The Gold Presidential Ring of John F. Kennedy's has recently been located. The Presidents Ring is beautifully displayed in The American Heritage Collection (AKA) The Raleigh DeGeer Amyx Collection.
THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND HIS FIRST LADY ENJOY A MOMENT OF LEISURE
This dramatic Presidential Seal Ring, is 18 Karat Gold and was accomplished totally by hand by an unknown, as of this writing, highly skilled goldsmith. The artistic Presidential Seal 18k ring total hand-work is rather breathtaking.
TOTALLY HAND-CRAFTED 18K GOLD RING OF PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY - AS VIEWED FROM THE TOP OF THE PERSONALIZED PRESIDENTIAL SEAL RING
According to the artistic and detailed hand-engraving on the interior of the President's 18K Ring, as well as the, even much more manifest evidence is the impeccable and detailed Provenance; on White House Stationery. This important letter, was authored by someone who saw President John F. Kennedy each day over a period of many years. The letter of Provenance outlines the details of this 1963 historic gift to The President from The First Lady.
INTERIOR HAND ENGRAVING DENOTING THE FIRST LADY'S GIFT TO PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY IN 1963
The important White House source of information was not certain of the exact date that First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy presented her husband with this important Presidential Seal Ring. However, it was believed that the First Ladies gift was received by JFK sometime toward the end of 1963 – but perhaps as early as The President's May 29th Birthday.
JOHN F. KENNEDYS PRESIDENTIAL SEAL - 18 KARAT HAND-CRAFTED RING HAS LONG BEEN IN THE COLLECTION OF - HISTORIAN AND COLLECTOR RALEIGH DEGEER AMYX 2010
The Gold Presidential Ring of John F. Kennedy's was recently located. The Presidents Ring is beautifully displayed in The American Heritage Collection (AKA) The Raleigh DeGeer Amyx Collection. In the near future the President's Ring may possibly be made available to another advanced collector of note.
THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND HIS FIRST LADY ENJOY A MOMENT OF LEISURE
This dramatic Presidential Seal Ring, is 18 Karat Gold and was accomplished totally by hand by an unknown, as of this writing, highly skilled goldsmith. The artistic Presidential Seal 18k Ring total hand-work is rather breathtaking.
TOTALLY HAND-CRAFTED 18K GOLD RING OF PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY - AS VIEWED FROM THE TOP OF THE PERSONALIZED PRESIDENTIAL SEAL RING
According to the artistic and detailed hand-engraving on the interior of the President's 18K Ring, as well as the, even much more manifest evidence is the impeccable and detailed Provenance - on White House Stationery. This Important Letter, was authored by someone who saw President John F. Kennedy each day, over a period of many years. The Letter of Provenance outlines the details of this 1963 Historic Gift to The President from The First Lady.
INTERIOR HAND ENGRAVING DENOTING THE FIRST LADY'S GIFT TO PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY IN 1963
The important White House source of information was not certain of the exact date that First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy presented her husband with this important Presidential Seal Ring. However, it was believed that the First Ladies gift was received by JFK sometime toward the end of 1963 – but perhaps as early as The President's May 29th Birthday.
JOHN F. KENNEDYS PRESIDENTIAL SEAL - 18 KARAT HAND-CRAFTED RING HAS LONG BEEN IN THE COLLECTION OF - HISTORIAN AND COLLECTOR RALEIGH DEGEER AMYX 2010
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Raleigh DeGeer Amyx is an American historian and collector. His full biography can be read on his Wikipedia page.
Ike's Rolex was located recently. This 18K Gold Rolex may very well be the most Important time-piece on the Planet. It was worn by President Eisenhower, almost daily, throughout his 1953-1960 Tenure as Commander in Chief - at The White House. However, this Presidential Rolex was actually presented to General Eisenhower while he was the NATO Commander in 1950.
ROLEX SELECTED - GENERAL DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER -TO BE THE RECEPIENT OF THE 150,00TH ROLEX THEY MANUFACTURED
This was an important presentation on the part of Rolex in that this Rolex was the 150,000th Rolex ever manufactured by them. The 100,000th Rolex had previously been presented to Sir Winston Churchill. Therefore, Rolex obviously considered certain Manufacturing Milestone's as being of major significance. In addition the present day terminology - "Presidential Rolex" - is believed to have been taken from the historic fact that General Eisenhower was the first President to ever wear such a distinctive timepiece.
