you. New York is the friendliest town in the world.' This day proves it. I want to thank my fans, my friends, my manager Casey Stengel; my teammates, the gamest, fightingest bunch of guys that ever lived. And I want to thank the good Lord for making me a Yankee." Wonderful, intact collection of materials as presented to Joe DiMaggio at Yankee Stadium in 1949 with unimprovable provenance. ($15,000.00-$20,000.00) $15,000.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 32 October 1, 1949 Joe DiMaggio Day trophy. Large art nouveau style brass handled trophy stands 30" tall with a large figural baseball batter at the top (bat is loose). Trophy remains mounted on its original white base with affixed brass placard inscribed, "Joe DiMaggio Champion On and Off the Field Oct. 1, 1949". The body of the trophy is inscribed, "College Ave. Fan Club". The offered award was one of many presentational gifts given to DiMaggio during the historic ceremony held at Yankee Stadium (See Lot 31): EX ($3,000.00-$4,000.00) $1,900.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 33 August 22, 1953 Joe DiMaggio New York Yankees Old Timers Day presentational tray. High quality cast brass tray measuring 9" in diameter was given to Joe DiMaggio at Yankee Stadium in memory of Lou Gehrig. The tray is baseball shaped and features the Yankees logo at the bottom with a portrait of Lou Gehrig engraved at the top: EX-MT ($1,000.00-$2,000.00) $1,600.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 34 Joe DiMaggio presentational ice bucket c.1940s. Silverplated ice bucket presented to DiMaggio by legendary New Orleans boxer and restaurateur "Diamond Jim Moran". Moran's actual name was James Broccato - he earned his alias by the various diamond jewelry that he routinely wore. Once a bodyguard for Governor Huey Long, Diamond Jim operated a famed Bourbon Street Club named "La Louisiane" in the 1940s. Inscribed on the front panel, "The Greatest of the Great Joe DiMaggio Your Good Friend Always Diamond Jim Moran New Orleans, LA". 12" tall: EX ($400.00-$600.00) $2,100.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 35 1949 Joe DiMaggio "Graham McNamee Memorial Award" plaque. Shield shaped mahogany plaque measures 15" tall with applied silverplated placard on the front. Presented by the Sports Broadcasters Association and inscribed to Joe DiMaggio as "The Man Who Most Benefited Sports During 1948". Retains its original Dieges & Clust manufacturer tag on the reverse: EX ($500.00-$750.00) $1,900.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 36 Joe DiMaggio figural trophy c.1940s-50s. 18" tall figural baseball trophy presented to "Jolting Joe DiMaggio" by the "Chatham Teen-Agers" features a two toned wooden base with cast brass figural batter. Brass plaque is inscribed on the front: EX-MT ($500.00-$750.00) $550.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 37 Lot of (7) Joe DiMaggio credit and membership cards. Includes engraved brass "Fraternal Order of Eagles" card, American Airlines Gold Card, United Miles card, (2) Screen Actors Guild membership cards, and Stanford University card. None of the cards have been signed: Range VG-EX/MT ($450.00-$650.00) $800.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 38 Lot of (3) Joe DiMaggio Visa Credit cards. Includes 1985 Chemical Bank Visa card signed on the back, "Joe DiMaggio" in blue ink: VG-EX; 1990 Prudential Visa card signed on the back, "Joseph P. DiMaggio" in black ink: NM; and 1988 Prudential Visa card signed on the back, "Joseph P. DiMaggio" in blue ink: EX-MT. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication ($750.00-$1,250.00) $2,300.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 39 Joe DiMaggio California Driver's License. Original California license as issued to DiMaggio with a 1992 expiration date picturing a color inset photo of Joe at the bottom left corner. Signed at the bottom "Joe DiMaggio" in black ink. License remains very clean overall retaining the California state seal. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX-MT ($2,000.00-$3,000.00) $4,250.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 40 Lot of (7) Joe DiMaggio credit and membership cards. Each has been signed by DiMaggio to include: "The Olympic Club" membership card, "San Francisco Press Club" membership card, "One Pass" travel card, TWA Frequent Flight card. Cards are signed on either the front or back with some full name (Joseph) and abbreviated name (Joe) signature examples. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Range VG-EX/MT ($750.00-$1,250.00) $1,400.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 41 Lot of (3) Joe DiMaggio Country Club membership cards. Includes Miami Shors Country Club signed on the back (faded, illegible): VG, Doral Resort Country Club signed on the back: EX, and Las Vegas Country Club signed on the back: NM. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication. ($500.00-$750.00) $950.