2005 HOUSTON ASTROS NATIONAL LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP RING (INAUGURAL WORLD SERIES APPEARANCE)

Original 10k gold ring as presented to William Gladstone as a member of the Astros organization for the 2005 National League Championship season. Ring top displays star shaped team insignia inset on red field with inlaid diamond chips. "National League Champions" lettering encircles the top with additional diamond chips. One side panel displays Astros team name with stadium image in relief. Other side panel has "Gladstone" above "First World Series" and Texas state logo. Interior ring band is stamped "Intergold 10K" and the ring retains its original hinged mahogany box. Uncommon offering with relation to the first World Series appearance in franchise history. Includes letter of provenance from the Gladstone family: NM-MT