Posted 9 years ago
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1960's (Not sure what actual date these are from 1961-68 was the tourney) Lucky International Open Golf Tournament Cufflinks Harding Park SF by Delmas & Delmas Jewelers S.F. RARE!!!
Unsure which exact year these were presented to the players/VIPs. RARE Cufflinks. Made by Delmas & Delmas San Francisco. They test at 10K gold, but no mark. May be only plated, but beautiful!
FROM THE WEB: "Leonard Delmas '47 the former owner of Delmas & Delmas Jewelers, wanted to make a gift of his one-of-a-kind collection of solid gold charms, pendants and money clips he had designed for the NFL, PGA and NBA in his long career. His collection also included presentations and trophies he had designed and produced, including the International Gold Cup."
http://www.siprep.org/page.cfm?p=7537&newsid=2591
These are from the Lucky International Open Golf Tournament held at Harding Park Golf course in San Francisco 1961-1968 The winners were:
1961 - Gary Player
1962 - Gene Littler
1963 - Jack Burke, Jr.
1964 - Juan Rodriguez
1965 - George Archer
1966 - Ken Venturi
1967- Cancelled
1968 - Billy Casper
I got these from the estate of John Keane, Lucky Lager Sales exec. who coordinated the tournament and lived in Atherton CA, and worked for Lucky Lager Brewing Co. In ORIGINAL felt bag. Appear never worn! Patented on mechanism is 2472958. MARKED with the Delmas & Delmas double DD mark on the back. LARGE - the size of a US half dollar. (In 1969 his the entire store inventory was stolen - may be the only set known now!)
DELMAS & DELMAS: Leonard Delmas
Delmas and Delmas Jewelers were on Union Square, Ghirardelli Square and Stonestown. His clientele was a Who's Who of the sports world. He was the official jeweler to the PGA (Professional Golfers Association) including the Tournament of Champions for over 40 years. He designed trophies and presentation pieces for the NBA, NFL, including the Pro Bowl and Super Bowl, the American and National Leagues. Historians credit the Bob Hope Desert Classic for making the sport of golf popular and Len was there designing from the beginning, his original logo continues to be used today. 40 years of his creations are on permanent exhibition in the lobby of the Einsenhower Medical Center in Rancho Mirage, CA.
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/marinij/obituary.aspx?pid=176851808
