This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/30/2022
Elvis Presley's personally owned and worn 14kt gold and purple sapphire ring. From the collection of the late Irwin Pate, who passed away in 2018. Pate was a renowned booking agent and promotional manager for over four decades. He promoted talent all over the United States and Internationally. During his long career, Pate and his wife Clarine Pate, obtained a large colleciton of personal clothing and articles belonging to numerous entertainers. Pate knew Elvis Presley and he was good friends with his manager Colonel Tom Parker. Pate worked with Elvis and the Colonel several times over the years before Elvis passed away. After Elvis passed away, the Colonel gifted and sold Pate some articles that belonged to Elvis, including this 14kt gold and purple sapphire ring. According to the Colonel it has been gifted to Elvis by a fan. Elivs wore it several times. In very good condition, comes with a letter from Pate's widow, Clarine Plate, stating that this ring was owned and worn by Elvis Presley, on PBA Pate Booking Agency letterhead. Also comes with a Gotta Have Rock and Roll Certificate of Authenticity.