Lot # 501: 1960s Austrian Crystal Brooch Given to Marilyn Monroe by Joe DiMaggio (Rosenstein Estate LOA)

Category: Movies & Music

Starting Bid: $250.00

Bids: 13 (Bid History)

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Item was in Auction "December 9th, 2015 Holiday Catalog Auction (#45)",
which ran from 11/17/2015 12:20 PM to
12/10/2015 2:15 PM



This “EISENBERG” manufactured Austrian crystal brooch measures approximately 2-½” x 2” x 1” and weighs 31 grams. The face of the brooch is adorned with dozens of crystals in various cuts, the verso is stamped with the manufacturer’s name “EISENBERG”. The brooch is in NM condition and is accompanied by a Sidney Rosenstein Estate LOA that states, “My father [David Rosenstein] acquired this brooch personally from Inez Melson, Marilyn Monroe’s business manager in the early 1960’s shortly after Marilyn’s death. Ms. Melson indicated that it was one of Marilyn’s favorites as it was given to her by her husband Joe DiMaggio.”