Title:
Personally Owned “Carter” Tie Clip (“Peanut” Style) of Jimmy Carter – Estate Provenance

Description:
Gold-tone tie clip personally owned by Jimmy Carter, featuring a raised “Carter” script emblem set within an oval, peanut-shaped design—an iconic motif associated with Carter’s political identity and early campaign branding. The bar-style clip includes a functional spring clasp on the reverse, designed for secure attachment to a necktie.

The piece displays light surface wear and minor patina consistent with age and use, while retaining strong definition in the raised lettering and overall structure. The clasp mechanism remains intact and functional, and the gold-tone finish continues to present attractively.

Accompanied by a certificate of provenance reading:
“Jimmy Carter’s ‘Peanut’ tie pin.”

Historical Context:
Jimmy Carter was famously associated with the peanut as a symbol of his humble beginnings as a peanut farmer in Plains, Georgia. During his 1976 presidential campaign, the peanut became an enduring emblem of his outsider image, honesty, and connection to rural America.

Campaign memorabilia and personal accessories incorporating the peanut motif—such as this tie clip—became widely recognized symbols of Carter’s identity. Personally owned examples carry heightened historical significance, as they bridge campaign imagery with the personal wardrobe and daily life of the candidate and president.

Items like this reflect not only political history but also the branding and storytelling that helped define one of the most distinctive presidential campaigns of the 20th century.

Authentication & Encapsulation:
Accompanied by a certificate of provenance titled “The Estate of Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter,” issued through Brunk Auctions, North Carolina, 2026, including a handwritten description identifying the item as “Jimmy Carter’s ‘Peanut’ tie pin.”

Authenticated and signed by John Reznikoff, a leading authority in autograph and historical artifact authentication, and Luke Pascal, President of Historical Autographs Gallery and autograph & relic expert affiliated with University Archives.

• Additional Documentation & Provenance: At buyer’s request, Historical Autographs Gallery will include an additional “Historical Autographs Gallery Certificate” signed by our company founder Luke Pascal at no cost.

Closing Appeal:
This personally owned “Carter” tie clip captures the essence of Jimmy Carter’s humble origins and iconic campaign identity. With its distinctive peanut-inspired design and strong estate-backed provenance, it offers collectors a rare and personal artifact that blends political symbolism with everyday presidential life—an exceptional addition to any advanced collection of American political memorabilia.

Shipping Notice:
For insurance purposes, items sold over $600 may require signature confirmation upon delivery. Higher-value items, likely over $1,500, are shipped via FedEx 2-Day with Direct Signature Confirmation. FedEx provides the most flexibility when requiring a signature, allowing you to make special delivery requests directly through their tracking system. This ensures both security and convenience for the buyer.