The Gotta Have Rock and Roll Pop Culture Auction April 2021

Lot #100:

Elvis Presley Owned and Worn Silver Toned Cufflinks

Elvis Presley owned and worn silver toned cufflinks. From the personal collection of renowned booking agent and promotional manager Irwin Pate. For over four decades Irwin Pate promoted talent all over the United States and internationally. During his career he and his wife Clarine obtained a large collection of personal clothing and articles belonging to numerous entertainers, including Elvis Presley. Irwin worked with Elvis and his manager Colonel Tom Parker several times in the 1970's. During one of Elvis's and Irwin's meetings, Irwin told Elvis about his celebrity memorabilia collection and Elvis gifted Irwin a few items for his collection, including these silver toned cufflinks that he no longer wore. Very good condition. The cufflinks have been in the possession of the Pates up to the time of this auction. Irwin Pate passed away in May of 2018, and the cufflinks come with a letter of provenance from his wife Clarine Pate on Pate Booking Agency letterhead. Also comes with a Gotta Have Rock and Roll Certificate of Authenticity.