Description:

A LOCK OF GEORGE WASHINGTON''S HAIR
An actual lock of hair, about six strands each over 2" long, taken from the head of George Washington. According to a copy of the original provenance and attestation by renowned expert Charles Hamilton, the hair was originally owned by Eleanor Parke Custis, the granddaughter of Martha Washington who was adopted by George and raised at Mount Vernon. The original lock then came into the possession of Colonel Levin Powell, a close friend to Washington and fellow Revolutionary War hero. This item, in its present state, was the original purchaser of the lock. We sold this exact piece in its curreny presentation in 1996, and now offer it again on behalf of the collector''s estate. Sold with our 1996 catalog listing, copy of the original invoice, and cover letter.

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April 18, 2018 10:00 AM EDT
Elkton, MD, US

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Bid Increments
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$0 $99 $10
$100 $499 $20
$500 $999 $50
$1,000 $1,999 $100
$2,000 $4,999 $250
$5,000 $9,999 $500
$10,000 $19,999 $1,000
$20,000 $49,999 $2,500
$50,000 $99,999 $5,000
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