Danny Kaye: A Showman's Life

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Absentee bidding for this session ends on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 5:00 PM .
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Lot #28:

Danny Kaye Personally Engraved Silver Cigarette Case and 10k Gold Lighter.

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Danny Kaye, 1950s, Danny Kaye. Constructed from high-quality chrome-plated metal, this. 4.25 x 3.25 in. vintage cigarette case showcases a textured exterior with “Danny" engraved in cursive at the front top center. The gold-tone finished interior is engraved with “Sincere wishes / from two English friends / Jean & Joan" on the front. “Chromium Plate Made in England" is stamped on the inner edge at the top, with “Aristocrat" at the bottom. Featuring a push clasp that snaps shut, the case includes the original yellow elastic ribbon on the right side, along with a card reading “In Appreciation" at the top and “As a token of our sincere admiration / Joan + Jean" handwritten below. Accompanied by 1-Zippo brand 14k gold filled flip-top lighter with rope wick and engraved “DK" on the front. Comes in a decorative illustrated gift box measuring 4.5 x 3.5 in. Exhibiting expected age. In vintage fine condition. From the personal collection of Danny and Sylvia Fine Kaye.