Sale 1912
New York
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30 November 2007
Price realised
USD 812
Estimate
Duke Ellington An ivory handled conductor's baton, engraved on the tip of the handle Presented to Duke Ellington by the Dodge Dealers of Chicagoland, December 31, 1939. Accompanied by the original velvet lined case. 18 in. (45.7 cm.)
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