September 2019 Auction Ends Thursday, September 26th, 5pm Pacific
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/26/2019
Cup and saucer made for the Franklin D. Roosevelt White House, designed by the Roosevelts with the inclusion of the Roosevelt family crest in the scroll pattern around the rim. Originally ordered in 1934, some pieces were reordered in early 1945 for use on the USS Williamsburg, the Presidential yacht, though the service was delivered after FDR's death, and subsequently used by President Truman. China cup and saucer by Lenox features the Presidential seal in enamel colors, with a band of gold stars against a navy background. A scroll of gilt roses and feathers appears under the band of stars, which was incorporated from the family crest of the Roosevelts, whose name in Dutch, ''roos-veldt'' means field of roses. Cup measures 3.375'' in diameter including the handle and 2.25'' high. Approximate 1'' hole to left side, with crackling throughout, and repair to handle; fair condition. Saucer measures 4.75'' in diameter, in fine condition. Manufacturers gilt stamp on the underside of each reads, ''L / Lenox / Made in U.S.A.'' which identifies the set as the later reorder. From the collection of William H. Perkins, Jr.
Franklin D. Roosevelt White House Cup and Saucer, Likely Ordered for Use on the Presidential Yacht
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