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 42 Lot of (2) Joe DiMaggio autographed items to include: 1990 Joe DiMaggio Dade County, FL Voter's card signed in blue ink by DiMaggio: EX and 1988 Joe DiMaggio California State temporary drivers license signed by DiMaggio in black ink. Has fold lines with some separation: VG-EX (Signature is EX-MT). Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication. ($400.00-$500.00) $650.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 43 Lot of (6) Joe DiMaggio auto. 1992 Score baseball cards. Issued as part of a limited edition DiMaggio card set for which a total of (2,500) autographed cards were created. The offered cards were Joe DiMaggio's personal exemplars. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM-MT ($750.00-$1,000.00) $1,100.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 44 Lot of (8) Joe DiMaggio auto. items to include: 1986 cashier's check (sender's copy) signed by DiMaggio in black ink, (4) American Airlines luggage tags (one with full name printed signature, other three are signed 'Joe DiM with handwritten address), (3) "FROM" address labels signed "Joe DiM" with handwritten address. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Range EX-NM ($500.00-$750.00) $350.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 45 Lot of Joe DiMaggio jewelry to include: "JD" brass tie bar and a pair of 14K gold cufflinks consisting of a "JD" cufflink and a miniature watch cufflink by National: EX-MT ($300.00-$400.00) $1,600.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 46 Joe DiMaggio Los Angeles Breakfast Club membership card. Cast brass card features an embossed horseshoe shaped enameled logo with "Joe DiMaggio" inscribed on the front: EX-MT ($300.00-$400.00) $475.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 47 Joe DiMaggio money clip. 14K gold money clip in the form of an envelope was presented to DiMaggio on Joe DiMaggio Day held at Yankee Stadium on October 1, 1949. Back is stamped 14K and is inscribed, "Always Open House For You at our Hotels Concourse Plaza and Martinique-Frank Kridel". 2 1/4" long: EX-MT ($500.00-$750.00) $1,300.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 48 Lot of (3) Joe DiMaggio related items to include: 1955 envelope-shaped leather billfold addressed in gilt lettering to Joe DiMaggio at the Madison in New York City; leather wallet by Tommy Traveler Co. with "Joe DiMaggio" stamped in gilt lettering on the exterior; and Moroccan leather billfold with pen and paper set inside (unmarked): EX-MT ($400.00-$500.00) $650.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 49 Joe DiMaggio bracelet. Heavy gauge 14K gold ID bracelet with "Joe DiMaggio" inscribed on the front. "39124484" is etched on the reverse of the bracelet, marked 14K gold: EX-MT ($500.00-$750.00) $2,400.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 50 Joe DiMaggio's jewelry chest along with select jewelry pieces. Tooled leather lidded jewelry box in a mahogany red color includes approx. (30) pieces of jewelry and small objects from Joe DiMaggio. Jewelry includes: 14K gold charm with ribbon from "Whom & Il Progresso Italo-Americano" for Sportsmanship (inscribed to DiMaggio); small gold plated religious charm inscribed "Joseph P. DiMaggio 1932-1951" on the reverse with its original chain; pocketknife with "J. DiM. from J.K.C." inscription having an inlaid diamond stud (loose side panels); vintage silver man's ring with inset turquoise stone; 10K gold charm necklace with religious theme; several cufflink sets and tie bars; various vintage keys from DiMaggio; and "New York City" souvenir brass elephant: Range VG-NM ($1,000.00-$1,500.00) $1,300.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 51 Joe DiMaggio's Rolex wristwatch. Rolex "Oyster Perpetual Datejust" wristwatch with stainless steel band. Watch remains in fine general condition with minimal surface wear and is in working order. Presented to Joe on his 70th birthday by Resorts Casino and is inscribed as such on the reverse. Includes its original Rolex box and brochures: EX-MT ($1,000.00-$1,500.00) $5,000.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 52 Joe DiMaggio's American Eagle U.S. Gold Coin. Solid gold U.S. coin weighing 1 ounce features obverse (front) design inspired by what's often considered one of America's most beautiful coins: Augustus Saint Gaudens' celebrated $20 gold piece, minted from 1907-1933. The reverse features a nest of American Eagles symbolizing family tradition and unity. Very clean overall with minimal visible wear: NM ($500.00-$750.00) $800.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 53 Lot of (2) Joe DiMaggio "Mug Hunt" related jewelry items to include: 14K gold money clip with intaglio dTcor and an inset 1908 U.S. Twenty Dollar gold coin. Money clip is inscribed "Holiday Mug Hunt" on the reverse: EX-MT and Longines 14K gold presentational watch inscribed "Mug Hunt Hall of Fame 1966". Watch remains unused in its original Longines box: NM ($1,000.00-$1,500.00) $1,700.