REPUBLICAN PRESIDENTIAL NOMINEE DWIGHT DAVID EISENHOWER ON THE FRONT COVER OF LIFE MAGAZINE IN 1952 - WEARING THE 150,00TH ROLEX ON HIS LEFT WRIST
Also, accompanying the Eisenhower Presidential Rolex are detailed and complete records between Rolex and the General beginning in 1950 and for many years following. This also includes important photographs as well as the appropriate Serial Number, as selected by the Rolex Corporation for their 150,000th.
A VIVID CLOSE-UP OF THE BRACELET ENGRAVING AS ACCOMPLISHED AND AUTHORIZED BY ROLEX FOR AND TO GENERAL DWIGHT DAVID EISENHOWER - IN 1950
The Five-Stars and all Hand-Engraving was accomplished after consultation by Rolex with General Eisenhower. The Engraving was done by a highly skilled artist, in Switzerland, as determined by Rolex. This was just prior to the presentation of the time-piece to General Eisenhower, on December 19, 1950.
A VIVID CLOSE-UP OF THE 1950 HAND ENGRAVING AS DONE BY ROLEX FOR PRESENTATION TO GENERAL DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER
Many pages of Impeccable Provenance accompany this important relic of historic importance. There is also a detailed letter of Provenance from the Moaney's, (full details below) presenting this important Rolex to Raleigh DeGeer Amyx. The principal Provenance is addressed - from the Moaney's to Mr. Amyx - on White House Stationery, some 25 plus years ago.
ANOTHER IMPORTANT CLOSE-UP OF PRESIDENT EISENHOWER WEARING THE 150,00TH ROLEX ON HIS LEFT WRIST
General Dwight David Eisenhower wore this Rolex from the time of its 1950 Presentation until his death in 1969. Before his death, President Eisenhower saw to it that it was given to his longtime Aide and Valet - Sgt. John Moaney. In a Book, Authored by President Eisenhower, entitled "At Ease - Stories I Tell To Friends", Eisenhower described Moaney as a man indispensable to him during his life-time. An Exalted measure of praise for his friend and confidant from the time of their World War 11 1942 meeting until Ike's Death in 1969. Ike and Moaney were with each other daily for 27 consecutive years.
PRESIDENT EISENHOWER GRILLS STEAKS WITH HIS VALET, SGT. JOHN MOANEY - THE GENERAL AND MOANEY WERE WITH EACH OTHER DAILY FROM 1942 TO 1969
Sgt. John Moaney was married to Dolores Moaney, the Cook for Mamie and Dwight D. Eisenhower, for over 30 years. When Sgt. Moaney, unfortunately, passed away from Cancer, about 1981, this important piece of history was presented to a trusted friend of the Moaney's, Mr. Amyx. - for inclusion into The Raleigh DeGeer Amyx Collection (a.k.a.) as The American Heritage Collection. In the not too distant future this historic piece will be shared with an institution or another collector of note.
HISTORIAN & COLLECTOR - RALEIGH DEGEER AMYX 2010
For additional historical facts that may be of interest see: www.AmericanHeritage1.com
Raleigh DeGeer Amyx is an American historian and collector. His full biography can be read on his Wikipedia page.
Early in 1861, Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln discussed the important selection of their, soon to be, Official White House China. Mary Todd Lincoln, (1818–1882), is believed to be the very first, First Lady to play an Assertive role in choosing White House China & Furnishings for The Executive Mansion. The Lincoln's selected an impressive and historic choice. A Total Classic! The President and First Lady definitely made a statement. This recent discovery of additional 1861 Lincoln White House China, after a 30 year quest, finally made its way to America's most prolific White House China Collection - The Raleigh DeGeer Amyx Collection (A.K.A.) The American Heritage Collection.
