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Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt: Crystal and Silver Decanter.. -1900s. 11.25" high. . -Excellent condition....
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Description
Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt: Crystal and Silver Decanter.-1900s. 11.25" high.
-Excellent condition.
Topped by a bee on a silver stopper, the decanter has a silver arched collar. The glass base has an etched and cut floral decoration. The decanter was given to the Roosevelts as a gift for their wedding on March 17, 1905. Later, Mrs. Roosevelt gave the decanter to Mina Ericsson, a domestic worker in her New York City home. The decanter is sold with a copy of an unsigned two-page typed letter describing Mrs. Ericsson's role in the Roosevelt household and how the decanter was given to her.
Auction Info
2008 December Signature Collection of the FDR Museum Auction, Part 2 #6010 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
December, 2008
2nd
Tuesday
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