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Elvis Presley "E.A.P." Engraved, Owned and Graceland Used Spanish Silver Plated Champagne Glasses
Elvis used these four silver plated champagne glasses with his engraved initials "E.A.P." as decor in Graceland. Each glass bears the stamp "Plator Silverstone Spain" with the patent number on the bottom of the blass.
Provenance: 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. 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 tragically passed away. After Elvis passed, the Colonel gifted and sold Irwin some articles belonging to Elvis, including these four silver plated, E.A.P. initial engraved champagne glasses. The glasses have been safely in the Pate Collection for several decades.
Dimensions: Approximately 5.5 in height, the base measures 3 in diameter, and the top of the champagne glass measures 4.25 in diameter.
Condition: Vintage Very Good.
Authenticity: Letter from Irwin Pate's widow Clarine Pate on Pate Booking Agency letterhead and a Gotta Have Rock and Roll Certificate of Authenticity.
