Web simulcast auction of over 700 items set for weekend
A saxophone apparently autographed by former president Bill Clinton is one of the highlights of a massive collectables auction being held by the US Marshals Service starting Friday.
The U.S. Marshals Service national jewelry auction has 700 lots of jewelry, diamonds, Rolex watches and collectible coins valued anywhere from $1,000 to $129,000 (for a Lady’s 3.08 carat diamond ring).
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The Clinton autographed, gold plated E.M. Winston Boston Pro Model Tenor Saxophone is valued between $1100 and $1,600. The sax was signed on the bell in black Bill Clinton and dated 10/20/05, according to the Marshals Service.
There is no history of the sax but it likely has an interesting past as the US Marshals Service is the “primary custodian of the Department of Justice Asset Forfeiture Program” which collects items mostly from criminal activities. Proceeds generated from asset sales are used to compensate victims, supplement funding for law enforcement initiatives and support community programs.
In June a US Marshals online auction of the personal effects of Ted Kaczynski, aka the Unabomber, raised $232,246 which was divvied up among to Kaczynski’s victims
The auction will be simulcast on the Web at U.S. Marshals Art Auction: Online Auction by Gaston & Sheehan Friday and Saturday. A preview will be held at the Reliant Center in Houston Thursday from noon to 5 p.m. CST.
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