Auction 612
All 131 lots of Heritage: Auction 612 (Apr 22, 2005). 67 sold. Top lot $50,788. Prices and results of every lot.
Auction facts
- Auction house
- Heritage
- Date
- 2005-04-22
- Lots offered
- 131
Lots
- Lot 21081: Rarely seen without one, a fedora was almost as important to blues pioneer John Lee Hooker as his guitar was. Here is one such hat, 100% wool felt in like-new condition, signed by Hooker in black magic marker on the brim. John Lee Hooker Signed Hat.
- Lot 21298: Ray Benson and several friends made their mark in Austin, Texas, after forming the group "Asleep at the Wheel." Since 1970, Benson has gathered nine Grammy awards and has been called "The King of Texas Swing Music." Texas Hatters made this Stetson style hat especially for the country star and inside it is so labeled. It shows very little age wear and is in fine condition. This is a wonderful collectible associated with the leader of "Asleep at the Wheel." Ray Benson Hat.
- Lot 21299: During the late 1950s, only one performer rivaled the chart dominance of Elvis Presley, and his name was Pat Boone. While Elvis made parents fearful of rock and roll, Boone made the music appear safe and non-threatening. With over 54 charted hits, Pat Boone left his indelible mark in the history of rock and roll, as well as going on to become a major television and movie star. Still actively performing to packed houses, Pat Boone is still a favorite with his fans. Offered here is a brown buckski
- Lot 21300: A member of the Browns, who had the number one hit in 1959, Jim Ed Brown had his best chart successes later as part of a duet with Helen Cornelius. This lot includes a green jacket made exclusively for Jim Ed Brown by Geoffrey Beene with the proper name tags along with a pair of tan slacks and a handmade green paisley tie. Jim Ed Brown- Geoffrey Beene Jacket with Slacks and Tie
- Lot 21301: Glen Campbell, a true country legend, began his career as one of the finest studio guitar players in Hollywood, working on classic recording sessions with Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin, and the Mamas and the Papas and earning a stellar reputation in the process. He scored hits with "Wichita Lineman," "Galveston," and "Rhinestone Cowboy," and also experienced crossover success in movies and television. Featured is a stage worn black jumpsuit with multi-colored Phoenix designs on the front, Indian fe
- Lot 21302: The Rhinestone Cowboy's brown leather jacket designed by Robert Lewis, with a handwritten COA from Glen himself. It shows some mild performance wear, which only adds to luster of the piece. Glen Campbell Leather Jacket.
- Lot 21303: Valerie June Carter was the second of Mother Maybelle Carter's three daughters, and together they made up the legendary Carter Family, a popular act on The Grand Ole Opry from the 1950s. Briefly married to singer Carl Smith, June married Johnny Cash in 1968, after performing and recording with the country legend from the early 1960's. Together they scored hits with "It Ain't Me" and "Jackson," plus June won three Grammys on her own before she died in 2003. This beautiful embroidered stage dress
- Lot 21304: Valerie June Carter was the second of Mother Maybelle Carter's three daughters, and together they made up the legendary Carter Family, a popular act on The Grand Ole Opry from the 1950s. Briefly married to singer Carl Smith, June married Johnny Cash in 1968, after performing and recording with the country legend from the early 1960's. Together they scored hits with "It Ain't Me" and "Jackson," plus June won three Grammys on her own before she died in 2003. The photo does not do justice to this l
- Lot 21305: Johnny Cash was one of the most powerful forces in the shaping of American popular music. Scoring more than 100 Top 40 country hits, plus a dozen pop hits, "The Man in Black" authored more than 400 songs that painted images which became a narrative for the American dream. Cash got his start at Sun Records, and, like his labelmates Elvis Presley, Charlie Rich, and Jerry Lee Lewis, he made the record label money with such hits as "I Walk The Line," "There You Go," and "Ballad Of A Teenage Queen."