RECENTLY DISCOVERED ABRAHAM AND MARY TODD LINCOLN DINNER PLATE - IN ALL IT'S STUNNING - SOLFERINO - SPLENDOR
This State Dinner Service was French; imported and decorated by The E. V. Haughwout Company, New York. Mr. Haughwout and Talented Staff hand-painted the Eagle and Clouds, the Gilt decoration as well as the color of Solverino (Royal Purple). The initial order of which this Stunning Lincoln Plate is one, was for 190 Official pieces. Mrs. Lincoln's Elegant Choice of White House China has been much appreciated by all First Families; as well as being coveted by advanced collectors for 150 years.
PRESIDENT ABRAHAM LINCOLN
At the beginning of the 2nd term of the Abraham Lincoln Administration, Mary Todd Lincoln ordered, with a tone of urgency, the below Buff set of French Haviland China for use at the Executive Mansion. This China also became known as Official White House China. It was to feature more modest decoration and to be more simple in design than The First Lady's previously ordered Elegant Solferino (Royal Purple) China of 1861. Only three months prior to the Assassination of President Lincoln, did this Buff China Set finally arrive at The White House. When Andrew Johnson assumed the Presidency, the Buff China below was, in very specific writing, turned over to that Administration. Today, a number of examples of the above Solverino (Royal Purple) China remain at The White House as well as at the Smithsonian Institution and The Library of Congress. Perhaps the best Lincoln Buff China example of the entire Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln order can be seen below.
RARE 10" SERVING BOWL OF THE LINCOLN BUFF CHINA
The above Lincoln Buff China is in The Raleigh DeGeer Amyx Collection. It features a Rare 10" Buff covered serving piece. Mrs. Lincoln's urgent order was for this Wide Band Buff and Gold on White Porcelain. There was a Particular Hue to the Buff on the Original White House order. The elegant serving dish featured here was known in the original early 1865 Lincoln Buff Order as one of just four serving pieces described as: " A vegetable dish with cover." The above pictured attractive example survives intact; and in near pristine condition. This Stunning Vegetable Dish came to The Raleigh DeGeer Amyx Collection via Historian and Author, Robert Doares, of Williamsburg, Virginia.
THE FIRST LADY - MARY TODD LINCOLN - SHE HAD MAJOR SAY IN ALL PORCELAIN COLLECTION
Prior to its release to The Raleigh DeGeer Amyx Collection, the Buff China rested at The White House so that the Graceful Lid, in particular, could be examined by William Allman, The White House Curator. There, in The White House, the two Gentlemen (Allman and Doares) met to discuss the Lincoln Buff China order; and Specifically, to discuss the Two Primary issues: 1. To Confirm, as closely as possible, the appropriate shade of the Hue of the Buff and; 2. To determine that the Maker of this Lincoln Acquisition to The White House China Collection, in early 1865, was indeed the Haviland Company. After Doares and Allman's caring and dual examination, this Lincoln Buff Vegetable Serving Bowl and Lid was enroute to Raleigh DeGeer Amyx for inclusion into his Official White House China Collection.
PRESIDENT ABRAHAM LINCOLN - CIRCA 1863
Often Raleigh DeGeer Amyx adds additional Official White House China pieces to his Collection. And at the conclusion of this offering is a method made available to reach him directly. Only if Mr. Amyx has multiple pieces of the same pattern does he ever part with a major piece of historical porcelain. Direct contact with specifics are the best way to arrange a telephone conference.
HISTORIAN AND COLLECTOR - RALEIGH DEGEER AMYX 2010
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Raleigh DeGeer Amyx is an American historian and collector. His full biography can be read on his Wikipedia page.
1924 PARIS, FRANCE - THOUSANDS WITNESS THE PURSUIT OF OLYMPIC EXCELLENCE
1924 OLYMPIC WINNERS MEDAL - AWARDED FOR ELITE ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENT
In Paris, for the second time of the young history of the Modern Olympic Games; Elite Athletes from all over the world – more than 3,000 Competitors from 44 Countries, met to do battle. The undisputed Super Star of the 1924 Summer Games turned out to be the great Paavo Nurmi of Finland.
GIFTED FINNISH SUPERSTAR - PAAVO NURMI
This highly skilled Finn was the Winner of 5 Gold Medals and to this day is looked upon as legendary by all Olympic historians. Featured below is Johnny Weissmüller, the USA Triple Gold Medalist, who went on to even more fame in film as Tarzan.
