Nixon Charm Bracelet

Submitted by Dan: I found besides mom's "Six Crises" souvenir of the Nixon gubernatorial campaign, I found this really kind of fun/cute charm bracelet that was, it seems, a campaign fave. It features a Republican elephant, five red/white/blue "shields" each with a letter "N" "I" "X" "O" "N" on them, then a blue outline of the state with "California" on it, all dangling from a wrist chain. I took a REALLY BAD photo (my camera won't focus close enough alas, and its not a huge item) and of course it is "junk" jewelry and there's no real gold or anything, but it is kind of unique in its detail for a probably-not-that-mass-produced campaign memory. I'm attaching the really BAD photo so you can see what I'm talking about.

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VP George Bush Tie Clip

Submitted by Yvette:
I have an original George Bush ("signature") tie clip with presidential seal "VICE PRESIDENT of the UNITED STATES" in original blue velvet box from 1981. It is in like new condition, never used. please let me know of value and if you are interested in it. Thank you

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Nixon & Agnew Vintage Clocks

Submitted by Steve B.:
Attached are pictures of two clocks I purchased in the early part 1970 from a side street book/novelty store in New Hope, Pa. For years I've been trying to locate info, but seem to be running into a brick wall. It's as though none exist, other than the two I have. Still have the electric cord wrapped and never plugged in. Your assistance would be deeply appreciated. Thank you.

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Watergate Hotel Ashtray?

Submitted by Steve L.

This is an ashtray from the watergate era. Steve was told it was from the Watergate hotel but there is no inscription on the ashtray. He is very curious to find out more information on this unique item and possibliy entertain offers for it. If you provide Steve with information please click on the comment button.

Perot Clinton Bush Ballot

Submitted by Scott:
I have a 1992 official Presidential ballot for Perot, Clinton, and Bush. Ballot is in mint condition. It was a mail in ballot that was never mailed in. How much do you think the ballot is worth?

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Ronald Reagan Boehm Inaugural Elephant

Submitted by Jack:
I purchased this elephant around 1985. I have the original shipping box but can't find the paper work that came with it right now. The only other elephant I have seen was at the Ronald Reagan Museum in CA and I think it was number 1 out of the limited edition of 500.

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Wendell Willkie Watermark

Submitted by Randy:
Hello! I am in possession of a Wendell Willke watermark with a portrait of Willke on the left half above the words 'We Want Willke!', and the words 'A Genuine Watermark Created by The Sinclair Company 1940' on the right half. I think it may have been a giveaway from the New York Times when Willke was running against Roosevelt's attempt for a third term. The date is right but the Times part may be inaccurate. I would place its condition somewhere in the Very Good to Excellent range. I would like to sell it, assuming it has some value.

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John F Kennedy Lighter

Submitted by Travis:
It is coin lighter that has JFK's face on the front, and the Statue of Liberty on the back. When you slide it open, it has a lighter inside. The flint still sparks. On the side with JFK's face it says John F. Kennedy across the top and "35th President-USA" across the bottom. Says "1917" on the middle left of JFK's face, and "1963" on the middle right of JFK's face.

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GAR 1902 Ribbon and Button

Submitted by Lena:
The ribbon says:

R.
P.
S
C
O
T
T.
G.A.R
1902

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George Wallace Watch

Submitted by Doug:
I have a friend who has an original George Wallace wrist watch. It has never been used. It's still in the bag and she still has the original box that it came in. The box is a simple colored box. It has no graphics or anything of interest, but it is the original as far as he can remember. I've attached a photo of it.

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John F. Kennedy - Harris & Ewing Photograph

Submitted by Stacey:
Hello! I have come across a picture of J.F. Kennedy and am interested in finding out the value of it and possibly selling it. It is an 8x10 picture that has a little wear around the edges. The bottom right corner has the words Harris & Ewing, Washington DC pressed into the picture.

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Ulysses Grant Glass Item

Submitted by Lisa:
I am attempting to value an item my great aunt gave to me. She was a collector of diverse antiques. What she gave to me is a glass that had Ulysees S. Grant's face and name imprinted in the base of the glass, so that you would see this image after drinking to the bottom of the glass. It is definitely from the era, as it has the purplish cast that I've noticed in 1800s glass. There are no chips. The glass is between the size of today's rocks glass and a normal drinking glass. Do you have a guess as to its value? Thanks for your help.

William Taft Campaign Ribbon

Submitted by Kelli:
I found this little ribbon in a book it is president Taft, its 2 inches long and in good shape. My question is about the value, and how rare it is. I would like to sell it if it is worth anything. Thank you for your knowledge and time.