- Lot 21308: Helen Cornelius Dress
- Lot 21309: Best known as the charismatic frontman of the Who, Roger Daltrey also forged a parallel solo career beginning in 1973, when the group had begun to fall apart in the aftermath of "Quadrophenia." Featured here is a heavy brown leather, double-breasted, three-quarter length faux-fur lined coat that once belonged to the rocker. It's in excellent condition with just enough wear to give it character. Daltrey was seen wearing the coat on a BBC television show that did a feature on the rocker's trout fa
- Lot 21311: Merle Haggard Suit Designed by Turk
- Lot 21312: Although Hawkins never had great success as a recording artist, he was a prominent member of the Grand Ole Opry by 1955. His signature tune was "The Sunny Side of the Mountain." Hawkins did have some Top 10 Country songs in the late 1940s and early 1950s, but he is forever remembered for having died in the same plane crash that killed Cowboy Copas and Patsy Cline in 1963. This jacket, pants and neckerchief set also includes a satin shirt, and was designed by Rodeo Ben. Hawkshaw's name, as well a
- Lot 21313: A street-style denim hat that originally belonged to Jimi Hendrix -- very cool item on its own, the rock-god status of its former owner makes it a real treasure. Jimi Hendrix Denim Hat.
- Lot 21314: A large part of John Lee Hooker's stage persona was tied into his attire, namely his trademark hats and sunglasses. Featured are a swanky pair of Ray-Bans, Hooker's trademark shades, along with a case and a letter of authenticity from John Lee Hooker Jr. John Lee Hooker's Stage Worn Sunglasses.
- Lot 21316: The dynamic country duo the Kendalls (father Royce and daughter Jeannie) scored their first major hit in 1977 with the Grammy winning single "Heaven's Just a Sin Away." The Kendalls followed with more than a dozen albums and three #1 singles, and were a major concert act right up until Royce's death in 1998. Featured is a two-piece suit worn by Royce, designed by Prestige West, and adorned with silver sequins on the lapels, pockets, and down the sides of the suit and pants. Also included is Jean
- Lot 21318: Large display featuring an assortment of concert used relics from the legendary Kiss founder that includes a black leather glove, two spiked wristbands, a black leather and metallic belt and two original Gene Simmons personal guitar picks. Handsomely matted and framed along with a felt tip signature and two photographs of Simmons in full costume. Obvious signs of stage usage for the concert worn items, otherwise in fine condition. KISS: Gene Simmons Worn Costume Display.
- Lot 21319: Charlie was half of the harmonizing Louvin Brothers, major hitmakers of the 1940s and 1950s, until they disbanded in 1963 after which he had a successful solo career. Offered here is a custom made stage suit with his name tag sewn in, dated 10/4/72, paisley lining. Charlie Louvin- Red Two Piece Western Style Suit.
- Lot 21320: Loretta Lynn Pink Dress with Feathers
- Lot 21321: This blue-and-purple dress, once owned and word by Loretta Lynn, is trimmed in sequins and lace and comes with a color photograph in Lynn in the outfit. Loretta Lynn Dress.
- Lot 21322: From the year-long 1990 Blond Ambition Tour promoting the album of the same name, which yielded the number-one hit "Vogue" in May of that year. The polyester jacket is in mint condition. Madonna Tour Jacket.
- Lot 21323: Barbara Mandrell became a household name in the 70s and 80s. Known for her string of hit singles and popular television variety series as well as performing with her sisters, Louise and Irlene, Barbara is still beloved in country music today. Lillie Rubin designed this opulent purple sequined 2-piece gown for Mandrell. In like-new condition, this gown is certainly dazzling and would make a wonderful display piece. Included with this gown is a handwritten letter to the Country Music Wax Museum by
- Lot 21324: This colorful patchwork ensemble was worn by country singer Barbara Mandrell on the "Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell Sisters" variety show of the early '80s. The show scored great ratings during its entire two-year run, but went off the air was because star Mandrell was suffering from exhaustion. Included with the two-piece suit are, of course, a pair of red suspenders and a comically large necktie. Also included is a tour booklet that shows Barbara wearing this outfit with Red Skelton in the
- Lot 21325: Mel McDaniel has certainly achieved success in the country music industry. A member of the Grand Ole Opry, McDaniel put together a string of country hits in the 1980s. His biggest hit came in 1993 with his Grammy nominated song, "Baby's Got Her Blue Jeans On". These gorgeous white ostrich cowboy boots are in fine shape and are signed by the star at the boot top. Mel McDaniel Autographed White Ostrich Cowboy Boots.