This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/14/2024
Elvis Presley Owned & Used Wooden Ornate Jewelry Box.
Offered here is one of Elvis Presley's treasured jewelry boxes, with lion's heads. This is just one of Elvis's jewelry boxes, as true fans know he had a deep love of jewelry - wearing it both on stage and off! This jewelry box, comprised of dark brown wood and designed to look as if it was just discovered in a pirate's lair, has two sections inside, the top one lifting completely off to reveal an inner section.
The jewelry box comes from the collection of renowned booking agent and promotional agent Irwin Pate, During his very long career, Irwin and his wife Clarine obtained a large collection of personal clothing and articles belonging to numerous entertainers. When traveling on concert tours Irwin often would obtain many of these articles from both tour crew members and venue staff, and some items he obtained directly from the celebrity. Among the vast number of entertainers that he came in contact with, worked with, and knew was Elvis Presley. Irwin worked with both Elvis and his manager Colonel Tom Parker, and after Elvis passed away, the Colonel gifted and sold some of Elvis' personal items, such as this jewelry box.
Dimensions: 9.5 in x 7.75 in x 6 in.
Condition: The outside of the box is in good condition, the inside is in overall fair condition showing much use by Elvis!
Authentication: Letter from Irwin Pate's widow, Clarine Pate, and a Gotta Have Rock and Roll Certificate of Authenticity.