James J. Braddock's Gold Travelling Card, presented by the International Longshoreman's Association, 9 July 1935
Estimate $5,000 – $8,000
the rectangular gilt metal plaque inscribed 'TRAVELING [sic] CARD / ISSUED TO / JAMES J. BRADDOCK / BY THE / INTERNATIONAL LONGSHOREMAN'S / ASSOCIATION / JULY 9, 1935', with inscribed facsimile signature 'Joseph P. Ryan' and 'PRESIDENT', stamped maker's mark 'IGK DIEGE & CLUST' verso
5.5 cm high, 9 cm wide
Accompanied by a letter from Russell Crowe stating his ownership, together with a signed letter from James Jay Braddock, the son of James J. Braddock Snr, verifying the letter as forming part of his late father's personal collection.
Provenance
Mr James J. Braddock, New Jersey
Private collection, by descent from the above
Mr Russell Crowe, Sydney, acquired from the above
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