The Rock & Roll Pop Culture Auction Summer 2022

Lot #1056:

Betty Grable Owned & Used "Betty" Engraved Gold-Tone Compact

Betty Grable's owned and used gold-tone compact that Grable used while she was filming "How to Marry a Millionaire." The compact originally came from the collection 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. According to his daughter, he posed for photographs with some of the biggest Hollywood starts that he worked with on many films including Betty Grable, Elizabeth Taylor, Marilyn Monroe, 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. This gold-tone compact is one of these items, and was owned and used by Elizabeth Taylor during the production of "How to Marry a Millionaire". She left the compact behind during filming after discarding it and he took it home with him to become part of his collection. Comes with a letter of authenticity from antiques dealer and appraiser Jay Baxter who has worked in the field for the past 20 years and is a graduate of CAGA. Baxter authenticated and appraised the collection inherited by the daughter including this compact, which he purchased from her. Baxter viewed the man's photographs, work papers, credentials, and his very detailed notes that he had taken of his prized collection. Very good vintage condition. Comes with a letter of authenticity from Jay Baxter and a Gotta Have Rock & Roll Certificate of Authenticity.