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Important Rosa Parks Archive, Gibson Guitar & Estates

Fri, Feb 27, 2026 12:00PM EST
  2026-02-27 12:00:00 2026-02-27 12:00:00 America/New_York Block Auction House Block Auction House : Important Rosa Parks Archive, Gibson Guitar & Estates https://auction.blockauctionhouse.com/auctions/block-auction-house/important-rosa-parks-archive-gibson-guitar-estates-22295
Block Auction House presents an Important Winter Estates Auction highlighted by the Rosa Parks Congressional Career Archive, documenting Parks’ professional life in Detroit following her historic civil rights leadership. Presented during Black History Month, the sale features African and African American material, a 1966 Gibson ES-335TD, and handcrafted model ships by Otto J. Kirchner. Additional offerings include estate jewelry, fine art, decorative arts, and furniture. Live, online-only on February 27th at 12:00 PM EDT.
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Lot 352

Sarah Coventry Gold-Tone Calla Lily Brooch with Rhinestones

Estimate: $30 - $60
Starting Bid
$15

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Vintage brooch by Sarah Coventry features a stylized floral form executed in gold-tone metal with a textured finish. The design centers on a marquise-shaped faceted stone in an amber tone, framed by leaf-like elements accented with clear rhinestones. The brooch is finished with a pin-back closure on the reverse and is marked “SARAH COV.” Brooch is in good condition with light surface wear consistent with age. Please see photos for additional details. Dimensions: 1.5 x 4.875 inWeight: 41.03 gShelf: 67A

Condition

All items show signs of wear consistent with age and use. The absence of specific condition notes does not imply the item is in perfect condition or free from defects. Please review all photos carefully before bidding.
Overall Dimensions
Width: 4.88 in
Depth: 1.50 in

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Provenance: From a private collection. Additional provenance, if known, is listed in the lot description. Block Auction House makes no guarantees regarding provenance unless stated in writing.