Fans of the legendary Lucille Ball can now own a piece of her life.
Heritage Auctions has announced the sale of rare personal effects and mementos of the legendary comedienne including love letters between Ball and her second husband Gary Morton, her 1984 Rolls Royce and her personal address book.
These items and more are being offered as part of Heritage Auction Galleries Beverly Hills' July 17 Signature Music & Entertainment Memorabilia Auction. The love letters between Ball and Morton span their 28 year marriage and her address book includes listings for some legendary performers including Jack Benny, Edgar Bergen, Milton Berle, Dean Martin, and Ethel Merman.
The auction is being made possible due to the items coming to Heritage via Susie Morton, who married Gary Morton in 1996, seven years after Ball died in 1989. Morton is perhaps better known as Susie McAllister, a former professional golfer on the LPGA Tour.
"Susie has lived with these relics of Lucy and Gary's life for more than 10 years," said Doug Norwine, Director of Music & Entertainment Auctions at Heritage. "She did it out of respect for her late husband and out of respect for Lucy's amazing legacy. Now she's ready to part with these treasures as she remodels her house to make it completely her own."
Other items up for auction will include artwork, silverware and Ball's favorite backgammon boards, a game which was reportedly a passion of the actress.
Story courtesy of CNN
Friday, July 9, 2010
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