Frank Sinatra's Cal Neva Lodge Gold Cuff Links

$1,250.00

Rare Frank Sinatra's Cal Neva Lodge Gold Cuff Links

This is one of the most desirable and collectible casino and Frank Sinatra related items. Condition - EXCELLENT! Although we have owned a number of the Cal Neva Lighters over the years, this is the first time we have ever acquired the Frank Sinatra Cal Neva Cuff Links. Very RARE!! 14k Gold plated with faux diamonds. With raised sculpted on each cuff link "Frank Sinatra's Cal Neva Lodge".

During the time this item was made, Frank Sinatra was at a very high point in his life and career and figured that it would be great to partner up with buddy Dean Martin and silent partner, Chicago mob boss, Sam "Momo" Giancana, and others to run his own casino, the Cal Neva Lodge. However, Nevada gaming commission regulations prohibited the attendance of any known criminals at any of its licensed gaming facilities. Since the FBI was watching the Cal Neva closely, they reported that mob boss Sam Giancana did visit the facility and his presence was acknowledged by Frank Sinatra. As a result, Frank Sinatra lost his gaming license for the Cal Neva. Years later, in the early 1980s, Frank would redeem himself before the Nevada gaming commission and win his license back after grueling testimony by himself, Kirk Douglas, the Los Angeles sheriff, and many others. It's interesting to note that in Frank Sinatra's testimony, he stated that he never saw Sam Giancana at the Cal Neva.

As you can see from above, this particular Cal Neva cuff link set from Frank Sinatra's ownership is highly collectible and desirable not because of any hype but because of its true value derived from (1) the richness of this true story; (2) the rarity of this item; (3) the condition and appearance of this item; AND (4) the fact that this was the only time in Frank Sinatra's life that he owned a casino outright, even though it was for only 2 years.