This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/28/2022
Elvis Presley's owned and used silver-toned engraved container that was a wedding gifted to Elvis and Priscilla Presley in 1967. From the collection of the late Irwin Pate who passed away in May 2018. Irwin was a renowned booking agent and promotional manager for over four decades. He promoted talent all over the United States and Internationally and during his career he and his wife Clarine obtained a large collection of personal clothing and articles belonging to numerous entertainers. Irwin knew Elvis Presley and he was also good friends with his manager Colonel Tom Parker. Irwin worked with Elvis and the Colonel several times over the years before Elvis passed away. After Elvis passed away the Colonel gifted and sold Irwin some articles that belonged to Elvis including this silver-toned engraved container that has been given to Elvis and Priscilla as a wedding gift. According to the Colonel, it had been discarded along with some other items of Elvis', after his death. This silver-toned engraved container wedding gift has been in the Pate's collection since it was obtained from the Colonel. Very good vintage condition. Comes with a letter of authenticity from Irwin Pate's widow, Clarine Pate on the Pate company letterhead and a Gotta Have Rock & Roll Certificate of Authenticity.