USA'S TRIPLE GOLD MEDALIST - JOHNNY WEISSMULLER
Although the Amyx Collection has a Bronze, Silver and Gold 1924 Olympic Winners Medal, we have chosen the Gold Medal for the above display. Currently the 1924 Bronze and the Silver Olympic Winners Medals remain in The Raleigh DeGeer Amyx Collection (a.k.a.) The American Heritage Collection. In the near future both will be shared with another collector of note. Interested parties have only to call and express a serious interest.
HISTORIAN & COLLECTOR - RALEIGH DEGEER AMYX - THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 2010
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ARGUABLY THE GREATEST FEMALE ATHLETE
IN AMERICAN HISTORY - BABE DIDRIKSON
Babe Didrikson (1914-1956) – Shown above is an approximate 7" x 8" sepia-tone image of Babe Didrikson, showing off in front of reporters - probably in St. Petersburg. Florida. With a fountain pen, Babe inscribed the photo to a sports writer she knew well...
“Keith – I didn’t really climb it! Love, Babe Didrikson”.
A superior athlete and performer, who first gained International notoriety as a Multiple Gold Medal Champion in 1932. Babe Didrikson's many athletic achievements included, All-American basketball player, swimming, diving and billiard champion. Babe later took up golf and within a few years became the Worlds Leading Golfer - including the unbelievable achievement of 17 consecutive Golf Victories in 1947. To say that Babe Didrikson was a character would be a total understatement. More than once, she would enter the Professional Golfers ladies locker room, just before a Professional tournament began - walk through the locker room door and state...
“Good Morning, Ladies, the Babe is here! Who is Coming in Second?”
THE CHARISMATIC BABE DIDRIKSON
Babe Didrikson also won the 1948, 1950 and 1954 US Women’s Open and was the Leading Money Winner 4 consecutive years (1948, 1949, 1950, 1951). At an early age, Babe was stricken with a severe form of Colon Cancer. Didrikson then underwent aggressive surgery. She fought hard to recuperate. Somehow the Great Babe Didrikson fought back to win the 1954 US Open. But sadly, the Cancer recurred, and she suffered greatly. Babe was then to engage in her Last competitive battle. She passed away at the age of only 45. Her friend, Keith Quick, to whom the above piece is inscribed and autographed was nearby. There will Never Be Another Babe Didrikson. She was one of a kind!
BABE DIDRIKSON - THE GREATEST ATHLETE OF THE FIRST HALF OF THE 20TH CENTURY
Currently this splendid autographed example is in The Collection of Raleigh DeGeer Amyx (a.k.a.) The American Heritage Collection. In the near future it may very well be shared with another noted collector.
HISTORIAN & COLLECTOR - RALEIGH DEGEER AMYX 2010
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Raleigh DeGeer Amyx is an American historian and collector. His full biography can be read on his Wikipedia page.
HANDSOME EBONY MARBLE BOX OF - PRESIDENT WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON
Along the way, Raleigh DeGeer Amyx was privileged to have a close connection with a Military Staffer, attached to the National Security Council at The White House. The above Marble or Fossil Stone Box was owned and used by President William J. Clinton (1993-2001). This handsome Ebony Box is lined in black velvet, with the President's deeply etched "W.C.J." initials, in gold, on top of the lid. President Clinton presented his own personal Ebony Box (approximately 8×5x2.5 inches) to this favored N.S.C. Staff Member.
PRESIDENT CLINTON CAUGHT IN A MOMENT OF RELAXATION
Pictured below, in An Official White House Photograph, is the effervescent Bill Clinton with his favorite Cat, “Socks”, on his left shoulder and a Secret Service cap on His head; which is embroidered - “Presidential Protective Division”.
THE PRESIDENT WITH HIS SECRET SERVICE HAT - AND HIS CAT "SOCKS"
Presently, this handsome Ebony Box, of President Clinton is in The Raleigh DeGeer Amyx Collection (a.k.a.) The American Heritage Collection. In the near future it will be shared with an Institution or another collector of note.
HISTORIAN & COLLECTOR - RALEIGH DEGEER AMYX 2010
For additional historical facts that may be of interest see: www.AmericanHeritage1.com
Raleigh DeGeer Amyx is an American historian and collector. His full biography can be read on his Wikipedia page.