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 54 Lot of (3) Joe DiMaggio wristwatches to include: Jules Jurgensen 14K gold wristwatch with encrusted diamond borders. Unused retaining its original Jurgensen tag: NM. Lot also includes (2) unused Gucci wristwatches in their original boxes: NM ($750.00-$1,250.00) $1,400.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 55 Joe DiMaggio presentational wristwatch. Longines 14K gold wristwatch as presented to DiMaggio on Oct. 1, 1949 at Yankee Stadium during Joe DiMaggio Day. Inscribed on back, "To Joe DiMaggio, From the Italian Welfare Assn. Elizabeth, NJ 10-1-49". The watch itself features (17) inset diamonds on the dial area and is not in running order. Retains its original leather band with evident wear incl. a tear to one of the small straps that holds the buckle. Based on the degree of use, it is apparent that Joe was fond of the watch: EX ($750.00-$1,250.00) $2,700.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 56 Joe DiMaggio "Greatest Living Player" presentational humidor. Striking sterling silver lidded presentational box was custom made by Cartier and presented to DiMaggio on July 13, 1985 in recognition of his 50th Anniversary as a member of the New York Yankees family. The lid features an attached Yankees hat with a gold plated bat inscribed with "The Yankee Clipper" and "5". The box itself is inscribed, "Presented to the greatest living ballplayer Joe DiMaggio by his greatest fans the New York Yankees July 13, 1985". Front of the box is further inscribed, "On the occasion of his 50 years in pinstripes 1936-1985". Stamped Cartier on the base, 7 1/2" wide. Exceptional presentational piece crafted by one of the finest jewelers in the world: EX-MT ($5,000.00-$7,500.00) $10,500.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 57 1962 Joe DiMaggio Old Timers Day presentational box. Silverplated trinket box was presented to DiMaggio at Candlestick Park in San Francisco for an Old Timers Day game played on August 4, 1962. Lid is inscribed to Joe with titling and date. Stamped Wallace Bros. on the base, 8" long: EX-MT ($400.00-$500.00) $3,700.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 58 Lot of (4) Joe DiMaggio wristwatches to include: Stratoliner wristwatch, Wittnauer wristwatch (unused in its original box), Eska wristwatch (shows usage to the band), and a Piquette 14K gold wristwatch (includes original case): Range EX-NM ($350.00-$450.00) $1,600.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 59 Lot of (2) Joe DiMaggio presentational pieces from Harrah's Casino. Includes Eska wristwatch fashioned after a 1912 U.S. Ten Dollar gold coin and inscribed to Joe for his 50th birthday: EX-MT and a brass desk clock/barometer inscribed to Joe from Harrah's for the 1967 Invitational golf tournament: EX-MT ($300.00-$400.00) $1,300.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 60 Lot of misc. Joe DiMaggio jewelry and related items to include: (4) vintage cigarette lighters incl. 14K gold plated lighter with figural "Ocala Stud" horse racing dTcor and (4) key chains with decorative fobs incl. "Beverly Rodeo Hotel Chez Voltaire Room", Lawrence Welk pocketknife fob, and Saint Christopher's fob: EX-MT ($300.00-$400.00) $275.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 61 Joe DiMaggio "Baseball" decorative cufflink set. Mint in box set of cufflinks and tie bar each having a figural baseball decoration. Manufactured by Swank Co: NM ($300.00-$400.00) $600.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 62 Joe DiMaggio 1968 New York Mets Old Timers Day presentational wristwatch. Boxed wristwatch by Girard Perregaux has Mets logo on the dial with "Old Timers Day" lettering around the face. Inscribed "Joe DiMaggio" on back and stamped 10K gold filled: NM ($500.00-$750.00) $1,200.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 63 Joe DiMaggio 1972 Old Timers Day presentational wristwatch. Men's wristwatch as presented to DiMaggio for the 1972 Old Timers Day game features Dodgers team name on the dial. Inscribed on the back with date and titling; remains in its original Lucien Piccard box with all tagging intact: NM ($500.00-$750.00) $850.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 64 Joe DiMaggio's New York Yankees Alumni pin. LGB 10K gold tie pin with enameled New York Yankees emblem on the front in its original Yankees presentational box: NM ($500.00-$750.00) $1,600.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 65 Joe DiMaggio vintage pen lot to include: Epoca ballpoint pen with "Joe DiMaggio" on the side, Parker 51 pen set in its original case, and a chromatic pen set in its original case: EX-MT ($250.00-$350.00) $700.