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John F. Kennedy's Donkey Brooch

$39,850
£30,102.23
€34,789.60
CA$55,999.98
A$62,262.26
CHF 32,784.85
MX$755,428.56
NOK 415,072.33
SEK 387,991.47
DKK 259,620.19

About the Item

This extraordinary donkey pin, once owned by the iconic American president John F. Kennedy, is a symbol of both political and historical significance. Featuring a 14K yellow gold donkey adorned with glittering blue sapphire eyes perched on a cloud of freshwater pearls, it serves as a resonant symbol of the Democratic Party, to which President John F. Kennedy belonged. Accompanied by a 1994 letter on White House letterhead from Evelyn Lincoln, Kennedy's personal secretary, this pin is linked directly to the Oval Office. According to the letter, the pin was a gift to JFK from his brother-in-law Peter Lawford. Intended for Jackie Kennedy, the pin instead remained in the top drawer of Kennedy's desk until the tragic events of November 1963. This poignant memento provides a tangible connection to one of America’s most iconic leaders. 20th century Stamped "NI" 1 1/8" length Provenance: Peter Lawford, California John F. Kennedy, Washington D.C. M.S. Rau, New Orleans
  • Metal:
    14k Gold
  • Stone:
    Freshwater Pearl
  • Stone Cut:
    Rough Cut
  • Dimensions:
    Length: 1.13 in (28.71 mm)
  • Period:
    20th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    20th Century
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    New Orleans, LA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 32-06631stDibs: LU13525426922

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