Lot 165
  • 165

Group of Five Money Clips

Estimate
3,500 - 4,500 USD
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Description

  • gold
Comprising five gold money clips; the first decorated at the front with the Seal of the President of the United States, inscribed 'D.D.E.' the reverse inscribed, 'Dwight David Eisenhower, The White House,'; the second set with a Liberty twenty dollar gold coin, dated 1900; the third designed as medallion illustrating the Liberty Bell, the reverse depicting the scales of justice, signed Tiffany & Co.; the fourth polished gold design inscribed '1885-1960,' the reverse inscribed, 'Dwight D. Eisenhower, Pres. of the United States, January 20, 1953, January 20, 1961,'; the fifth a scenic design showing a golfer, the reverse inscribed, 'To President Dwight D. Eisenhower from your many friends at Bel-Air Country Club in appreciation of your great contribution to the game of golf,' signed Ruser; total gross weight approximately 140 dwts.

Condition

All pieces in good condition with some evidence of discoloration to the gold, commensurate with wear. The first brooch decorated with the Seal of the President of the United States with gross weight approximately 27 dwts, length approximately 2 1/8 inches. The second set with a Liberty twenty dollar gold coin with gross weight approximately 28 dwts, length approximately 2 inches. The third designed as a medallion with gross weight approximately 29 dwts, length approximately 1 3/4 inches. The fourth with gross weight approximately 20 dwts, length approximately 2 inches. The fifth depicting a golfer with gross weight approximately 35 dwts, length approximately 2 1/2 inches.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion. Illustrations in the catalogue may not be actual size. Prospective purchasers are reminded that, unless the catalogue description specifically states that a stone is natural, we have assumed that some form of treatment may have been used and that such treatment may not be permanent. Our presale estimates reflect this assumption.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.