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 66 Lot of (2) vintage Joe DiMaggio wristwatches. Includes Bulova men's wristwatch inscribed on the reverse, "To Joe DiMaggio From His Italian Friends of Detroit, MI June 19, 1936". Desirable early playing career dating: EX and Longines 14K gold wristwatch inscribed on the back, "Joe DiMaggio from Kiski Marino, Carm Saco, and Al Scarazzo 5/21/50". Glass facing has a crack: VG ($1,000.00-$1,500.00) $2,800.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 67 Lot of (2) Joe DiMaggio jewelry items to include: Lucien Piccard men's wristwatch with "Seashark" titling: EX-MT and 14K gold bracelet measuring 8" long (1 oz. total weight): EX-MT ($500.00-$750.00) $750.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 68 Joe DiMaggio wristwatch with photo documentation. Hamilton 14K gold wristwatch (band is gold filled) is inscribed on the back, "Presented to Joe DiMaggio by St. Raphaels Holy Name Society Bridgeport, Conn. Sept. 19, 1937". Watch exhibits some surface wear and the stem is slightly loose. Noted by the family to have been one of DiMaggio's favorite watches from that time period. Includes a vintage 8"x10" sepia tone photograph of Joe DiMaggio wearing the offered watch while in the company of several women : EX ($1,000.00-$1,500.00) $5,500.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 69 Lot of (2) Joe DiMaggio deck accessories. Includes Scheafer desk clock with pen set and letter opener. Four piece brass set remains mounted on its original mottled green alabaster base which has a repaired crack at the right side. Brass placard at the front has "Joe DiMaggio" inscribed in block lettering. Retains its original Schaefer box: VG-EX and a vintage rolodex case (empty) with "Joe DiMaggio" nameplate on the front. Has a small crack near the back area: VG-EX ($400.00-$500.00) $750.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 70 Vintage Joe DiMaggio traveling coffee set c.1940s-50s. Leather cased traveling set includes plastic coffee mug and several unopened packages of Sanka coffee. "Joe DiMaggio" is impressed in gilt lettering on the lid" NM ($300.00-$400.00) $600.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 71 Joe DiMaggio's passport. Original passport issued to DiMaggio for the period of 1981-1986 features an inset color photograph of Joe and has been signed, "Joseph Paul DiMaggio" in blue ink. The book has several customs stamps including some from South Africa, Japan, and Santo Domingo. Blue leather exterior remains clean with United States gilt seal on the front. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM ($3,000.00-$4,000.00) $5,000.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 72 Joe DiMaggio cufflink set. Vintage set includes tie bar, pair of cufflinks, and a belt buckle all of which are 14K gold and engraved with DiMaggio's monogram, "JDM". Box is marked "Shiman of Newark". The back of the belt buckle is inscribed, "To a Great Sport, Crane Social Club Newark, NJ": EX-MT ($500.00-$750.00) $550.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 73 Lot of (4) Joe DiMaggio honorary police badges to include: New York City Police Detective; Bexar County-Texas Deputy Sheriff ("Joe DiMaggio" inscribed on the front); Reno-Nevada Honorary Chief (Inscribed "Joe DiMaggio From Elmer Briscoe 1970" on the back); and West Hartford-Connecticut Police Chief (Inscribed "Honorary Chief Joe DiMaggio 6-29-75" on the back): EX-MT ($750.00-$1,000.00) $2,000.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 74 Joe DiMaggio cigarette lighter. Vintage sterling silver Zippo lighter with DiMaggio facsimile signature on a side panel. Manhattan Savings Banks logo is stamped on the opposite side panel. Retains its original Zippo bag and case: EX-MT ($500.00-$750.00) $800.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 75 Joe DiMaggio vintage billfold and business card case. Tooled leather billfold with "J.DiM." gilt monogram on the interior by Rumpp Co. exhibits light usage: EX. Lot also includes a brass business card case inscribed on the front, "Joseph P. DiMaggio": EX-MT ($400.00-$600.00) $750.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 76 Lot of (4) Joe DiMaggio leather wallet pieces. Includes unused boxed set containing a wallet and change purse by Buxton each monogrammed with DiMaggio's name; brown leather wallet with impressed gilt salutation to DiMaggio; alligator skin style billfold with notepad and pen set inside; and leather billfold with notepad and pen set inside: Range VG-NM ($400.00-$500.00) $275.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 77 Lot of (6) Joe DiMaggio single signed baseballs. Each is signed on Budig AL ball in blue ink on the sweet spot. The baseballs themselves have some age toning and three have notable age spots. Signatures range from 9-10 out of 10. Includes all (6) original ball boxes and LOA from James Spence Authentication: Balls: Range VG-EX/MT, Signatures: NM ($750.00-$1,250.00) $2,100.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 78 Joe DiMaggio auto. giclee. Color iclee on canvas after the Armand LaMontagne 1991 painting signed in black ink across the bottom by DiMaggio. Overall size is 14"x24" unframed with a small indentation at the top left. