March 2014 Auction Ends Thursday, March 27th, 5pm Pacific
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/27/2014
Lucille Ball personally owned locket containing photos of her family members. Vintage 1940's gold-tone locket dangles from a bow-shaped brooch pin. Round locket pops open with a total of four round photo frames on hinges, three of which are filled with tiny clipped photos of Lucy's family members. Photos are of Lucy's brother, Fred Ball, her cousin Cleo Mandicos Smith and her maternal grandfather Fred Charles Hunt. Costume jewelry is made of metal with a wavy concentric pattern on verso that appears to a limited extent on the front, surrounding a raised design. At center on the front is a quatrefoil with slightly elongated segments that each feature a tiny form resembling a very plain fleur-de-lis in the center. Locket measures 1.5'' x 1.75''. A highly personal piece in near fine condition. With a COA from Lucie Arnaz and an additional signed card from Arnaz identifying Lucy's relatives in the locket.
Lucille Ball Personally Owned Locket With Photos of Her Own Family Growing Up -- With a COA From Her Daughter
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