Rock & Roll Pop Culture Auction

Lot #734:

John Wayne Owned “DUKE" Cigarette Case

John Wayne Owned “DUKE" Cigarette Case.

Provenance: The case comes from the collection of Jay Baxter, an antiques dealer and appraiser for the past 20 years, a graduate of the Certified Appraisers Guild of America (CAGA) Antique and Collectable Association who worked across the U.S. in multiple capacities including estate liquidation.

The case originally came from a family member of a man who worked at several Hollywood movie studios, including 20th Century Fox, starting in the 1940s. He worked as both an on set assistant as well as an assistant in the prop and wardrobe departments. He was photographed at the studios and homes with some of the biggest Hollywood stars that he worked with on many films including Elizabeth Taylor, Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, and many more. He was always looking for souvenirs on the movie lots and over time he accrued a large collection of items that had been left behind, including props, photographs, movie posters and items personally owned and used by the stars. Jay Baxter thoroughly examined this collection, including the detailed notes the owner had made, and was able to verify that this item came from actor John Wayne.

Good condition.

Authentication: Letter of Provenance from Jay Baxter and a Gotta Have Rock and Roll Certificate of Authenticity.