#9752 • Elvis Presley Fence Board From "Circle G Ranch"

Part of Music & Hollywood Icons Historical Occasion (timed auction by GWS Auctions)

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Status: Sold

Est. $6,500-$7,000 Elvis Presley Wooden Fence Board From The Fence at His "Circle G Ranch" W/Signed Letter of Authenticity From Elvis' Cousin Billy Smith & Promotional Flyer For Ranch Tour - This is a wooden fence board, from Elvis Presley's "Circle G Ranch". Elvis bought the ranch in the 1960s as a getaway that would still be near Graceland. After he and Priscilla married, they spent part of their honeymoon there, and started out using the ranch house immediately after purchasing the property. Elvis liked his Memphis Mafia around, and he figured the way to do that was to buy eight house trailers and have them installed on poured concrete pads near the lake on the property. The accommodations for the guys were set way back on the 163 acre property, however, Elvis seemed to have really loved hanging out with his buddies back in the trailer area, and as a result, in March he ordered one more two-bedroom trailer for him and Priscilla. In April 1967 when filming for the film "Clambake" was paused, Elvis was able to spend three straight weeks on the ranch, and it has been argued that that Spring was one of the happiest times of his life. There has been some confusion about which Elvis buddies had trailers along the lake, but it is said that they were primarily for married couples, including Jerry Schilling and his wife, along with Elvis' first cousin Billy Smith and his wife Jo. This wooden board came from a fence on the Circle G Ranch, and was a gift from Billy Smith himself. Smith was Elvis' first cousin, the son of Gladys Presley's oldest brother. He was a member of the Memphis Mafia, and grew up with Elvis in Tupelo, MS. The board measures approx. 12" x 7", and has been branded with the Circle G Ranch logo. The board has been fixed with hanging wire, so that it is ready to hang and be displayed. The board will also come with a hand signed letter of authenticity from Billy Smith, which states that the piece comes from a fence on the ranch property, which Elvis had built for his privacy. This is an excellent investment piece, as Celebrity Memorabilia continues to rise in value faster and more steadily than any other asset class, due to the uniqueness and rarity of the items. This piece comes directly from someone who was very close with the King, from what is said to have been some of the happiest times of his life. The piece has been very well kept, and is in excellent condition. The lot will also include a promotional flyer for tours of the ranch.