February 2019 Auction Ends Thursday, February 28th, 5pm Pacific
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/28/2019
White-glazed sugar and creamer set for coffee and tea, used by the Kennedy family in their home, with provenance from the 2005 Sotheby's sale, ''Property From Kennedy Family Homes''. A partial excerpt of Caroline Kennedy's letter from the sale reads, ''The objects in this book and the places they represent are filled with memories, particularly the ones from Hyannis Port where our family still spends such happy times. These objects link directly to my parents' time in the White House...many of the pieces were acquired by my grandfather from Gerald Shea, an early collector of American furniture and decorative arts. During the 1950's when there was comparatively little interest, my mother added to the collection through her lifelong love of visiting antique shops on the Cape and Nantucket. The Shea collection and her own expeditions sparked her interest in American decorative arts, a field which she elevated to a new prominence through her restoration of the White House.''
Ceramic set includes the sugar container measuring 3'' in diameter and 3.5'' tall, with a fitted top. Creamer also measures 3'' in diameter and 3.75'' tall, with a handle for use. Two hairline cracks in creamer, with some discoloration as a result; very good condition. Sugar container is near fine. With Sotheby's stickers on each piece, and the accompanying Sotheby's tag as well.
Sugar & Creamer Set Owned by the Kennedy Family -- From Sotheby's 2005 Sale, ''Property From Kennedy Family Homes''
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