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Prince's Personally-Owned and Stage-Worn Waist Chain and Cross from the Parade Tour - Presented to His Fiance, Susannah Melvoin

Prince's Parade Tour-worn golden waist chain and cross from his famous 1986 Detroit 'birthday show'

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Prince's Parade Tour-worn golden waist chain and cross from his famous 1986 Detroit 'birthday show'

Prince's personally-owned golden waist chain and cross worn during the 1986 Parade Tour. The elegant golden chain measures 30″ long unclasped, and the cross measures 1 1/8″ x 2″. In overall fine condition, with some wear to the cross and two nicks to chain.

Originally from the collection of singer-songwriter Susannah Melvoin, an extended member of the Revolution during the Parade era, who shared a long term working musical relationship with and was engaged to Prince during the 80s. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Melvoin. Melvoin, Prince's then fiancee, notes that Prince wore this waist chain during his famous ‘birthday show’ at Detroit’s Cobo Hall on June 7, 1986, and that she likewise appeared on stage to perform backing vocals on a rendition of ‘Anotherloverholenyohead.’




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Auction Info

  • Auction Title: The Fashion of Prince Auction
  • Dates: #662 - Ended November 16, 2023