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Abraham Lincoln White House China Celery Dish. Sold for over $75,000.
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Very rare Abraham Lincoln White House china plate ordered by Mary Todd in early 1865. Plate is from the known ”Buff Set”, a less ornate and rather minimal design used for everyday occasions at the White House. Most of the Buff Set collection is now housed in the White House or the Smithsonian, with very few pieces still in private hands. Cream colored dish with a buff border and gilt circular edge also has a gilt circle at center. Made by ”J.K. Kerr” of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, whose company was known as ”China House” or ”China Hall.” This was the second set ordered by Mary Todd, just two months before the President’s assassination, and the bill for the china remained outstanding until Johnson took office. With a copy of a notarized letter as provenance from the original family who owned this plate, whose great grandfather bought the pieces at auction in the 1880’s. Provenance also includes copies of letters from both the Smithsonian and The White House, to whom the family gave other pieces of this china set. The letters confirm the history of the pieces and thank the family for the donations. Plate has a ”581/30” tiny sticker attached to verso and no other markings or denotations. Minor flecks of wear, else very good to near fine condition. Sold for $8,711.
White House China Cup From the Personal Collection of Mary Todd Lincoln — With ”L” Monogram
White House china cup ordered by Mary Todd Lincoln, from her personal collection used after President Lincoln’s assassination. Vivid pick and gold cup features a Greek key pattern, with an additional ”L” monogram on the front. Cup is accompanied by a letter from Lincoln historian James T. Hickey, which reads in part, ”…This is one of the coffee cups and saucers from Mrs. Lincoln’s personal set. From a few remaining pieces of the set found by me at Robert T. Lincoln’s home Hildene Manchester Vermont in 1977…” China is from J.K. Kerr, with ”China Hall / Philadelphia / Kerr” on the bottom of the cup. Measures 3.5” in diameter. Some rippling to edge, as part of the original manufacturing. Colors remain sharp and vivid. Overall very good plus condition. Sold for $3,125.
Abraham Lincoln Signed CDV as President — John Hay Certifies Signature as Authentic on Verso
Exceptionally rare Abraham Lincoln signed carte-de-visite photograph, taken by Alexander Gardner in 1861 and signed as President. Signed ”A. Lincoln” below the seated portrait of Lincoln. John Hay, Lincoln’s private secretary, authenticates the signature upon the verso by writing, ”I certify that the President’s signature is genuine / John Hay”. With ”Brady’s National Portrait Gallery” backstamp. Measures 2.5” x 3.75”. Very good with some foxing and wear, but with a strong signature by Lincoln. With provenance from Profiles in History and with a COA from Charles Hamilton. Sold for $49,913.
Abraham Lincoln Personally Used Pen, Owned by Lincoln as President During the Civil War
Extraordinary collectible from the Presidency of Abraham Lincoln, a personally owned and used pen by Lincoln, given to him during his service as President. Steel-nib fountain pen, lightly worn from use, is evocative and notable for the gold-colored star pattern upon its barrel, calling forth the patriotic Union sentiment at the heart of the Civil War, clearly intended to inspire the President and reminding him of the War’s noble and patriotic purpose. Pen has been identified as part of a set inherited by Mary Edwards Brown, Mary Todd Lincoln’s grandniece who famously served as Custodian of the Lincoln Homestead in Springfield, Illinois. The pen is listed as one of the items in a 2 May 1925 notarized affidavit signed by Brown as number “15. Penholder set, property of Abraham Lincoln”, a copy of which accompanies the pen. This affidavit was created by Brown to accompany the sale of the pen to Richard Hagen of Friends of the Lincoln Shrines, whose 1958 notarized affidavit also accompanies the pen, created when it was sold to noted Lincoln dealer King Hostick; affidavit reads in part: “the antique pen holder set…is the one and same pen holder set described in a notarized affadavit dated 2nd May, 1925, and signed by Mary Edwards Brown. I further certify that this pen holder, containing 2 pens, a letter opener, and a scraper, was purchased by me as agent of Friends of the Lincoln Shrines, from Mary Edwards Brown”. Finally the pen is accompanied by a copy of the handwritten note by Mary Edwards Brown reading, “Desk set of pen holders pencil scraper etc. given to Abraham Lincoln while President of U.S.” This note has been authenticated by University Archives as written by Brown and matching the writing on her 1925 affidavit; the 1925 affidavit was provided by Daniel Stowell, former director of the Papers of Abraham Lincoln Project. University Archives COA also accompanies the lot validating the authenticity of the pen as originally owned by Abraham Lincoln and as one of the pens in the set described in the three documents. Pen (not including ink cartridge) measures 7.25″ long. Light scratching to the nib from use, and some light rubbing to the barrel. Overall in near fine condition, an evocative piece from Abraham Lincoln, likely used for importance during the Civil War. Sold for $41,250.
