Elvis auction at Graceland
This red, white and blue short-sleeve athletic shirt has Elvis emblazoned across the chest in white above a large No. 1. Elvis often played racquetball and was such a fan of the sport that he had a racquetball court built at Graceland on which he, his friends and many a visiting professional would play. The shirt was given to Dave Hebler, who worked as Elvis' bodyguard from 1972 to 1976.
It's among 174 authenticated artifacts up for auction on Aug. 13, 2015, at Graceland, Presley's longtime Memphis, Tennessee, home.
The auction is part of Elvis Week, the annual commemoration of Presley's death at age 42 on Aug. 16, 1977.
Gold owl-shaped ring
This 14-karat yellow gold owl ring was spontaneously gifted by Elvis to Connie Murray Denny during his concert at Sahara Showroom in Lake Tahoe in May of 1973.
Pinky ring
Elvis gave the 15-diamond gold pinky ring to a member of his inner circle who started working with Elvis after he returned from his military service and continued working with him until the early '70s.
Mink and leather coat
This custom-made mink and leather coat worn frequently by Presley. The mink coat has leather shoulders, collar, pockets, belt with leather down the undersides of the arms and an eight-button front closure. The personal mink was given to Ginger Alden, his fiancée at the time, for her brother Mike.
Diamond and gold necklace
This 14-karat yellow gold, diamond and black enamel "TCB" pendant with gold rope chain was given to Sammy Davis Jr. from Elvis in 1973. The two shared a wonderful relationship over the years and had a special bond, perhaps because they were both celebrities that came from humble beginnings.
Handwritten message
This handwritten message by Elvis reads, "To My Friend, God will give you possibilities the answers you will have to seek within your inner heart if you only seek it you will receive the answers I promise you ... " It is signed "Elvis Presley."
Jacket and pants ensemble
This white jacket with black leather trim and black leather pants ensemble was owned by Elvis and used as a sales award for the top salesman at the RCA record distributor McDonald Brothers in Memphis in the late 1960s.
Personal luggage
Prior to 1970's "Second Season" of shows at the International Hotel in Las Vegas, Elvis spent two weeks in Los Angeles rehearsing with his band at the RCA studios on Sunset Boulevard. During this stay, he purchased several pieces of luggage at the Beverly Hills Luggage & Gift Shoppe.
Personal handgun
The gun was manufactured in West Germany in 1974 and has intricate nickel engravings on the barrel, trigger guard and portions of the grip. "Elvis" is engraved on the barrel, and one side of the wooden grip sports Elvis' emblem "TCB (Taking Care of Business)" and the lightning bolt.
Signed tax return
This collection of early signed documents includes Elvis Presley's 1040 tax return from 1955 for which Elvis' total income was $25,214.15. The first page is signed in blue ink by Elvis Presley and dated "Aug 10/56." Elvis has listed his address as 1034 Audubon Drive, his occupation as "Musical Entertainer" and his total exemptions as 4.
"It Happened at the World's Fair"
Out of the parade of suits featured in "It Happened at the World's Fair," the offered dark, charcoal-colored complete suit may be the only survivor. It is pictured in the scene when nurse Diane Warren, the love interest of Mike Edwards (Elvis), is no longer speaking to him and young Sue Lin turns his luck around by pretending she has a fever.
1959 U.S. Army sewing kit
This army green, rectangular, cardboard box -- from Elvis' Army days -- has a coated canvas flap cover and snap closure. The cover is embossed with "U.S. Army" over the Army seal and "Sewing Kit" underneath. Below the embossing is stamped in red ink "SP1 Elvis Presley - US53310761, 1st Med Tank Bat. 32nd ARMOR 3RD DIV, APO 33 PM N.Y. N.Y."
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