Historical Hockey and Sports Memorabilia Auction Winter 2023
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/1/2023
With the Montreal Canadiens completely dominating the 1977-78 NHL season, losing a mere 10 regular-season contests and just a trio of playoff games to claim their third-consecutive Stanley Cup championship, numerous Habs would also claim individual hardware. The Art Ross would be claimed by Lafleur and the Conn Smythe by Robinson among others, with Hall of Fame star and former Habs’ captain Bob Gainey earning his first of four consecutive Frank J Selke awards. Venezuelan-born American defenceman Rick Chartraw won his third of four consecutive Stanley Cup with the Habs in 1977-78. A brilliant skater, Chartraw had speed, strength, and quickness. His slap shot was said to be one of the most devastating in the NHL.
This 14K gold and diamond ring was presented to Chartraw for his status with the Montreal Canadiens as a 1978 Stanley Cup champion. Size 8 1/2 with an approx weight of 36 grams, this spectacular ring displays a dazzling tableau with a huge diamond in a diamond-shaped gold setting encircled by 24 smaller diamonds floating in a sea of white gold. "N.H.L. Champions 1978" surrounds it all on the bezel. "Coupe Stanley Cup" banner on the left shank with “Club de Hockey Canadien” at the bottom and each of the team's 21 Cup championship years surrounds a likeness of Lord Stanley's chalice, while "Chartraw" is spelled out above the CH logo on the right shank with "Champions Est-East 59-10-11" below it reflecting Montreal's incredible regular season mark. "Jostens 14K" is stamped to the inside band which also displays Chartraw's engraved facsimile signature. The ring exhibits fine scuffing/fine scratches from proud wear and we must note that the ring was originally a size 10 1/2 but was resized at some point to its current size 8 1/2. Originally from the collection of former Canadiens player Rick Chartraw with his letter of authenticity.
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