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Lot 469
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Lot Number: 469
Description: Rare 1923 New York Yankees World Championship presentational watch fob. Exceptional quality 14K gold baseball shaped fob has blue enameled paint on several panels noting, "1923 Yankees World's Champions RJC". The ball is attached to a swivel style clasp with interlocked gold chain, both of which are also marked 14K gold. The award was manufactured by noted New York metalworks firm Dieges & Clust and retains its original hinged lid tooled leather case bearing D&C marks along with "R.J. Connery" in gilt lettering on the lid. Although unknown, it is very likely that Connery was involved with the team's front office or business relations. Very fine and significant presentational piece issued in conjunction with the Yankees first World Championship in 1923. 5" long, 0.4 ounces total weight: NMEstimated Price Range: ($4,000-$5,000)
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