A George Marshall 14K Gold Pendant Gifted from Jerry Lewis, Circa 1950s....

Description

A George Marshall 14K Gold Pendant Gifted from Jerry Lewis, Circa 1950s. In the form of a director's chair, one tiny red stone affixed to bottom, front engraved "To a Great Guy / Jerry Lewis," back engraved "Mr. Marshall;" given to the director by the comedian likely when they were making one of their numerous Paramount films together such as "My Friend Irma" (1949), "Scared Stiff" (1953), "Money from Home" (1953), or "The Sad Sack" (1957), or Columbia's "Hook, Line and Sinker" (1969). (Please note the pendant hooks are now missing.)
1 1/2" x 1"

PROVENANCE:
This piece was consigned directly to Heritage Auctions by George Marshall's granddaughter.

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