A tribute presented to Pelé composed of a cylindrical silverplated scroll box engraved with the following inscription: "Mohun Bagan vs. Cosmos - 24

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A tribute presented to Pelé composed of a cylindrical silverplated scroll box engraved with the following inscription: "Mohun Bagan vs. Cosmos - 24 Sept., 1977 - Presented to Football Wizard Pelé by Benud Behari Dutt, Jeweller & Diamond Merchant, 198 Bepin Behari Ganguli Street, Calcutta - 12 - Bow Bazar." The box contains a paper scroll with purple fringe and a handpainted inscription. Pelé's New York Cosmos team played a much anticipated international friendly match against Mohun Bagan on this date. The teams played to a 2-2 draw, 15 1/2 by 3 by 3in. PROVENANCE: The Pele Collection, Julien's Auctions, June 2016, Lot 149