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Frank Sinatra Photo by George Kalinsky

Frank Sinatra Artifacts

PERSONAL ITEMS COLLECTED BY SINGER’S GOLF INSTRUCTOR FRIEND

In 1960, Frank Sinatra joined other partners, including buddy Dean Martin, to purchase the Cal-Neva resort and casino on the shores of Lake Tahoe. Like any good businessman, Sinatra (1915-1998) worked to promote his resort.

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ENTERTAINMENT SIGNATURE® AUCTION 7144 is scheduled for June 25, 2016, in Dallas and online at HA.com/7144. For information, contact Garry Shrum at 214-409-1585 or GarryS@HA.com.

Part of this effort included handing out Cal-Neva lighters to friends. “Frank never turned down a chance to promote his business,” says Heritage Auctions consignment director and entertainment specialist Garry Shrum. “If you were lucky, he personally handed you a Cal-Neva lighter.”

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Frank Sinatra-Related Set of Cigarette Lighters from the Cal-Neva Lodge
Frank Sinatra-Related Set of Cigarette Lighters from the Cal-Neva Lodge, early 1960s
Estimate: $800-$1,200

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A set of Cal-Neva lighters, given by Sinatra to his California golf instructor, are featured in Heritage’s entertainment auction scheduled for June in Dallas.

The golf pro who worked with Sinatra was a friend who attended Sinatra’s 1966 wedding to actress Mia Farrow, Shrum says. “He became friends with Sinatra and met several people on his staff, including his head of security and executive assistant Dorothy Uhlemann.”

Other Sinatra items from the collection include a pair of custom-made boots and a record-company jacket.

“These are personal pieces from an icon of American culture,” Shrum says. “These aren’t records or store-bought items. These are pieces that came from close to his soul, things he owned or handed out to friends. These items are still popular with fans everywhere.”

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Frank Sinatra Pair of Custom-Made Boots
Frank Sinatra Pair of Custom-Made Boots, circa 1980s
Estimate: $1,000-$1,500

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Frank Sinatra-Related Duets Jacket
Frank Sinatra-Related “Duets” Jacket, circa 1990s
Estimate: $800-$1,200

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Frank Sinatra Set of Sterling Silver Jewelry
Frank Sinatra Set of Sterling Silver Jewelry, 1940s-1970s
Estimate: $1,000-$2,000

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