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Lot #441
J. Edgar Hoover's (3) FBI Commemorative Lowball Glasses

Estimate: $300+

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Description

Group of three commemorative FBI lowball glasses from the personal collection of J. Edgar Hoover, each 3.25˝ tall with a gilt rim and a Federal Bureau of Investigation seal to the front. The reverse of each bears a different gilt inscription commemorating a milestone in Hoover's career and the bureau's history: "January 1, 1895 / Birth of J. Edgar Hoover," "July 26, 1908 / F.B.I. founded," and "May 10, 1924 / J. Edgar Hoover named F.B.I. Director." In overall fine condition, with light wear to the gilt decoration.

Accompanied by a signed letter of provenance from Scott R. Mohr, grandson of longtime FBI official John P. Mohr, stating that the material descended directly from his grandfather’s personal holdings and remained in the family until its present offering.

John P. Mohr (1910–1997) was one of J. Edgar Hoover's closest and most trusted aides during the final decades of his tenure as FBI director. After joining the Bureau in 1933, Mohr rose steadily through the ranks, ultimately retiring in 1972 as the FBI's fourth-ranking official. A favorite of both Hoover and Associate Director Clyde Tolson, he played a key role in the Bureau's administration and was entrusted with numerous sensitive responsibilities. Following Hoover's death in May 1972, Mohr was selected to notify Acting Attorney General Richard Kleindienst and was charged with sealing Hoover's personal office, reflecting the extraordinary confidence Hoover and his inner circle placed in him.

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