July 19 Rostenkowski Estate & Chicago Auction
auction•1 day sale •sale is over
Dates
Thu
Jul 19
5pm
2018
Terms
15% Buyer's Premium and taxes apply.
All items as is, where is.
Cash and credit cards accepted, Same price. Payment expected for all items within one hour of the end of the auction unless other arrangements have been made with Ian in advance.
You may pick up your items the day of the auction or up to 4 days after the auction.
Pictures added 7-18-18, 10:15pm
Today's auction should be our most exciting auction to date! Thanks to coverage by the Chicago Tribune and WBBM News Radio, and networks of folks in news media, political and the Chicago community, this evening's live event promises to be as much fun as it will be interesting.
Check out the catalog: https://lot14.hibid.com/catalog/138062/july-19-u--s--congressman-rostenkowski-and-chicago-auction/
After multiple sales by the family of former Congressman and Chairman of the U.S. House of Represntatives Ways and Means Committee, Lot 14 was given the honor of selling more than 300 of the Congressman's possessions. These are not the leftovers! We have articles that have not been offered before, and almost every article will sell with NO RESERVE!
- Hitchcock Chair bought by Congressman Dan Rostenkowski (DR) and at the center of his indictment and conviction (and Presidential Pardon!).
- Personalized and signed picture to DR from Speaker Tip O'Neill
- Retired Congressional Illinois License Plate "R"
- Congressional License Plates "8"
- DR1 License Plates
- Pickard China Pitcher celebrating the Bicentennial of the House Ways and Means Committee, and identical to the one given to President Bush by DR
- White House Official picture of President Reagan, Speaker O'Neill, DR and others
- Desk and flag from DR's Chicago Office
- Unusual large flag / bunting from DR's collection
- Key from 1975 Dedication of Kluczynski Federal Building
- Signed golf photo and letter from President Ford to DR
- Signed note to DR from President Humphrey
- Signed Jack Nicklaus, Lee Trevino and a couple of dozen other golf photos and mementos
- Personalized golf bag, portfolio and other pieces
- White House and Congressional crystal presentation pieces
- Personalized gift box presented to DR by Ken Lay and Enron
- Marshall Field's Santa Banner
- Signed personal and political books
- Articles owned by DR's father, Alderman Joe Rostenkowski
- St. John's Military Academy Diploma, class photo, reunion photo and reunion banner, award, mug, map and other pieces
- Harper's Weekly original art
- Original Polish art
- The original iconic Charcoal sketch of the Congressman's Portrait, and hundreds of the poster copies!
- Several group pictures of the House Ways and Means Committees
- Personalized DR golf clothing and amazing golf pants!
- 1974 Cordless Rotary phone
- Steuben Soaring Eagle ($5,800 original retail) given to DR by the Chicago Board of Trade
- 3 U.S. House of Representatives trunks, with keys
and about another 250 great objects!
Ian is working with The Illinois Department of Revenue and we anticipate NOT having to charge Sales tax for DR Estate Consignment Items. 15% Buyer's Premium still applies.
The Illinois High School Scholastic Bowl Coaches Association (www.ihssbca.org) will be assisting at the Auction and raising money to support their students!
We are also offering about 30 lots including collectible bottles, silver and historic coins and currency, stamps, Illinois Senate (#10) and Retired Illinois Senate (#1) License Plates, Vintage Little Red Riding Hood cookie Jar, Political pins, Antique Shotgun and Dictaphone and other great items!
Still reading? If you mention this email to Danielle and do any political impersonation (man, woman, child or pet!), we have some free Rostenkowski political swag for you!
July 19, 2018 Noon - 5pm Preview
3:30 - 4:30 Coin Dealers on site to buy, sell and appraise coins and currency
5:00 Auction!
Note: Lot 14 intends to take the entire catalog IN ORDER! through this evening's auction. You are welcome to eat and drink (whatever you'd like!) in teh auction room during the auction. Minelli's stays open until 6pm.
I still have some very exciting news and as negotiations proceed, I will disclose as much as I can when I can!
Ian S. Kasper, Principal Auctioneer
Lot 14 Auctions, P.C.
7900 North Milwaukee Avenue, Unit 2
Niles, Illinois 60714
847-625-0555
847-625-0505 fax
Illinois Auctioneer License 440.002110
Illinois Auction Firm License 444.000487
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