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IKE'S GOLD ROLEX

This gold watch was worn by President Eisenhower throughout his tenure in the White House.  It was the 150,000th watch made by Rolex and was presented by Rolex to General Eisenhower, complete with initials “D.D.E”, five stars, and the date 1950 on the verso.  Of particular Historical Importance is the above July 21, 1952, color image of General Eisenhower appearing on the front cover of Life magazine distinctly wearing the above gold Rolex on his left wrist.  By November 1952, he was President-Elect and on January 20, 1953, Ike became the 34th President of the United States.

 

LINCOLN'S OFFICIAL WHITE HOUSE CHINA

Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln's 1861-1862 9.25 inch State Dinner Plate.

 

IKE'S WORLD WAR II LEATHER JACKET

President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s WWII leather jacket with four stars and binoculars with leather case

 

IMPORTANT GEORGE WASHINGTON SURVEY ACCOMPLISHED IN 1749 AT AGE 17

George Washington Survey --- Perhaps the most remarkable example of any Survey ever accomplished by George Washington is illustrated above.  The mature script concerning the full page handwritten manuscript on the left is actually that of the 17 year old, to be, Father of our Country.  Not only has Washington signed in full at the bottom right hand corner (see top center for close up of the 17 year old Washington signature); but he also sketched the full Survey at the very top of Broad Run of Occoquan which is not more than 20 miles from Mount Vernon.  Pay particular notice to the RIver which is not only hand drawn by the 17 year old GW but hand tinted in watercolors as well.  An additional rarity exists on the far right side of the photo illustrated above.  This manuscript is addressed on the top line to Mr. George Washington.  It is dated 1749, to the 17 year old GW, as well and the last four words at the bottom right, "of the King's Reign" the signature of Fairfax appears at far bottom right and is further illustrated in the lowest part of this center montage.  A museum quality piece to say the least.

 

1980 OLYMPIC GOLD MEDAL

1980 Moscow Winner's Gold Medal as presented in its official presentation case to the victorious athletes

 

WASHINGTON REDSKIN'S SUPER BOWL RINGS

Super Bowl rings presented to the winning World Champion Washington  Redskins players in 1982, 1987 and 1991

 

 

Mr. Amyx is always looking for new and interesting additions to this portion of the collection, via trade and/or purchase.  Also, some items may be available for purchase.  In addition, be sure to take a moment and go to eBay seller's site RDA38 for current eBay listings.

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Raleigh DeGeer Amyx Collection

 

The Raleigh DeGeer Amyx Collection, (a.k.a. American Heritage Autographs & Collectibles) specializes in Manuscripts & Autographs and Items Owned and Used by Famous Americans, especially of American Presidents and First Ladies, as well as notable sports figures and also Olympics Winner’s Medals.

As you enter Mr. Amyx's private establishment, an elegant museum of his own creation in the suburbs of Washington, DC, you pass into a sort of twilight-zone display of presidential history. Hundreds of rare items of historical importance, many personally owned and used by 43 American Presidents. You first encounter the framed survey of Virginia’s Occoquan River, drawn and hand tinted by a 17 year old George Washington in 1749, “commissioned by Lord Fairfax in the reign of the King”. Nearby you will find manuscripts of President Thomas Jefferson, President Abraham Lincoln, and many more including our modern day Presidents. 

Another room may bring you to the framed eye glasses owned and frequently used by President John F. Kennedy, fortunately left in the pocket of a secret service agent before departing for the fatal trip to Dallas; or a favorite cane used by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, used by him during a World War II meeting with England’s Prime Minister Churchill. Another room will bring you to an original, signed oil painting by President Dwight D. Eisenhower which depicts England’s Telegraph Cottage, where the General lived and where he planned the D-Day Invasion according to his own personal inscription on the verso of this original oil painting.

Mr. Amyx made relentless attempts to secure written authenticity of each rare item.  Many of the rare items in The Amyx Collection came directly from White House sources who worked in the innermost chambers of the White House, such as butlers, maids, physicians, doorkeepers, secretaries, secret service agents, and others, and behind each item is the personal account of the previous use of the item.   A few examples of extraordinary first hand authentication is a toolbox made for President Eisenhower by his valet.  The letter of authentication is from the President himself in the form of a thank you note and appreciation letter. Another example is by First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt who attests that an over-sized cup and saucer were a favorite of her husband, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. 

Over the years, Mr. Amyx has invited hundreds of appreciative collectors, friends, former Presidential and White House employees, curators, school children and other interested history buffs to his establishment for private tours.  Many out-of-towners who visit the Nation’s Capitol call to arrange personal tours, and most always they have the same comment: “I had no idea it was anything like all this”.

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