The June 24, 2000, Gerald Burg & Dr. Kardatzke Collections, Sale 6
Lot 896 
A Few Good Men. Naval cap worn by
Demi Moore. This bucket style Officer's cap features a "Property of Vietnam
Veterans in the Media, Prod. Inv., 'A Few Good Men', With: Demi Moore -- Aug.
1, 1991" badge. Accompanying the cap; two black & white production stills of
Ms. Moore, and a laminated mini-poster with prop inventory card. Fine.
Estimated Value $300-500.
Lot 897
Coca-Cola Memorabilia. Four items of Coke
collectibles. Two "vintagesque" mini-poster mirrors, a Coke bottle charm, and a
1915 Coca-Cola Convention box with a mother-of-pearl cutter.
Estimated
Value $100-UP.
Lot 898
Coca-Cola Vintage School Set. A "Delicious
and Refreshing" piece of America. This 8", red case features; 2 pencils, 1
combination red & blue pencil, 1 pen holder, 1 penpoint, 1 eraser, 1 ruler, and
2 school size blotters. Nearly mint.
Estimated Value $75-125.
Lot 899
Eisenhower Clock. A beautiful, leather bound
alarm clock measuring approximately 3½ x 3½". President
Eisenhower presented this clock to a Press Corps correspondent on his
presidential campaign of 1952. Adorned with a small bronze placard reading
"Eisenhower Special/ Chicago - Denver/ July, 1952/ United Air Lines." Also
includes a small wooden box made from olive wood with inlay design of a bird.
Estimated Value $150-250.
Lot 900
Ford, Henry. Automotive pioneer and tycoon.
About eight, ¼" strands of hair collected by Ford's barber, Joseph
Zaroski, on May 6, 1943. Mounted inside a small gilt frame attached to a copy
of an affidavit filed on March, 1998 attesting to the authenticity of the hair.
A color photocopy of the envelope in which this hair was originally placed
accompanies. According to the affidavit, "... Zaroski was Ford's barber from
1929 to 1944 at the Dearborn Inn in Dearborn, MI. His chauffeur waited in the
same room while Mr. Ford had his hair cut. The doors were always closed... My
father saved this hair as a special remembrance. Helen J. Pierce". Comes with a
Detroit News article of Zaroski's life as Ford's personal barber. This
remarkable relic is protected by a firm crystal clear poly-glass holder that
can double as a frame. 11 x 14".
Estimated Value $300-500.
Lot 901
Large Lot of Entertainment & The Arts Ephemera.
A quaint collection of colorful printed ephemera from a vintage Chinese
"poster doll", to a 1st Edition of "The Etude" music magazine. Also includes
numerous postcards, playbills, programs, and poster stamps. We urge your
thorough examination of this lot as it contains numerous treasures. Sold as
is, no returns. Floor bidders only.
Estimated Value $50-UP.
Lot 902
Large Lot of Political Ephemera. A very
interesting collection of items ranging from the quirky (painted "Bicentennial"
rocks & pens), to the antiquated (magazines, stamps and first day covers). Also
featuring a Harry S. Truman 100th Anniversary Commemorative Folio issued by the
Postal Society, an Encyclopedia of Political Buttons, a vintage political sash
and a box of miscellaneous patches, pins and books. We urge your thorough
examination of this lot as it contains numerous treasures. Sold as is, No
returns. Floor Bidders only.
Estimated Value $100-UP.
Lot 903
Lennon, John. Beatles Icon. About six 2/3"
strands of the slain musical legend John Lennon's hair, encased in a beautiful
golden locket. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity witnessed by Public
Notary, Kimberly Blackman and a supporting affidavit relating to the
certification of the piece. This remarkable relic is protected by a firm
crystal clear polyglass holder that can double as a frame. 11 x 14".
Estimated Value $500-750.
Lot 904
Monroe, Marilyn. The 20th Century's Greatest
Sex Symbol. Authentic 1/3 inch strand of hair encased in ornate golden
frame taken from a lock of Monroe's hair saved by her mother. World famous
expert, Charles Hamilton has certified the authenticity and origin of the
piece. Eleven pages of Charles Hamilton's certification are enclosed. This
remarkable relic is protected by a firm crystal clear poly-glass holder that
can double as a frame. 11 x 14".
Estimated Value $350-600.
