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Kennedy, Humphrey, Nixon et al: Collection of Campaign Jewelry.... (Total: 39 Items)
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Kennedy, Humphrey, Nixon et al: Collection of Campaign Jewelry. A total of thirty-nine pieces, includes: (1-7) seven Kennedy tie clasps in the shape of PT-109 with "KENNEDY" embossed, goldtone, four are marked "Jolle" and three are unmarked; (8-9) two identical items with pinbacks, unmarked; (10) a similar PT-109 pin in a pewter color, with an embossed "KENNEDY 60", unmarked (all of the above are 1.75" long); (11-12) two Nixon tie clasps, goldtone, with enameled presidential seals and facsimile signatures, 2.25", marked "Steckler New York"; (13) a similar goldtone Nixon tie clasp, 2", unmarked; (14) a Nixon goldtone tie clasp, 1.5", with an oval "NIXON" ; (15-22) eight Humphrey die cut "HHH" goldtone lapel pins, 0.625", all on original cards; (23-24) two goldtone "WALLACE" tie clasps, 1.25" long; (25) one McGovern tie clasp with a silvertone B-24 plane embossed "MC GOVERN 72" on a goldtone clasp, 2" long; (26-37) twelve goldtone tie clasps with an applied vice presidential seal, 1.25" long, marked "Robbins Attleboro", all on cards in original stapled clear bags; and (38-39) two similar goldtone tie clasps with enameled vice presidential seals, 2", one marked "Steckler New York". Generally fine condition, unmarked unless noted. From the collection of retired Secret Service agent Robert Foster.Jackie, Caroline, and John Jr. visited JFK's gravesite on May 29, 1964 (what would have been his 47th birthday). Young John Jr. placed a PT-109 tie clasp on his father's grave, almost certainly identical to the ones included in this lot. Photos are available on the Internet of this poignant scene.
Auction Info
2009 May Grand Format Political & Americana Auction #6013 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
May, 2009
13th-14th
Wednesday-Thursday
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