We had almost forgotten these.
Almost.
These are extraordinary artifacts from some of the most legendary stars and public figures ever. We photographed them a few years ago in Manhattan shortly before they were auctioned off at a major auction house on the upper east side.
We thought we'd share them with you now.
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| These are the actual Ten Commandments that Moses (Charlton Heston) accepted from God in the epic Cecil B. DeMille movie of the same name. |
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| An engraved cigarette case presented to Clark Gable by producer David O. Selznick upon the completion of the movie Gone With The Wind. |
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| Frank Sinatra's silver chain-link Cartier watch. |
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| A handwritten letter from Joe DiMaggio to Marilyn Monroe. To him she was "Merlyn." |
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| A not-so-flattering photograph of Marilyn Monroe apparently taken near the end of her life. |
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| The presidential seal on the blue lap blanket from the presidential limousine that transported President John F. Kennedy through Dallas on the day he was assassinated. |
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| A gold and diamond pendant that Elvis Presley wore around his neck when he toured in concert. The pendant is displayed by the vivacious Carole Cirucci. |
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