Antique 1920's ladies vanity set with 17 pieces total. Pink Celluloid, adorned with beautiful blue and orange glass beads.

PROVENANCE: The family property of Sam R. Costello a close associate of Al Capone, as seen in the infamous "lawn photo" along with many notable members of the Chicago group.

Sam R. Costello's untimely death took place on February 10th, 1938 at the behest of Jim Emery and due to a dispute over territory. Al Capone's wish for a lasting friendship between the two, as seen in the 1931 baptism photo, was short lived. This collection of cherished artifacts traces its origins through several generations of the Battaglia and Costello families, hailing from Termini Imerese and Caccamo in Siciliy, Italy. The families immigrated from these neighboring towns to the Chicago/Chicago Heights area at the turn of the Century.

I have a file full of photographs and the Provenance information for the Family Property of Sam R. Costello.

Condition:

Fair/Good. Varies per object, some mint others are cracking/rusted or broken. This is being sold AS IS.