One of a kind WW2 Fine Autographs and Artifacts auction

This month, RR Auction might have broken the record for World War II memorabilia available in a single Fine Autographs and Artifacts auction. Collectors should be thrilled with the variety and rarity of the items featured in this lot sale, especially since most of them have an immense historical significance. The auction, which started on July 21^st and will conclude on August 9 includes some of the most amazing WW2 related collectibles, including documents signed by important figures of the time, such as Adolf Hitler or Harry S. Truman.

One of the unique entries featured in the Boston based auction house’s event is a set made up of two items which carry Harry S. Truman’s signature. The first one is a letter addressed to Mrs. Margot L. Chadwell which, in part, reads: "I was pleased to have your letter of March 12, which I read with special interest and all the more so since you consider that by my decision regarding the atom bomb, your husband's life was spared. I appreciate your wanting to share with me your personal experience." The one page (7.25 X 10.5 inches) letter is dated on March 22, 1972 and is a reply to Lieutenant Colonel George T. Chadwell’s wife. She wrote to the American President in order to thank him for the decision regarding the atomic bombs, that were supposed to have saved countless American lives. One of the main reasons why this is such a valuable item is the fact that it is one of the few letters sent by Harry S. Truman that refer to the atomic bombs dropped in Japan during the second World War.

The second item is a head and shoulders portrait that comes with an official double sided USSA leaflet. The 3.5 X 5 inches picture is not only signed, but also inscribed in the lower part "To Lance Balusk, Harry Truman”. Additionally, the leaflet is a warning that Truman sent to eleven Japanese cities, which reads "Bombs have no eyes…heed this warning and evacuate these cities immediately."
One other remarkable item featured in this Fine Autographs and artifacts auction is a WW2 U – Boat radio. This original piece dates back to the 1940s and is made up of four components. The radio is in very good condition and it includes a two piece base unit, headphones, a Morse code keypad, a voltage regulator that has plugs and terminal connectors and a transmitter with frequency gauge.

Both of these items were estimated at $10,000. Additional collectibles available in this auction can be found on RR Auction’s website, in their online catalogue or on social media. The auction house regularly updates Twitter and Facebook with new auctions and information about the featured items.

Remarkable Olympics Memorabilia at RR Auction

 RR Auction never ceases to amaze its customers and avid collectors and this month they really do have a treat for anyone interested in sports collectibles. The Olympics Memorabilia auction will conclude on July 20 so anyone interested should make sure to browse the online catalogue and place their bid as soon as possible.

The auction features some of the most remarkable items related to the Olympic Games, not to mention how many rare or even unique collectibles are available in this lot sale. Among these rare items there is a 1936 Garmisch Winter Olympics silver winner’s medal. The 100 mm medal was designed by Richard Klein and struck by Sohn and Deshler from Munich, Germany. The top part of the front depicts a woman riding a triga and holding a victory wreath while underneath is a representation of various types of winter sports equipment. Out of the 755 athletes that competed in the Garmisch Winter Olympics in 1936, only 36 of them got a chance to win a silver medal. This is exactly why this item is considered to be so rare and why it was estimated at over $30,000.

One other breathtaking item available in this auction is a Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics golden IOC chain. This golden chain was specifically made for members of the International Olympic Committee to wear during the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games. The chain, which is about 80 cm long was designed by Walter E. Lemcke, who was inspired by ancient Greek coins and vases. Along the chain there are no less than six medallions, each one representing a different event in the Olympics. The medallions depict a javelin thrower, a torch runner, two wrestlers, a weapon runner, a youth with jumping weights and a discus thrower. One of the main reasons why this item is so valuable (estimated at over $45,000) is the fact that the Berlin Summer Olympics were the first event to have these chains made for IOC members. They were supposed to be used at every Olympiad after that, but this never happened given the fact that the 1940 Olympic Games were cancelled because of World War II.

Anyone interested in these items and plenty other Olympic Games memorabilia should definitely check out RR Auction’s webpage or the online catalogue for additional details. Further information can also be found on social media, especially on Facebook and Twitter where RR Auction constantly posts updated regarding the available items in their lot sales.

Last call on RR Auction’s latest lot sale!

Collectors who did not have a chance to browse RR Auction’s latest online catalogue should pick up the pace and get to at least view the remarkable items they have available in this one of a kind Fine Autographs and Artifacts Auction. The event started on June 26 and is scheduled to conclude on July 12 and it includes some of the most outstanding and valuable collectibles, including Founding Fathers related items.

One of the main items in the collection are two Revolutionary War amputation kits that belonged to Dr. John Warren. The first kit is covered in ray or shark skin, it measures 19.5X7.75X3 inches and includes various tools such as: tissue forceps, bullet forceps with scissor handles, a petit – style tourniquet, grooved director, bow framed metacarpal saw and even an extra blade for a large amputation saw. The second kit is made out of mahogany, it measures 18.75X7X2 inches and it includes a curved amputation knife, tissue forceps, surgical scissors, a capital amputation saw that comes with a special instrument that allows the user to adjust the blade. 

The truly remarkable detail about both of these items is that they come with various documents and other materials that can attest their provenance. Among these documents, there is even a transcript of a February 19, 1850 entry in John Collins Warren’s day book that reads: “Sent to Dr. H. J. Bigelow as a present an ancient tourniquet belonging to my father which went through the Revolutionary War. And also an amputating case which had gone through the war most of the important instruments remaining, but some having lost and replaced.” The two items were estimated at over $50,000.

