Jerry Lewis Personal Friars Club Lighter COA Provenance Letter

Description

This item is coming to you directly from the estate of Jerry Lewis’ Personal Assistant, Penny Rice.  For over 40 years, she tended to all of Jerry Lewis’ needs.  Finally, she severed ties with Jerry Lewis, and with that, she retained many of her and Jerry’s personal letters, audio tapes, jewelry, books, scripts, and photos.  These items have never been offered on the market but have been kept in the personal collection of Penny Rice for all these years.  Penny Rice passed away, and her daughter had a caretaker.  He helped Penny’s daughter move to Ohio, and she left all the Jerry Lewis Estate to the caretaker.

The Friars Club is a private club in New York City. Famous for its risqué roasts, the club’s membership is composed mostly of people who work in show business. Founded in 1904, it is located at 57 East 55th Street, between Park Avenue and Madison Avenue, in the historic Martin Erdmann House, now known as the Monastery.  In 1971 Jerry Lewis had his roast with Johnny Carson as the roastmaster.   This is Jerry Lewis personal FRIARS CLUB GOLD lighter which he used for years.  The lighter works!

Engraved on the front of the gold plated RONSON lighter is “JL”  with the Friars Club logo.

Authentication:  Provenance Letter