Search Price Results
Wish

LOT 0039

John F. Kennedy's Personally-Owned Pair of (2) Golf

[ translate ]

President John F Kennedy’s two golf balls personally owned and used: One golf ball is embossed in black “PRESIDENT KENNEDY”, “WILSON STAFF 1” on back, second ball is embossed “MR. PRESIDENT 3” and “JOHN F. KENNEDY 3”
Provenance: White House stationary from Melvin Carter’s widow stating that her husband Melvin had worked at the White House since the time of Herbert Hoover. Referencing these golf balls Mrs. Carter states, “It was owned and used by the President. He loved the game of golf and was an excellent golfer despite his bad back. He would often practice his putting and chipping on the South Lawn of the White House. M. O. Carter picked up the golf ball after the President finished his practice.” Includes two letters of provenance from Mrs. Carter.

Format: Golf Balls

[ translate ]

View it on
Sale price
Unlock
Estimate
Unlock
Time, Location
23 Jan 2020
USA, Boston, MA
Auction House
Unlock

[ translate ]

President John F Kennedy’s two golf balls personally owned and used: One golf ball is embossed in black “PRESIDENT KENNEDY”, “WILSON STAFF 1” on back, second ball is embossed “MR. PRESIDENT 3” and “JOHN F. KENNEDY 3”
Provenance: White House stationary from Melvin Carter’s widow stating that her husband Melvin had worked at the White House since the time of Herbert Hoover. Referencing these golf balls Mrs. Carter states, “It was owned and used by the President. He loved the game of golf and was an excellent golfer despite his bad back. He would often practice his putting and chipping on the South Lawn of the White House. M. O. Carter picked up the golf ball after the President finished his practice.” Includes two letters of provenance from Mrs. Carter.

Format: Golf Balls

[ translate ]
Sale price
Unlock
Estimate
Unlock
Time, Location
23 Jan 2020
USA, Boston, MA
Auction House
Unlock