Sammy Davis Jr.'s Golf Shoes and Boots

Description

Shoes:  Pair of brown alligator skin golf shoes with lace cover and gold-toned “FJ” decoration on cover.  FootJoy brand.

Boots: Pair of brown leather cowboy boots with decorative tan stitching throughout. Sole of shoe has golf cleats throughout. 

These items were originally purchased from Christie's East during their June 19, 1993, auction. They were part of lot 6, which consisted of property from Sammy Davis Jr.’s golf club locker at the Desert Inn in Las Vegas. The lot included a pair of custom-made Tony Lama brown lizard cowboy boots with golf cleats, a pair of lizard golf shoes with cleats, a pair of black Cole Haan leather loafers, a Harrah’s Club money clip, and a sign reading "The Candy Man / Sammy Davis Jr." which he fastened to the front of his golf cart while playing at the Desert Inn.

Includes Planet Hollywood Certificate of Authenticity

Condition

Shoes: Light cracking throughout uppers.  Wear on sole from use. 

Boots: Right Boot - Minor indentation at top of vamp from lack of interior support. Corrosion throughout spikes on bottom of sole. Creases most likely from original use.  Left Boot - Minor tear at reverse side of pull tab at proper right side. Corrosion and rust throughout cleats on bottom of sole.

Unit Dimension

Shoes: 4.5" high x 4.5" wide x 11.75" long

Boots: 14.5" high x 3.75" wide x 11.5" long

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