December 2015 Auction Ends Thursday, December 17th, 5pm Pacific
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/17/2015
Dark red leather case and eyeglasses belonging to 12th president of the United States, Zachary Taylor. Custom-made case has design in gilt and reads: ''Z. TAYLOR'' on top. Inside is lined with red velvet and white satin and contains ''BAILEY & CO. / 136 / Chestnut St. Philad'' company logo. Gold glasses have rectangular lenses with rounded edges. Box has push-button release and measures 5.5'' x 1.5'' x 0.5''. With provenance detailing the chain of ownership, originally owned by Taylor's daughter Ann Mackall Taylor. Near fine condition.
Zachary Taylor Owned Eyeglasses & Case -- The General President Who Is Among the Rarest, Having Only Served 16 Months
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