Lot #39

John F. Kennedy Personally-Owned Lighter Given to Dave Powers and Personally-Owned Cigar

Description

President Kennedy's personally-owned lighter given to Dave Powers, 12/25/62, and personally-owned cigar

President Kennedy’s personally-owned and used lighter gifted to Dave Powers, and President Kennedy’s personally-owned cigar.

President Kennedy’s personally owned and used brushed stainless cigar lighter inscribed in black, "12-25-62, JFK-JBK," with the Great Seal of the U.S. in black. Lighter shows use. Provenance: Dave Powers Estate, McInnis Auction LOA stating, "Dave Powers was not a smoker and told his family that this lighter was owned and used by President Kennedy who then gave it to Dave as a keepsake."

President Kennedy’s personally-owned cigar labeled "SPECIALLY MADE FOR PRESIDENT KENNEDY," as a gift from the President of the Philippines, framed with a photograph.

Auction Info

• Auction Title: Fine Autograph and Artifacts, Ft. Animation
• Dates: #608 - Ended May 12, 2021