November 2016 Auction Ends Thursday, November 17th, 5pm Pacific
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/17/2016
Russian box from the personal collection of President Ronald and Nancy Reagan, owned and used by them in the Presidential years at the Family Residence in the White House and then at their Bel Air, California home. Red lacquered box opens to reveal a red lacquered interior. The box may have been obtained during the Reagans historic trip to Russia during the 1988 Moscow Summit. Upon leaving the White House, the Reagans marked their possessions with a green sticker to designate which of their belongings had been displayed with them during their Presidential years; this box has this round green sticker on its underside. Underside of box reads ''Made in USSR'' and top of box has wording in Russian. Box was originally sold at Christie's in New York, and has Christie's stickers on the bottom and inside. Measures 1.25'' x 2.75''. Near fine condition.
Ronald & Nancy Reagan Personally Owned Russian Box -- Displayed at the White House
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