December 2012 Auction Ends Tuesday, December 18th, 5pm Pacific

Lot #247:

One-of-a-Kind ''Rooster Cogburn'' Mug -- The Sequel to ''True Grit,'' Starring John Wayne as Rooster

Mug customized for a member of the production crew for the 1975 feature film ''Rooster Cogburn.'' In the sequel to 1969's ''True Grit,'' Wayne reprises his role as the freewheeling U.S. Marshal Rooster Cogburn. Katharine Hepburn co-stars. Ceramic mug features a printed illustration of Wayne and Hepburn in character, with custom print to verso that reads: ''MARVIN from Duke''. Underside is stamped ''Ketchum Originals Long Beach, CA''. Measures 3.5'' in height and 3.25'' in diameter. Loss of finish to handle. Very good.