This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/16/2022
Offered is a silver cooking pot from Elvis Presley's kitchen at Graceland. The pot was given to Nancy Rooks, Elvis' maid and cook. The medium sized pot would have been used to prepare anything Elvis had a taste for during Nancy's long tenure as his cook.
Nancy worked as a maid and cook for Elvis Presley at Graceland from 1967 to 1977, and stayed on to work for the family until 1982. She treasured her time working for Elvis and the Presley family, and always enjoyed sharing her memories with fans over the years. She made countless meals for Elvis, including his peanut butter and banana sandwiches. As a member of the Graceland family, Nancy was given any number of household items, decorative pieces or keepsakes that Elvis, Vernon, Elvis' grandmother Minnie Mae or Elvis' Aunt Delta wanted her to have. Sadly, Nancy passed just this past August 15, during The annual "Elvis Week" celebrations in Memphis. The items offered in this auction emanate directly from Nancy's estate and are accompanied by a letter of authenticity from her family.
The flour container is accompanied by a photo showing Nancy cooking in the kitchen in Graceland with her handwritten notation on the back: “E.P. Kitchen in 1973, Nancy Rooks at his stove with a pot.” Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Nancy's daughter. The pot measures 10 x 8 inches and presents with signs of HEAVY use. Excellent condition.