Lot 905
Mort Walker's Beetle Bailey.
Original Inscribed Comic Panel for the Strip Beetle Bailey Signed
by Mort Walker. One page, Quarto, on artists board, n.p., undated. Being a
single panel cartoon featuring the cast of Walker's syndicated comic strip with
frothy beer mugs raised above their heads, inscribed with the greeting:
"Cheers! Best Wishes! Mort Walker." Very Fine.
Estimated Value
$100-UP.
From the Gerald Burg collection.
Lot 906 
No Way Out. Orion Pictures (1987). A
U.S. Navy Dress Jacket worn by Kevin Costner in the opening scene of the Orion
Pictures 1987 film, No Way Out. Being a Size 38, U.S. Navy Blue.
Extremely Fine. Accompanied by a Black & White, 8 x 10" film still from
the movie No Way Out which shows a debonair Kevin Costner in the
beribboned U.S. Navy Dinner Jacket.
Estimated Value $300-400.
Inscribed plaque (inside front pocket) "Property of Vietnam Veterans in
the Media - Production Inventory - 'No Way Out' Kevin Kostner - Navy Dinner
Dress Jacket - Jan. 10, 1987".
Lot 907 
No Way Out. (Orion Pictures, 1987). A
Navy Cap worn by Kevin Kostner in the 1987 film. A plaque inside the cap
identifies it as being "Property of Vietnam Veterans In The Media -
Production Inventory - 'No Way Out' - Kevin Kostner - Navy Dress Cap - January
10, 1987." . Very Fine. The cap is a Size 7, and like new.
Accompanied by two film stills from the Orion release which depict Kevin
Costner dressed in Navy uniform, holding the prop hat under his arm.
Estimated Value $300-500.
Lot 908
Packard... America's answer to the Rolls Royce.
Lot of Three Stock Certificates 11 x 7.5". 1954. Elaborately
designed borders and vignette top center. Two grey, one orange. Very Good.
Estimated Value $150-250.
Lot 909 
Platoon. (Orion Pictures, 1986). A
soldiers helmet worn by Charlie Sheen in the critically acclaimed Vietnam War
film by Oliver Stone. Fine. Deliberately worn, just as it appeared in
the period war film, otherwise fine. Accompanied by a Black & White film still
depicting the cast of the film, including Charlie Sheen, who wears the prop
helmut.
Estimated Value $500-750.
A plaque set inside the helmut
identifies it as being, "Property Of Vietnam Veterans In The Media - Production
Inventory - PLATOON - with: Sheen, Charlie - January 30, 1986."
Lot 910
Presley, Elvis. "The King." Authentic 1/3
inch strand of Presley's hair in an ornate, double locket. It was
originally acquired by famous late night talk show host Joe Franklin. Elvis
apparently saved some of the hair from his famous first GI haircut and
presented this to Franklin as a memento for his collection. Includes a
description of provenance and biographical information, plus a newspaper
article on this event. This remarkable relic is protected by a firm crystal
clear polyglass holder that can double as a frame. 11 x 14".
Estimated
Value $350-500.
Lot 911 
Rules Of Engagement. Paramount
Pictures (2000). A U.S. Marine Corps Jacket worn by Tommy Lee Jones in the
Paramount Pictures release, Rules Of Engagement. The jacket features
colonel insignia and both marksman and sharp shooter ribbons, and is a size 40
Long. Extremely Fine. Accompanied by a Black & White, 8 x 10" film still
from Rules Of Engagement, which shows Tommy Lee Jones wearing the U.S.
Marine Corps Jacket.
Estimated Value $300-400.
Inside right breast
pocket inscribed plaque: "Property of Vietnam Veterans In The Media -
Production Inventory - 'Rules of Engagement' US Marine Jacket for Tommy Lee
Jones - June 14, 1999".
Lot 912 
The Presidio. Naval cap worn by Sean
Connery. This stunning Officer's cap was worn by the legendary actor in the
1987 film which also starred Mark Harmon and Meg Ryan. Also included in the
collection; a color 8 x 10" glossy of Connery wearing the cap, an official prop
inventory log, and a movie poster. Fine.
Estimated Value $200-300.
The cap features a badge which reads "Property of Vietnam Veterans in
the Media -- 'The Presidio' , For: Sean Connery, 7 - 4 - 87."