A Signed Babe Ruth Baseball Featured in Witherell’s Mantuary Online Auction Just Before Father’s Day

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A Signed Babe Ruth Baseball Featured in Witherell’s  Mantuary Online Auction Just Before Father’s Day

SACRAMENTO, California
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May 30, 2018

Babe Ruth, Lefty O'Doul, Lefty Grove and others Signed Baseball (1927-1930)

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A Signed Babe Ruth Baseball Featured in Witherell’s
Mantuary Online Auction Just Before Father’s Day

What: Mantuary Auction (Online)

When: Opened Monday, May 28, 2018, at 10:00 a.m.

Closes Monday, June 11, 2018, starting at 10:00 a.m.

Annex Preview: Tuesday, June 5 - 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Where: Preview at Witherell’s, 1925 C Street, Sacramento 95811

Exclusively on http://www.bidsquare.com/

Who: Brian Witherell, Antiques Roadshow appraiser, and Witherell’s Chief Operating Officer

Why: This pop-up auction features Father's Day gift ideas and politically correct and incorrect items for the library, study, game room, man cave or garage. A curated sale of the stuff men like!

Sacramento, Ca. | Wednesday, May 30, 2018 – More than 129 lots of exquisite history and unique memorabilia dedicated to the men in your life will be featured at Witherell’s Mantuary Auction right before Father’s Day.

How many dads out there are already groaning about opening another tie or a cologne on Father’s Day Sunday? Shake it up this year and find a unique gift at auction.

In 2012, a baseball with a pristine Babe Ruth signature sold for more than $380,000. Witherell’s Mantuary Auction is featuring a multi-signed baseball, which includes the signature of George Herman Ruth (1895-1948) inducted to the Hall of Fame in 1936. The baseball comes to Witherell’s by family tradition. The consignor’s father gathered the signatures for this baseball while attending American’s pastime games as a child in the 1920’s. The ball comes with a certificate of authenticity that showcases the New York Yankees Right Fielder’s signature in addition to Lefty O'Doul, Charlie Gehringer, Lefty Grove, Dutch Henry and others.

First Edition "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer", Mark Twain

“The consignor’s father gathered the signatures as a child, grew up to serve in our military during WW2, and was raised in a high functioning family,” said Brian Witherell, Chief Operating Officer at Witherell’s Inc. “This baseball was definitely a family treasure and although our consignor is sad to see it go, he knows this prized possession will go to a good home.” The signed baseball will now be offered at auction with an estimate of $2,500-5000.

Another top featured item at the Mantuary auction is a First Edition of “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” published in 1876. This paperback from the 1800s is in a condition that one would expect, but with a tremendous history that would be worth $5,000-10,000. The compelling component of this item is its story, as it comes from the Nash family in Sacramento who inherited the book by direct family descent. The consignor’s uncle was Mark Twain’s attorney. This rare first edition of Tom Sawyer book is estimated at $1,000-2,500.

Rolex is the world’s most widely recognized luxury watch brand. A classic Rolex men’s Day-Date Presidential watch with a diamond dial of 18k yellow gold (40mm. Ref. 18038, circa 1981) sapphire crystals, quick change date, and bark finish bracelet. Known as the king of watches, consumers have come to admire their precision and consistency. The Rolex Day-Date Presidential is estimated at $5000 - $6000.

The public auction preview will be held at the Witherell’s Annex on Tuesday, June 5 from 1 PM – 4 PM. Catalogs for auction will be available online through http://www.bidsquare.com/

About Witherell’s

Witherell's experienced team of appraisers and auctioneers have been handling fine art and objects of value since 1969. Rooted in a passion for beautiful and special objects, this Sacramento–based family business hosts contemporary auctions with an international reach. Whether buying or selling, clientele can count on Witherell's for a seamless experience with exceptional service. COO, Brian Witherell is an author, lecturer and frequently invited expert on Public Television’s Antiques Roadshow.