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM ($400.00-$500.00) $325.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 79 Joe DiMaggio auto. baseball bat. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 36" long with DiMaggio facsimile stamping on the barrel and D29 model number on the knob end. Barrel has been signed by DiMaggio in blue sharpie rating 10 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM-MT ($1,000.00-$1,500.00) $2,100.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 80 Joe DiMaggio auto. artist proof. Matted and framed 23"x35" display piece picturing DiMaggio batting with silver metallic accents is signed by DiMaggio in bold blue sharpie. Number "PPS/25" at the bottom left and signed by the artist at lower right. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM-MT ($750.00-$1,000.00) $1,500.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 81 Joe DiMaggio auto. print. Matted and framed 17"x20" color print is signed by DiMaggio in pencil at the bottom margin. Titled "Joe DiMaggio The Yankee Clipper New York Yankees 1936-1951" on the matting. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication and 1974 COA picturing DiMaggio signing the prints: NM ($350.00-$450.00) $1,500.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 82 Joe DiMaggio auto. large format photograph. Matted and framed 16"x20" black and white photo of DiMaggio taken in the Yankee locker room surrounded by teammates. Signed in blue sharpie on the front by DiMaggio. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM ($500.00-$750.00) $750.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 83 Joe DiMaggio auto. baseball bat. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 36" long with DiMaggio facsimile stamping on the barrel and D29 model number on the knob end. Barrel has been signed by DiMaggio in blue sharpie rating 10 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM-MT ($1,000.00-$1,500.00) $2,300.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 84 Joe DiMaggio auto. Leroy Neiman poster. Matted and framed 19"x25" color poster after the famed Joe DiMaggio abstract painting by noted artist Leroy Neiman. Poster is signed by DiMaggio at the bottom in blue sharpie. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM ($1,000.00-$1,500.00) $1,500.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 85 Joe DiMaggio auto. large format photograph. Matted and framed 16"x20" black and white photo with color tinted detail pictures DiMaggio standing at his locker in Yankee Stadium. Signed in blue sharpie on the front by DiMaggio. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM ($500.00-$750.00) $1,300.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 86 Joe DiMaggio auto. print. Large 25"x35" matted and framed color print after the Carlo Beninati collage style painting titled, "Joe DiMaggio The Hitter, The Hero & The American Dream". Signed by DiMaggio in blue sharpie and by the artist at the bottom. Numbered PP9/25 at bottom left. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM ($500.00-$750.00) $950.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 87 Joe DiMaggio auto. print. Handsome 13"x22" matted and framed print after an original color tinted charcoal illustration by "Delgado" pictures DiMaggio batting. DiMaggio has signed the print at the right margin in black ink. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM ($500.00-$750.00) $900.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 88 Lot of (2) Joe DiMaggio auto. photographs. Pair of 8"x10" black and white photographs including DiMaggio and Ted Williams signed by DiMaggio: NM and DiMaggio, Lasorda, Koufax, and Liberatore signed by each in blue sharpie: NM. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication. ($300.00-$400.00) $800.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 89 Lot of (10) Joe DiMaggio auto. color display pieces. Each cardboard stock display measures 8"x10" with a color photo of Joe to the left edge. Each piece has been signed by DiMaggio in blue sharpie. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM ($750.00-$1,250.00) $1,700.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 90 Lot of (12) Joe DiMaggio commemorative baseball bats. Group of (12) bats from the 1991 series of (56) bats issued to commemorate the 50th anniversary of DiMaggio's 56 game hit streak. Each bat is a Louisville Slugger 125 model bat with DiMaggio facsimile signature stamping. Includes #'s 7-12 and #'s 25-30: NM-MT ($400.00-$600.00) $1,350.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 91 Joe DiMaggio auto. baseball bat. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 36" long with DiMaggio facsimile stamping on the barrel and D29 model number on the knob end. Barrel has been signed by DiMaggio in blue sharpie rating 10 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM-MT ($1,000.00-$1,500.00) $2,500.