Kahn Sells One-of-a-kind Cigarette Case December 11, 2003 – Posted in: Press

Published: December 11, 2003
Pioneer Press

This Thursday, Dec. 11, at the House of Kahn Estate Jewelers, 60 e. Walton St., a sterling silver cigarette case (pictured right) give to the honorable George Murphy in 1951 as a special Academy Award for humanitarian services will be one of the items up for sale. With a price tag of $20,000 the case was signed by former President Ronald Reagan, first lady Nancy Reagan, Bob Hope, Fred McMurray, Gary Cooper, Claudette Colbert, Rita Hayworth, Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Jack Benny, Gregory Peck, and others. Also for sale will be a pearl brooch with diamonds given by Murphy to his wife, Bette, and a gold compact, also given by Murphy to Bette. Above: The honorable Senator George Murphy with former President Ronald Regan and first lady, Nancy Reagan.