Lot 262. 1948 Babe Ruth Wrist Watch Plus the Advertisement. The image of Ruth, superimposed on a baseball diamond with his facsimile signature, is strong. The Swiss-made watch works intermittently. The crystal and the stainless steel expansion band are free of scratches. The back of the watch shows minor rust. Ex-m. The seldom- seen newspaper ad is shrink-wrapped and is 2 ¾” x 12 ¾” framed to 6 ¾” x 15 ¼.” Nm. Joe DiMaggio is pictured and quoted, “Like the BABE himself, it’s a HOME-RUN KING!” The ad also shows the watch, along with details about the watch and a small picture of Ruth swinging a bat. In 1948, the watch and the plastic baseball case could have been yours for $7.95 plus tax. What are you willing to pay today?
Winning Bid $185.
Lot 263. Babe Ruth Limited Edition Sculpture by Peter Rubino. This magnificent 5 ½ x 9” plaster sculpture with a bronze finish masterfully captures the Babe’s image. Carrying a 1991 copyright and resting on a 1 ½” base, it is numbered 132 of 2000 and has a facsimile “Babe Ruth” signature. Wonderful for display!
Winning Bid $121.
Lot 264. August 17, 1948 “Immortal Sultan of Swat is Dead” N.Y. Daily News Centerfold. Published the day after Babe Ruth died, the Daily News dedicated this centerfold to photographs of his life, on and off the field. The two-page spread has 11 images, including a large photo of Ruth batting during the filming of “The Pride of the Yankees,” the movie about Lou Gehrig’s life. He also is shown coming out of the Yankees’ dugout two months before his death as fans celebrated the 25th anniversary of Yankee Stadium andas the team retired his unform number. The spread measures 15” x 22 ¾” and has minor chipping and tears around the newspaper’s edge. The image area displays as ex. Frame it, and it will make an incredible presentation.
Winning Bid $92.
