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Capone Estate, As Seen on Netflix!","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"e853d81a-53a2-4c9e-b8c0-e3a2101493d1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"43\" data-end=\"167\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"43\" data-end=\"53\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"53\" data-end=\"56\"\u003eAl and Mae Capone Family Monogrammed Linen Napkin – Provenance from the Capone Estate Tablecloth and Napkin Set\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"169\" data-end=\"679\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"169\" data-end=\"185\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"188\"\u003eOriginal embroidered linen napkin from the personal household table service of Al Capone and his wife, Mae Capone. Crafted from fine white linen with elegantly scalloped edges, the napkin features an ornate embroidered monogram incorporating a decorative letter \"C,\" representing the Capone family surname. The embroidery is executed in a refined floral and scrollwork pattern, reflecting the quality and style associated with affluent American households during the early twentieth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"681\" data-end=\"1152\"\u003eThe napkin originates from a larger tablecloth and napkin set identified by auction records as belonging to Al and Mae Capone. Accompanying documentation from Witherell's Auction House identifies the ensemble as \"Al and Mae Capone's Embroidered Tablecloth with (12) Napkins,\" establishing direct provenance to the Capone family. The piece exhibits light age-related toning and wear consistent with authentic vintage household linens that were preserved over many decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1396\"\u003e\u003cspan style='caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: \"Instrument Sans\", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);'\u003eThis very piece was \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1567\" data-end=\"1654\" style='box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: \"Instrument Sans\", sans-serif; font-size: 15px;'\u003efeatured on Netflix’s \u003cem data-start=\"1591\" data-end=\"1631\" style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\"\u003eKing of Collectibles: The Goldin Touch\u003c\/em\u003e, Season 3, Episode 3\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style='caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: \"Instrument Sans\", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);'\u003e, which showcased items from the Capone estate and the extraordinary public fascination with the relics of America’s most notorious mob boss.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1398\" data-end=\"1877\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1398\" data-end=\"1421\"\u003eHistorical Context:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1421\" data-end=\"1424\"\u003eAlphonse \"Al\" Capone (1899–1947) remains one of the most recognizable figures of the Prohibition era. Rising to prominence as the leader of the Chicago Outfit during the 1920s, Capone became a symbol of organized crime in America, controlling vast bootlegging, gambling, and vice operations during the years of national alcohol prohibition. His notoriety eventually led to intense federal scrutiny, culminating in his conviction for tax evasion in 1931.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1879\" data-end=\"2372\"\u003eWhile Capone's public image was shaped by criminal enterprises, his personal life centered around his wife, Mae Capone (1897–1986), and their family. Mae remained fiercely loyal to her husband throughout his legal troubles, imprisonment, and declining health. Personal household items associated with the Capones are considerably scarcer than photographs and printed memorabilia, making domestic artifacts especially desirable among collectors seeking a more intimate connection to the family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2374\" data-end=\"2727\"\u003eTextiles bearing family monograms were often commissioned for formal dining and entertaining, serving as symbols of family identity and social standing. Surviving examples with documented provenance to historically significant households are uncommon, particularly those associated with one of the most famous American families of the twentieth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2729\" data-end=\"2870\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2729\" data-end=\"2764\"\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Encapsulation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2764\" data-end=\"2767\"\u003eAccompanied by provenance documentation from Witherell's Auction House identifying the original lot as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2872\" data-end=\"2937\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"2872\" data-end=\"2937\"\u003e\"Al and Mae Capone's Embroidered Tablecloth with (12) Napkins.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2939\" data-end=\"3103\"\u003eThe embroidered monogrammed napkin originates from that documented family set and retains direct attribution to the Capone household through the auction provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3105\" data-end=\"3326\"\u003e\u003cli data-section-id=\"tzsrtc\" data-start=\"3105\" data-end=\"3326\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3107\" data-end=\"3149\"\u003eAdditional Documentation \u0026amp; Provenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"3150\" data-end=\"3326\"\u003eAt buyer’s request, Historical Autographs Gallery will include an additional “Historical Autographs Gallery Certificate” signed by our company founder Luke Pascal at no cost.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3328\" data-end=\"3795\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3328\" data-end=\"3347\"\u003eClosing Appeal:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3347\" data-end=\"3350\"\u003eThis elegant monogrammed linen napkin offers an unusual and highly personal connection to Al and Mae Capone, moving beyond the mythology of organized crime to reveal a glimpse of their private domestic world. With documented provenance to the Capone family estate holdings and an attractive embroidered presentation, it represents a distinctive artifact for collectors of American history, Prohibition-era memorabilia, and notable family relics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3797\" data-end=\"4229\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3797\" data-end=\"3817\"\u003eShipping Notice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3817\" data-end=\"3820\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"3820\" data-end=\"4229\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eFor insurance purposes, items sold over $600 may require signature confirmation upon delivery. Higher-value items, likely over $1,500, are shipped via FedEx 2-Day with Direct Signature Confirmation. FedEx provides the most flexibility when requiring a signature, allowing you to make special delivery requests directly through their tracking system. 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