James J. Braddock's Gold Travelling Card, presented by the International Longshoreman's Association, 9 July 1935

Lot #27 - James J. Braddock's Gold Travelling Card, presented by the International Longshoreman's Association, 9 July 1935

Auction House:

Sotheby's Australia
Sale Name:

Russell Crowe: The Art of Divorce
Sale Date:

07 Apr 2018 ~ 6pm
Lot #:

27
Lot Description:

James J. Braddock's Gold Travelling Card, presented by the International Longshoreman's Association, 9 July 1935
the rectangular gilt metal plaque inscribed 'TRAVELING [sic] CARD / ISSUED TO / JAMES J. BRADDOCK / BY THE / INTERNATIONAL LONGSHOREMAN'S / ASSOCIATION / JULY 9, 1935', with inscribed facsimile signature 'Joseph P. Ryan' and 'PRESIDENT', stamped maker's mark 'IGK DIEGE & CLUST' verso
5.5 cm high, 9 cm wide
Notes:

Accompanied by a letter from Russell Crowe stating his ownership, together with a signed letter from James Jay Braddock, the son of James J. Braddock Snr, verifying the letter as forming part of his late father's personal collection.
Estimate:

A$5,000 - 8,000
Realised Price:

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Category:

Collectables

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