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Vintage Ronald Reagan Print

Submitted by Stan:
I have a very rare Ronald Reagan print collage that sums up all his years with GE,sag,hesterfield and govenor of california. It is in original frame(set to look like tv screen.Backdrop is a opera,war films history and the red scare that took holywood in the 60's. The print also shows the republican symbol for when he left the democrat party and jelly beans he used to quit smoking.

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Thomas Jefferson Button

Submitted by Kenneth:
I've had this button for over25 yrs or more. I found it in a House that was built in early 1800s it use to be "THE HOUSE" in Charlestown West Virginia. Harpers Ferry was 10 miles away.

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Roosevelt Death Announcement By War Dept

Submitted by Mike & Sheila:
Hi We have a gilt framed and glazed original copy announceing the death , Franklin.D. Roosevelt's War department Washington 25 D.C. as issued to all Army Chiefs of Staff 13 April 1945 from G C Marshall .Chief of staff. The certificate is in 3 parts & runs to over 300 words.

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Gutzon Borglum - Mount Rushmore Sculptor

Submitted by Kyle:
I have an item for you to add to the blog if you could. It's a print of a Lincoln sketch done by Gutzon Borglum! I don't know much about it, but hopefully someone on the board does. I've attached some photos. Here's the info about it:

The writing posted on the bottom of the print matting (it is not hand written...printed and pasted on) reads:"This is the sketch made by Guzton Borglum when he started his famous sculpture-"The Lonely Lincoln" He gave it to me and I have had it is produced for those friends who also believe 'That this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom" Christmas, 1941 Missy Maloney.

The way this is worded confuses me. I'm not sure whether it's the original print or one of Missy Maloney's reproductions. My guess is that it is an original...just judging the best I can by the wording and the quality of the print itself.

There is quite a bit of foxing on the front, but not so much on Lincoln himself (mainly around him). The print has been taped onto the matte from the back and the entire back of the print is very discolored (evenly). I would like to have this professionally restored and framed, but I want to make sure that it's worth it and that I get the right people to do it if it is.

If anyone can give me any information about this piece I would greatly appreciate it. I am also unsure as to who Missy Maloney is.

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1829 Thomas Jefferson Slave Sale Document

Submitted by Chuck: My mom has passed along to me an item my late grandmother had in her possession. It appears to be an original receipt or promissory note from Thomas Jefferson’s estate. It is signed by Thomas Jefferson Randolph, the executor and it is in a frame that says “for the sale of one of Thomas Jefferson’s slaves.” Unfortunately, it does have a tear in the lower left hand corner where one would normally expect a signature. But Randolph signature appears on the reverse, where you would normally expect an endorsement.Also it says “for sale of a slave” on the frame, as you can see, but I see nothing on the note itself giving evidence of that.

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Buchanan Relic Found on Farm

Submitted by David:
While relic hunting a Confederate camp with a friend at my private farm in Virginia, we unearthed the pewter plate shown in the image attached. The plate measures 2.25" wide x 1.75" high and bears an eagle with banner against the American flag and contains the words "Buchanan," "Breckenridge," "LIBERTY," and "THE CONSTITUTION," all of which are reversed out. We suspect this is a printing plate especially after running a Wikipedia search on "Buchanan" and seeing a picture of a campaign ribbon that shows the image on our plate unreversed (a picture of this ribbon is also attached). When viewing the attached pic, please note we've made no attempt to clean this item for fear of damaging the pewter surface.

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Vote For Ike Record Album

Submitted by Sharon: I have five records, 78 rpm, in dust jacket. One has a 1/2' chunk off edge, but other four are in good condition. The label says:
"Vote for Ike" written by Mack Gordon sung by The Democrats for Eisenhower made available by Hollywood Democrats for Eisenhower.These were in a house built in the 1950's and owner previously by a family who kept EVERYTHING. One record is in exceptionally pristine condition, but the others were in a box and did get dusty.

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Franklin Roosevelt Memorabilia Items

Submitted by Annette:
My husband and I bought his grandfathers home and we recently went into the attic and found the two items I have attatched to this email. Could you please find out the worth of these items. The size of the framed photo is 22.5 inches by 18.5 inches and the button type photo is 9 inches.

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Clinton Gore '92 Campaign Watch

Submitted by Elizabeth:
I wrote a previous e-mail about my McGovern/Eagleton/Shriver knives. I also have another item. It is a watch that says on the face Clinton Gore '92. The band is red leather. I assume it works, as it has never been worn or wound.

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McGovern Shriver Pocketknife

Submitted by Elizabeth:
I was wondering if I could attempt to get an estimate on AppraisalBuddy.com for a couple of pieces of political memorabilia that I have. The items are two knives from the 1972 election.

