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Theodore Roosevelt White House China. Sold for nearly $10,000.
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Theodore Roosevelt Autograph as President; Theodore Roosevelt Autograph in Copy of His Complete Works — 15 Volumes
“The Complete Works of Theodore Roosevelt” executive edition with Theodore Roosevelt autograph as President, published by P.F. Collier & Son: New York: 1899. The front free endpaper of the first volume bears the President’s autograph dedication, “With good wishes of / Theodore Roosevelt / Nov 7th 1904”. Complete 15-volume set comprises volumes titled in part, “American Ideals”, “The Wilderness Hunter”, “Hunting the Grisly and Other Sketches”, “The Winning of the West”, “The Naval War of 1812”, “The Rough Riders” and “Addresses and State Papers”. Bound in navy blue cloth boards with contrasting print lettering to spines. Each volume measures 5.75″ x 8″. Volumes show a great deal of loss to the print lettering on the spine as typical of this set. Light surface loss to exterior edges and toning to page edges. The volume “Presidential Addresses & State Papers” has a tear to its first page and signed first volume shows some light staining to boards, else lot is near fine overall. Sold for $5,093.
Rare Theodore Roosevelt Toy Teddy Bear Drum, Circa 1907
Theodore Roosevelt toy Teddy Bear drum, circa 1907. Famously the ”Teddy” Bear’s namesake, Theodore Roosevelt is featured on the drum’s tin band in his Rough Rider uniform, playfully leading a troop of Teddy Bears, as they carry a sword, gun flag, drum and horn. Drum measures 11.75” in diameter and 7” high. In original and unaltered condition, including fittings and original drum heads. Very minimal scattered surface rust on the tin portion, and some light scratches to paint. In very good plus condition. Sold for $4,063.
As President, Theodore Roosevelt signed copy of ”The London Company of Virginia”, published for the 300th anniversary of the Jamestown Colony, the first permanent English settlement in North America. President Roosevelt signs the front free endpaper, ”To Capt. S.A. Cheney with the best wishes of / Theodore Roosevelt / Feb 19th 1909”, likely inscribed to Major S.A. Cheney of the Corps of Engineers. Number 22 of a limited edition of 300, book includes 23 gorgeous photogravures, published by Devinne Press in 1908. Full leaf photogravures begin with Queen Elizabeth and include other prominent contributors to the formation of Jamestown including Sir Walter Raleigh, Sir Francis Drake, King James I of England, John Smith, and Pocahontas. Book measures 9” x 11.75”. Some foxing to gravures, otherwise interior is clean and near fine. Richly bound in one-half pebbled morocco leather, with the title and seal of Virginia in gilt on front. Front board is detached and small loss of leather to spine. Signature page has light foxing, otherwise near fine. Overall in very good condition. Sold for $3,750.
Theodore Roosevelt Signed Collection of His Writings Bk
Theodore Roosevelt signed as President, “The Works of Theodore Roosevelt”. Single volume is dedicated on the front free endpaper by the President, “with good wishes from Theodore Roosevelt / Oct 1st 1905″. New York: P.F. Collier & Son, Publishers, 1885, bound in navy blue boards with gilt lettering and measuring 5.75″ x 8”. Ex-libris book has library markings, otherwise in very good condition with light shelf wear. Signature page is smudged on three words, but otherwise nicely preserved. With PSA/DNA COA. Sold for $1,811.
Very rare 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.
Stunning George W. Bush White House China Service Plate
Stunning china service plate from the George W. Bush White House, produced by Lenox. Banded in gold against a green crosshatch pattern, the design features an Eagle at center, surrounded by thirteen gold stars. In designing this china, the Bushes were inspired by a White House sideboard once belonging to Daniel Webster, which had an eagle-designed inlay. Service plate measures 11.875” in diameter, with underside reading ”The White House / 2008 / Lenox”. Near fine condition. Sold for $3,845.
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.
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Very Scarce White House China From the Ulysses S. Grant Administration
Very scarce White House china bowl from the Ulysses S. Grant administration. President Grant and First Lady Julia Dent Grant ordered this set of china in 1869, made by Haviland and Co. and hand-painted by Limoges, featuring 24 different flowers, all with the gilt Coat of Arms at top center. Embellishments include gilt rimming around a decorative yellow band. Large, shallow soup bowl measures 9.375″ in diameter and 1.75″ high, ideal for display. Minute wear, overall near fine condition. Sold for $2,500.
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Ronald Reagan White House China Platter Made for State Dinners
Beautiful Lenox china platter made for the Reagan White House, in ”Reagan red” and gold, with the Presidential seal in gilt at center, the more formal style of china specifically used for state dinners, and introduced on 3 February 1982 at the state dinner for Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak. Platter is marked on the underside, ”For Lenox China, Inc. / Lenox / Made In U.S.A. / The White House / 1981”. Oval platter measures 16.875” in diameter at the widest point, ideal for display. Tiny nick to inner red band, and minute darkening to top of Seal, overall near fine condition. Sold for $2,440.
Lenox China Presentation Bowl in the Millennium Style, Made for the George W. Bush White House
Unique presentation china bowl made by Lenox, in their Millennium pattern, but made expressly for the George W. Bush administration as gifts of state. Large display bowl measures 10.5” across the rim and 6.5” high with the Presidential seal at center of bowl. The underside reads, ”Presented by George W. Bush President of the United States and Mrs. Laura Bush / 2001-2008 / Lenox”. The Millennium Collection was issued by Lenox at the turn of the 21st century, with a design drawing upon the official State dinnerware of four previous Presidential administrations: Wilson, Truman, Roosevelt and Reagan. Near fine condition. Housed in original Lenox box. Sold for $1,774.
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