Lake, Veronica. (1922-1973): Pair of Lighters and a Signed Card from the FCC

Lake, Veronica. (1922-1973) Pair of Lighters and a Signed Card from the FCC Small collection of items related to the American actress best known for her femme fatale roles in film noirs with Alan Ladd during the 1940s, including a pair of stylish lighters, a signed card from the Federal Communications Commission, and a paper tag reading "Veronica Lake's discarded effects / 16-18 / found in Charles St. Cellar / Winter 1970 by C. M. (Celeste Martin)."  The lighters, a pair of naphtha models, include a leather-wrapped lift-arm style model and a striking metal-bodied lighter that lights—or would, rather, if fuel were present—when the cap is opened. The FCC card, issued the year after she earned her pilot's license in 1946, is signed by Lake to recto and authorizes her to operate radiotelephone equipment on aircraft.  All in fine condition.A prominent film star through much of the 1940s, Lake's career began to decline in part due to her alcoholism.  Despite occasional guest appearances on television, her career never recovered, and she died at only 50 years old from hepatitis and acute kidney injury. Schubertiade Music & Arts LLC - BUY WITH CONFIDENCE! ***ALL AUTOGRAPHS GUARANTEED AUTHENTIC WITHOUT LIMIT*** I was the President of the Professional Autograph Dealers Association from 2013-2018 and a leading and trusted authenticator of autographs, including for many of the world's auction houses and for James Spence (JSA). Schubertiade Music & Arts are also members in good standing of ABAA/ILAB, the most exclusive consortium of Rare Book and Manuscript Dealers in the world, as well as the MLA (Music Librarian Association), and MARIAB (Massachusetts and Rhode Island Antiquarian Booksellers). You can read more about us by searching for Schubertiade Music & Arts and may buy with utmost confidence! SCHUBERTIADE MUSIC & ARTS deals in Music, Entertainment, Literary and other Autographs, Antiquarian Music, Books, Prints, Photographs & Paintings and Ephemera. Please read more about us in our "about me" page by clicking next to our username / feedback listing. We issue seasonal and occasional catalogues - please contact us if you would like to receive notifications or let us know about your collection. Everything we offer is guaranteed authentic without limit and is so stated on the signed and detailed receipt which comes with every item. Because this Guarantee is attached to an actual and meaningful money-back guarantee (see our Terms for further details), this is much more significant than most COAs which are generally but worthless pieces of paper if not issued by recognized experts in the field and backed by a real authenticity return policy. We accept payment by ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS, Check, and by Paypal. Shipping Charges are as listed and are not subject to negotiation. We will of course be happy to combine shipments and do NOT charge multiple shipping charges except for large/heavy items which naturally affect the cost. We ship exclusively via insured FedEx and pride ourselves on our thorough and expert packaging.

Small collection of items related to the American actress best known for her femme fatale roles in film noirs with Alan Ladd during the 1940s, including a pair of stylish lighters, a signed card from the Federal Communications Commission, and a paper tag reading "Veronica Lake's discarded effects / 16-18 / found in Charles St. Cellar / Winter 1970 by C. M. (Celeste Martin)."  The lighters, a pair of naphtha models, include a leather-wrapped lift-arm style model and a striking metal-bodied lighter that lights—or would, rather, if fuel were present—when the cap is opened. The FCC card, issued the year after she earned her pilot's license in 1946, is signed by Lake to recto and authorizes her to operate radiotelephone equipment on aircraft.  All in fine condition.