May 2016 Auction Ends Thursday, May 26th, 5pm Pacific
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/26/2016
White House china plate of the design commissioned by President and First Lady Truman. Verso of plate features the Lenox mark and reads, ''EXHIBIT COLLECTION FOR LENOX, INC. / THE WHITE HOUSE 1951''. As a part of the exhibit collection, this plate was designated to serve in displays of White House china. Design features the Great Seal of the U.S. in gilt on the rim, with a pine green stripe flanked by gilt bands at the edge and a single gilt ring around the center. Lenox is one of the United States' only producers of ''bone china'', which is distinguished for its white luminosity and chip resistance. Measures 10.5'' in diameter. Very minor wear to edge, overall near fine condition.
President Harry Truman Official White House China Plate
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