RR Auction’s Gangsters, Outlaws and Lawmen auction started

 RR Auction is giving collectors yet another unique opportunity to bid on some of the most amazing items in a live event taking place this month. The live auction for the Gangsters, Outlaws and Lawmen lot will take place on June 24, but anyone interested in the featured collectibles and memorabilia can already view them and place bids on RR Auction’s website. This auction is by far one of the most interesting ones that the Boston – based auction house has held this year as it includes quite a few unique items that are surely going to be a pleasant surprise for those who are interested in this type of memorabilia. 

For instance, one of the stars of the Gangsters, Outlaws and Lawmen auction is a diamond watch that belonged to none other than the infamous gangster Al Capone. The platinum pocket watch was manufactured by the Illinois Watch Company, has a triangular shape and it measures around 1.5X1.75 inches. The watch in itself is a highly valuable piece, let alone its history. It has golden watch hands and numerals, a platinum face and seventy two diamonds along its circumference. On top of that, the reverse of the watch has the initials “AC” made up of twenty three cut diamonds, encircled by twenty six more. With a serial number that suggests it was manufactured somewhere between 1928 and 1929, the watch also includes the original 14k white gold chain which measures 12 inches.

This item is expected to be sold for over $25,000. One of the reasons it is such a valuable collectible is the fact that it is accompanied by the copy of an affidavit from Al Capone’s great grandson, Eric Griese. The affidavit reads: “"Shortly after the passing of Albert Francis 'Sonny' Capone, his daughter, Barbara Prince, nee Capone, a resident of California, delivered the watch described below to me, along with other personal property that at one time was the personal property of my great grandfather, Alphonse G. Capone. My great grandfather had given this material to my grandfather; my grandfather Albert Francis 'Sonny' Capone told his daughter Barbara Prince that this property was to be given to me following his death.”

One other remarkable item in this auction is a letter written by Bonnie Parker and signed by Clyde Barrow. The letter is addressed to ex Barrow gang member Raymond Hamilton who, at the time it was written (late April 1934) was in the Dallas County Jail. The letter is filled with gangster lingo and bitterness as it proves just how cruel Clyde Barrow could be with someone who lost his respect. The main purpose of the letter is to let Hamilton know just how the couple, especially Barrow felt about him. The letter even ends with the cold remark „I hope this will serve the purpose of letting you know that you can never expect the least of sympathy or assistance from me. So long.” This item was estimated at $40,000 but it is expected to be sold for a lot more.

Details on these items and other collectibles available in the Gangsters, Outlaws and Lawmen auction can be found in RR Auction’s online catalogue, on their website or social media. Starting this week, anyone interested can place a bid on any of the available items!