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 92 Joe DiMaggio's 1989 ALCS unused full tickets. Total of (13) full tickets issued for the 1989 ALCS games played at Oakland. The A's would go on win the ALCS before playing in the famed "Earthquake" World Series against the San Francisco Giants: Range EX/MT-NM ($300.00-$400.00) $275.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 93 Joe DiMaggio Oakland A's uniform c.1986. Brilliant yellow knit jersey has team logo on front and "DiMaggio" on back along with #5. Matching white pants with yellow and green striping are included. Each piece retains its original Alpha Sportswear tagging. The lot also includes (2) 1986 Oakland A's batting order lineup cards found in the back pocket of the pants. Most likely worn in an Old Timers Day game as indicated by the dating of the uniform and the player names on the line up cards: EX ($1,500.00-$2,000.00) $4,250.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 94 Lot of vintage Oakland A's related items to include: (2) Sal Bando professional model baseball bats c.1968; (2) Dick Green professional model baseball bats c.1968; Oakland A's professional model baseball hat c.1968 (#'s 29 and 35 written under the bill); and Oakland A's professional model baseball hat c.1968 (unused with Pro KM cardboard form inside); and matted and framed color photo of DiMaggio with other A's players in uniform. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions, Inc: Range EX-NM ($300.00-$400.00) $600.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 94a 1968 Oakland Athletics team auto. baseball. Off white Cronin AL ball signed by (28) players incl. DiMaggio, R.Jackson (rookie), Hunter, Fingers, and Bando. Sigs range from 8-10 out of 10. Very unusual to find A's team signed baseballs from this era with DiMaggio's signature. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM ($500.00-$750.00) $800.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 95 Joe DiMaggio Oakland Athletics original contract. Typewritten original contract issued to DiMaggio for employment with the Oakland Athletics as a coach for the 1968 season. Contract is five pages long and has been signed by DiMaggio along with A's President Charles O'Finley. The charismatic O'Finley brought DiMaggio to the A's as a coach and executive to spur interest in the team during their first season in Oakland. DiMaggio is credited with having helped develop a young Reggie Jackson, one of several players he worked with. Joe once said of Reggie, "Reggie is still green as grass, we've just got to bring his talents to the surface. They're all there, no question." Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM ($2,000.00-$3,000.00) $3,200.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 96 Joe DiMaggio Oakland Athletics professional model hat c.1968-69. Cream color hat with embroidered green "A" on front as worn by DiMaggio while coaching the A's during the 1968 and 1969 seasons. Tim McAuliffe tagging remains on the interior headband and "5" is written under the bill. Hat exhibits evident use incl. perspiration toning and some general light soiling. Includes several images of Joe DiMaggio wearing a similar hat (if not the offered hat) and (2) original copies of DiMaggio's 1968 Oakland A's contract (unsigned). Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions, Inc: EX ($2,000.00-$3,000.00) $600.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 97 Joe DiMaggio's Oakland Athletics suitcase c.1968-69. Eye catching Oakland A's green suitcase with yellow trim has #5 printed on the top along with "JPD" initials. Retains its original A's luggage tag with "Joe DiMaggio" and A's logo on the front. Surface has a few areas of soiling: EX ($250.00-$350.00) $1,100.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 98 Lot of (5) Joe DiMaggio golf related award plaques. Includes 1974 Jackie Gleason classic, 1977 Greater Milwaukee Open, 1983 Nabisco Dinah Shore Classic, and Sarah Coventry tournament. Many feature images of DiMaggio pictured with the teams: Range EX-NM ($300.00-$400.00) $400.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 99 Lot of (6) Joe DiMaggio golf related award plaques. Includes 1978 Jackie Gleason classic, Dinah Shore Closest to the Pin, 1970 American Airlines, and (2) 1968 Hughes Invitational plaques (fine quality copper on wood). Many feature images of DiMaggio pictured with the teams: Range EX-NM ($350.00-$450.00) $500.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 100 1979 Joe DiMaggio Italian Invitational Golf Tournament charger. Large 16" diameter faience pottery charger has a golfing scene in the center panel surrounded by floral dTcor. "Joe DiMaggio" lettering is displayed under the golfing scene. Marked "Boys Town Rome, Italy" on the reverse: NM ($400.00-$500.00) $1,200.00
 
    Lot group 101 to 200
 
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