The Rock & Roll Pop Culture Auction Spring 2023

Lot #765:

Frank Sinatra Owned & Worn Custom Cyril A. Castle Tuxedo with Tails

Frank Sinatra's owned and worn custom Cyril A. Castle black tuxedo with tails. The tuxedo consists of black wool trousers and tailcoat with satin stripes, lapels, and buttons and a white textured cotton and satin waistcoat; with one or two spots and minor yellowing to waistcoat. The suit bears two Cyril Castle labels, one being the custom label with Sinatra's name handwritten on it. Cyril Castle was a noted London tailor who is perhaps most well-known for the suits he created for Roger Moore, which he wore in his television show The Saint (ITC Entertainment, 1962-1969) and as James Bond in the Bond films (United Artists, 1973-1985), as well as a tailor to other Hollywood celebrities, including Frank Sinatra. Comes with a Gotta Have Rock & Roll Certificate of Authenticity. Provenance: Lady Blue Eyes: Property of Barbara and Frank Sinatra Auction, Sotheby's, New York, December 6, 2018.