Both knives are for McGovern. One says "McGovern for President" and "Shriver for Vice President" on the front; the other says "McGovern for President" and "Eagleton for Vice President" on the front (with Vote Democratic in 1972 in between the names on both knives). The backs both say "Vote Democratic '72" and both have a small caricature of McGovern, but on one the other small caricature is Shriver, and on the other it is Eagleton. Both knives are in good condition, and both have two blades. The Shriver knife is near perfect; the Eagleton knife has a small amount of rust on the top back side of the larger blade and a little down the side molding.

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Theodore Roosevelt Poster and Autograph?

Submitted by Dan:
I have what looks to be an old Theodore Roosevelt poster. It is signed, it is about the thoughts of Theodore Roosevelt. Can you let me know what it is worth?

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Presidential Yacht Sequoia Ashtray

Submitted by Carol:
I received this ashtray from the presidential yacht Sequoia in 1969. "Welcome aboard the Sequoia".

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USS Sequoia Presidential Yacht

I have a double deck set of playing cards with box bearing not only the Presidential Seal but the Official Seal of the Presidential Yacht. They are a powder blue and dark blue set and from what I know were from the Nixon era of the Yacht. Can someone tell me what they are worth?

Kathy
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Kennedy Visit to Ireland Book

Submitted by Terence:
I have a book from President Kennedys visit to Ireland. Irish Visit - Complete text of President Kennedy's speechs with illustrations. It was designed and published by Graton Advertising Ltd., Dublin. Printed at Elo Press Ltd., Dublin 8 Ireland.
First Impression July 1963, Second Impression November 1963. The book is in good condition just to stresses over the years. I was wondering to the value of the book.

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Nixon Presidential Seal Glass Set

Submitted by Richard:
I have a set of rocks glasses that were given as gifts at white house state dinners . They come in a white box with the presidential seal in gold on top. The glasses have the presidential seal on them with the words Best Wishes Richard Nixon etched below the seal. Each glass is wrapped in its own grey flannel sack. My mother's former boss was a good friend of Nixons, that is how they came into my possession.

Truman Era Handkerchief

Submitted by Mike:
My mom gave this to me,and i was wondering what it is and if there is a value to it.

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Bronze John F. Kennedy Bust

Submitted by Chris:
This is a bronze(?) bust of JFK. The story is that the bust was a gift to his grandfather, who worked as a campaign staffer for the Democrats. I haven't been able to find a value at any of my normal sources. Could you possibly take a look and let me know if you have an idea whether it is worth anything?

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John F. Kennedy Christmas Card Photo & Letter

Submitted by Joe:
Christmas card sent out by President Kennedy on December 18, 1962. On the card is an official picture of the White House with a stamp of authenticity on the back, and it is accompanied by a memorandum sent to all of the employees. Attached are photos of the card, the stamp of authenticity on the back of the card, and the memorandum.

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Nixon Mao Ping Pong Racket

Submitted by Donna:
I have this ping pong paddle and do not know if you would be interested in it. I have no idea what it is worth and would greatly appreciate your help in this matter. Thank you so much.

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Adlai Stevenson Campaign Poster

Submitted by G.W.:
WONDER WHAT THIS 8 1/2" X 13" POSTER FOR ADLAI STEVENSON WOULD BE WORTH. THANK YOU FOR ANY HELP.

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John F. Kennedy Poster

Submitted by Woody:
Do yu have any idea what the attached poster print is worth ? It's 18"x 24" in an inexpesnive frame . It's old how old I dont know . At the bottom left hand side
published by The New England Traveler Buzzards Bay Massachusetts.

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Franklin Roosevelt Poster

Submitted by Jim:
I have a wonderful item that I have to sell. This is a rare item in wonderful condition and preserved in a dust free environment. Many years ago, during the celebration of FDR's 100th birthday celebration, there was an AP photo of this poster from the Smithsonian. The poster is about 2.5 feet wide and 4 feet tall.

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1988 Harrison Cleveland Cigar Box

Submitted by:Suzanne
1888 Benjamin Harrison & Grover Cleveland candidates cigar box.
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John F. Kennedy Railroad Tribute Order

Submitted by Scott:

This is a handwritten order from the President of the Wabash Railroad Company issue November 25, 1963 requiring all trains and engines to stop for one minute beginning at 11:00 a.m. as a memorial tribute to the death of John F. Kennedy.

Scott would be interested in knowing the value of this item.

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1969 Presidential Glassware

Submitted by Linda:
I have eight Democratic Presidential Glassware items. It hs the president's seal on the front of the glass. It has a copyright date of 1969. On the back are 12 president with terms in office. They are in a brass holder with some slight tarnish, but in very good condition.

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