An auction of Chicago Outfit boss Al Capone’s possessions brought in more than $3 million Friday night.
Here’s a look at the lots that had the highest winning bids:
Capone’s favorite Colt .45-caliber semi-automatic pistol
Estimate: $100,000-$150,000
Sold for: $860,000
The gun Al Capone reportedly called “sweetheart,” a Colt .45-caliber semi-automatic pistol, sold at auction on Oct. 8, 2021 for $860,000. (Sheldon Carpenter/Witherell’s)
Capone’s Colt .38-caliber semi-automatic blue pistol
Estimate: $30,000-$60,000
Sold for: $200,000
Capone’s monogramed Patek Philippe pocket watch
Estimate: $25,000-$50,000
Sold for: $190,000
A platinum and diamond Patek Philippe pocket watch with the initials AC, that once belonged to mob boss Al Capone is seen on display at Witherell’s Auction House in Sacramento, Calif., on, Aug. 25, 2021. (Rich Pedroncelli/AP)
Al and Mae Capone’s decorative cigar humidor
Estimate: $5,000-$10,000
Sold for: $120,000
Capone’s platinum diamond monogramed pocket knife
Estimate: $2,500-$5,000
Sold for: $75,000
A platinum and diamond pocket knife with the name “AL” in diamonds that once belonged to mob boss Al Capone is seen on display at Witherell’s Auction House in Sacramento, Calif., on Aug. 25, 2021. (Rich Pedroncelli/AP)
Al and Mae Capone’s bed
Estimate: $2,500-$5,000
Sold for: $70,000
Al and Mae Capone’s bed from their home in Florida was sold at auction in California on Oct. 8, 2021. (Witherell’s)
Capone’s diamond “AC” pendant
Estimate: $2,500-$5,000
Sold for: $60,000
Al Capone’s 14K diamond monogram pendant was sold at auction on Oct. 8, 2021. (Sheldon Carpenter/Witherell’s/HANDOUT)
Al and Mae Capone’s marble Madonna bust
Estimate: $5,000-$10,000
Sold for: $55,000
Personal letter from Capone to his son, Sonny, from Alcatraz
Estimate: $25,000-$50,000
Sold for: $45,000
A personal letter to Sonny Capone from his father Al Capone when the elder was in Alcatraz for tax evasion. (Witherell’s) (Witherell’s)
Capone’s gold initialed “AC” money clip
Estimate: $2,500-$5,000
Sold for: $45,000
Al Capone’s 14k yellow gold money clip is displayed at Witherell’s auction house in Sacramento, Calif. on Oct. 4, 2021. (Nick Otto/AFP via Getty Images/AFP via Getty Images)
Source: Witherell’s