One other incredible item in this lot sale is a manuscript signed by B. Franklin. The one page manuscript is dated on April 16, 1787 and it is basically a pay order to Treasurer David Rittenhouse. The document reads: “Pay to The Honourable Arthur St. Clair Esquire or order the sum of one hundred and thirty five Pounds in full for his attendance in Congress until the fifteenth day of March last—according to the Comptroller General's Report." Moreover, it carries B. Frankiln’s signature as president of the Supreme Executive Council of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, being countersigned by Comptroller General John Nicholson in the left margin. Collectors should know that this remarkable item was estimated at $15,000 but it is expected to be sold for a lot more.

Anyone interested in these items or in the other collectibles featured in this auction is more than welcome to browse RR Auction’s online catalogue. Additional details can also be found on their website and on their social media, namely on Twitter and Facebook.

President Donald Trump’s golf clubs up for auction

Since the 4^th of July is just around the corner, RR Auction thought it would only be appropriate to hold an event worthy of this occasion that somehow relates to the national day and to the American national spirit. As a result, collectors have the unique opportunity to bid on President Donald Trump’s personally owned and used golf clubs.

According to Golfweek, President Trump is said to spend this 4^th of July weekend in Bedminster, at Trump National. Despite the negative coverage that quite a few of his golf clubs got in the media lately regarding the fake Time Magazine covers, the President does not seem to be one bit concerned with this issue of negative publicity.

In any case, the golf clubs that are up for auction were gifted by Donald Trump to his former Bedminster caddie, Andrew Lombardo who caddied for the President for at least 100 times between 2004 and 2008. He has held on to the golf clubs for over a decade, as opposed to their initial owner, Donald Trump, who only used them for a short period of time. Andrew Lombardo himself is the one who stated that Donald Trump only used the clubs for about two and a half months when he played against or with several celebrities, businessmen and even with professional golf players.

The golf clubs are basically a full set of TaylorMade RAC TP ForgedIrons, 3-PW. Each and every iron in the set has a True Temper Dynamic Gold S300 shaft on top of black and red Golf Pride Dual Durometer grip. On top of that, the hosel of each club head carries the marking „D. Trump”. The clubs are in fine condition and only have light signs of use, which is probably the main reason why they were estimated at the impressive amount of $30,000.

One great thing about this item is the fact that it comes with a notarized letter of provenance from Andrew Lombardo himself. Part of the letter reads: „The set of TaylorMade TP Rac’s with (D. Trump) engraved on them were given to Mr. Trump by the TaylorMade CEO Mark King at the TaylorMade Media Day we had at Trump National Golf Club - Bedminster when we became a TaylorMade club and the clubs were used by Mr. Trump for the rest of the season. The clubs were put in our bag room for the winter and next season Mr. Trump had a new set of clubs from TaylorMade. I knew the first set of irons were special and so beautiful, they were the only set of forged blades, the first set that TaylorMade gave to Mr. Trump and the only set that had (D. Trump) engraved on them, all the sets after that I saw were cavity backed with (DJT1) engraved on them. I waited for the right moment to ask Mr. Trump for the clubs, I personally asked Mr. Trump and he told me to ask the head pro (Mickie Gallagher), which I did and he said yes.” This notarized letter of provenance does not only prove the authenticity of the item, but it also shows that the clubs have a more intricate history than anyone had anticipated.

Additional details on this item can be found on RR Auction official webpage or on their social media. The Auction house regularly updates their Facebook and Twitter pages with new and interesting information that collectors might want to keep an eye on.

Amazing new lot from RR Auction

 Given the fact that RR Auction latest live event for the Gangsters, Outlaws and Lawmen auction was a complete success, the Boston based auction house seems to be on a roll since they have already started a new event on June 26. Collectors should know that the auction will conclude on July 12 and that it features Revolutionary War amputation kits that belonged to Dr. John Warren. 

These remarkable and unique items are surely going to spike the interest to collectors worldwide, especially taking into account their provenance and rich history. For those who are not familiar to the name of Dr. John Warren, it should be mentioned that he is one of the founders of Harvard Medical School. Additionally, he was a Continental Army surgeon in the Revolutionary War, where he actually used the two amputation kits that are up for grabs at the moment.

Out of the two amputation kits, one of them is covered in either shark or ray skin and contains various tools, from tissue forceps, bullet forceps with scissor handles, a Petit style tourniquet, a grooved director, and an extra blade for a large amputation saw on top of a bow-framed metacarpal saw. The kit measures 19.5 X 7.75 X 3 inches and is in good condition. One remarkable thing about this amputation kit is the fact that it comes with various documents that prove its provenance. One of these documents is a 19^th century hand written card that is attached to the inside of the amputation kit’s top cover. The card reads: “Revolutionary Instruments given by Joseph Warren to John Warren to John C. Warren to Henry J. Bigelow. Copy of letter describing them in possession of J. Collins Warren.”

The second, mahogany amputation kit measures 18.75 X 7 X 2 inches and it was an exhibit during a 1906 exhibition that featured surgical instruments. That particular event was put together by Dr. J. Collins Warren (or John Collins Warren, Jr.), John Collins Warren’s son and John Warren’s grandson. This second amputation kit also includes various instruments, such as curved amputation knife, tissue forceps and a capital amputation saw alongside another wooden handled instrument that was used for adjusting the blade. The interesting part about this kit is the fact that the interior is fitted for these exact instruments and a missing scalpel. This second amputation kit also comes with various documents that can attest its provenance, including a handwritten 19th century identification label which, although it is faint can still be read: “Used during the Revolutionary War by Dr. John Warren.”

The items can be viewed in RR Auction’s online catalogue or on their website. Additional details can also be found on the auction house’s social media, especially on Facebook and Twitter.