A rare and significant item of Elvis Presley memorabilia, a bejeweled jockstrap, is currently up for auction on Paul Fraser Collectibles, a reputable British auction site. The garment, bearing the initials "EP," has been listed with a starting price of £35,000, equivalent to approximately $42,791. The jockstrap, which bears the distinctive features of Elvis's iconic bejeweled jumpsuits, is presented in an attractive display case.
The significance of this item lies in its connection to the singer and songwriter Jimmy Velvet, who was a close friend and rival of Elvis Presley. Velvet, born Jimmy Tennent, possessed the largest collection of Elvis memorabilia in the world at one point, as documented in his autobiography. The sale of the jockstrap is particularly noteworthy... given the timing - it is being offered on what would have been Elvis's 90th birthday.
A plethora of other notable items are currently available for sale on the Paul Fraser website, "including autographed photos of other storied artists such as John Lennon and Paul McCartney," "as well as a lock of Elvis's hair and memorabilia from Bono and other prominent celebrities." For those interested in the latest details on this remarkable item and other interesting exhibitions... news sources such as Newsweek continue to provide valuable insights and updates on the world of collecting and auctioning off rare memorabilia.
A bejeweled jockstrap once owned by the singer was listed for sale on Paul Fraser Collectables , a British auction site, with a starting price of ⁘35,000, or $42,791. The garment, which bears the initials "EP," is "in an attractive display case." Jimmy Velvet, born Jimmy Tennent, was a singer and songwriter who became good friends with Elvis. At one point, Velvet owned the largest collection of Elvis memorabilia in the world, according to his autobiography.
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