75C. Del Webb 1947-64 Yankees World Series Rings

This remarkable Collection consists of sixteen rings, a tie clip and Del Webb's initialed jewelry box. The Collection traded hands a decade ago when it was sold as part of the historic Barry Halper Collection. The following description appeared in Sotheby's catalogue for that noteworthy event:
"This extremely important collection features fifteen rings representing all fifteen World Series and A.L. Championships won by the Yankees during the tenure of Yankees owner Del Webb. Included are Webb's ten World Series Rings (1947, 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1956, 1958, 1961, 1962) and five A.L. Championship rings (1955, 1957, 1960, 1963, 1964). Each ring is 14k gold (except for 1949, which is 10k) and has Del Webb's name engraved inside the band. The World Series rings each have an approximately 2/4 ct. diamond in the center. Each A.L. Championship ring is decorated with several smaller diamonds, as well as rubies and sapphires. The rings are housed in a a special custom-made black leather jewelry box with Del Webb's initials ("D-E-W") in gold letters on top. The rings are accompanied by a 1949 Yankees World Champions 10k gold tie clip with "Del Webb" engraved on the reverse and a 1949 10K gold "ladies" ring, which is identical in design but considerably smaller than the standard 1949 World Series ring. While all Yankees World Series and Championship rings (especially those of a Yankees owner) are greatly prized, many collectors hold the 1953 and 1961 rings in highest regard. The 1953 ring commemorates the Yankees unprecedented fifth consecutive World's Championship and is designed with a large "5" on top. The 1961 ring, of course, commemorates what is one of the most legendary and celebrated teams in all of baseball history, rivaled, perhaps, only by the 1927 Yankees. This collection is an amazing tribute to the team's two decades of baseball domination. Barry Halper obtained these rings directly from Mrs. Del Webb, and included is a letter of authenticity written and signed by her. Ring sized vary between 10 1/2 and 11. 19 pieces." Est: EOR