May 2015 Auction Ends Thursday, May 28th, 5pm Pacific
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/28/2015
White House presentation gavel, which bears a printed message on its head describing the source of the wood: ''Head - Pine removed from THE WHITE HOUSE when remodeled 1927 / Handle - Hickory from Mt. Vernon / W. M. Jardine / Secretary of Agriculture''. William Jardine served as Secretary of Agriculture from 1925-1929, dating this gavel to the late 1920's. Measures 10'' x 4'' x 2''. Rubbing to ends, else near fine.
Presentation Gavel Made of Pine Wood From the White House & Hickory From Mount Vernon -- Circa 1928
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