Abraham Lincoln Personally Used Penholder Set, Owned by Lincoln as President During the Civil War
Personally owned and used penholder set by Abraham Lincoln, given to him during his service as President. Set includes: (1) Pencil with a dark wood barrel and gold-colored metal tip; (2) Smooth wood letter opener; (3) Scraper with a dark wood body and metal tip. Pieces are part of a matching set and measure 6.5″, 8″, and 6.5″ respectively, all housed within a beautiful eggplant colored holder with a leather exterior measuring 4.25″ x 8.5″. Set has been identified as inherited by Mary Edwards Brown, Mary Todd Lincoln’s grandniece who famously served as Custodian of the Lincoln Homestead in Springfield, Illinois. The set is listed as one of the items in a 2 May 1925 notarized affidavit signed by Brown as number “15. Penholder set, property of Abraham Lincoln”, a copy of which accompanies the set. This affidavit was created by Brown to accompany its sale to Richard Hagen of Friends of the Lincoln Shrines, whose 1958 notarized affidavit copy also accompanies the set, created when it was sold to noted Lincoln dealer King Hostick; affidavit reads in part: “the antique pen holder set…is the one and same pen holder set described in a notarized affadavit dated 2nd May, 1925, and signed by Mary Edwards Brown. I further certify that this pen holder, containing 2 pens, a letter opener, and a scraper, was purchased by me as agent of Friends of the Lincoln Shrines, from Mary Edwards Brown”. Finally the set is accompanied by a copy of the handwritten note by Mary Edwards Brown reading, “Desk set of pen holders pencil scraper etc. given to Abraham Lincoln while President of U.S.” Taped upon the leather exterior of the holder is a note reading “HD-216”, matching the 1958 affidavit which reads “Item #216”. Items have been lightly used but are well-preserved, overall in very good to near fine condition. Sold for $25,076.
Abraham Lincoln Autograph Letter Signed as President
Abraham Lincoln autograph letter signed, “A. Lincoln” as President. Upon “Executive Mansion” stationery, letter is addressed to one General Halleck. Datelined Washington, 8 December 1862, letter reads, “…This morning Hon. Mr. Granger & Hon. Robert J. Walker call to ask that Col. Justus I McCarty may be appointed a Brigadier General. They say he has a good record; and I shall be obliged if you will have it examined in reference to such appointment. He was nominated last session, and fell among the large number passed over by the Senate. It is said the Secretary of War fully understands the case…” 1pp. Measures 5″ x 8″. Letter shows a single crease as a fold through center and has been framed with a portrait of Lincoln to an overall size of 16.5″ x 13.25″, else very good. Originally from the Sotheby’s Roy P. Crocker auction, held 28 November 1979, lot 194. Sold for $18,500.
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Full Letter to Abraham Lincoln w/ His Signed Endorsement
President Abraham Lincoln Civil-War dated autograph endorsement signed “A. Lincoln”, dated 8 June 1861 from Washington. Here, William Pointdexter Thomasson appeals to Lincoln to appoint his son, Charles Thomasson, as paymaster in the Army, as was promised. His letter reads: “To his Excellency the President, Our mutual friend Joshua F. Speed Esq. of Louisville Kentucky kindly said that my son Charles L. Thomasson has known from infancy should be appointed paymaster in the army of the United States – And he informed Charles that you had promised to him the next appointment after that of Dr. Wallace. A list of appointments appeared in the papers yesterday Charles not of them. Will your Excellency be pleased to signify…whether my son may continue to expect an appointment. Please excuse what may be thought over as anxiety of a father who has been your firm friend. Truly yours, Will P. Thomasson”. President Lincoln responds on verso of blank leaf: “It must not be long till Mr. Thomasson, named within, is appointed a Pay-Master / A. Lincoln / June 8, 1861”. With additional docketing on verso of blank leaf reading: “Charles L. Thomasson Ky for Paymastership By his father W.P. Thomasson”. Document measures 7.25″ x 4.25″ on 2pp., card-style, with writing to front and verso of blank leaf. Toning and foxing throughout, and some expected folds, overall very good condition. Sold for $6,000.
Abraham Lincoln 1863 Presidential Invitation
Printed invitation to Lincoln’s home to meet with Russian fleet officers as they show their support for Union troops. Invitation reads in full, “The President and Mrs. Lincoln At Home, On Saturday, December 19th [1863] From One to Three P.M..” Accompanied by original transmittal envelope to political adversary Martin Kalbfleisch. Kalbfleisch’s dual-role as Brooklyn’s mayor and New York Congressman may have been an important factor for the invitation as Brooklyn was the home of one of the most important naval bases in the country, the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Kalbfleisch was also a supporter of McClellan’s run for President and delivered public speeches denouncing the Emancipation Proclamation. Invitation and envelope measure 5.25″ x 2.5″. Overall near fine condition. Sold for $3,896.
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