Lot 88
Roosevelt, Franklin D. Crystal goblet owned and used by President Franklin D. Roosevelt and created sometime during his first administration. Signed on the bottom by the artist, "Vernay," the goblet is 6½ inches in height and 4 1/8 in diameter. Around the sides of the goblets are three etchings: a bust of Roosevelt within a decorative border, with "1933" above and "Fiat" below; two birds within a border of leaves and berries with "Repeal of the 18th Amendment, Dec. 7th, 1933"; and a Federal Eagle with "The New Deal" below. Etched around the lip of the goblet is: "Franklin D. Roosevelt 32nd President of the United States Inaugurated March 4th 1933." Around the base: "Gov of New York State 1929-33…Asst. Sec. of Navy 1913-20." In a letter of provenance, typed on stationery imprinted with the Presidential Seal and "The White House / Washington, D.C."and dated January 11, 1983, Mrs. Arthur S. Prettyman writes that President Roosevelt gave the goblet to her husband, Arthur S. Prettyman, sometime after D-Day 1944. Prettyman served as valet to President Roosevelt from 1939 until his death April 12, 1945. The work was grueling because FDR could do little for himself physically. When Roosevelt died at Warm Springs, Georgia, Arthur Prettyman and Dr. Bruenn carried him to his bed.
Estimated Value $2,000 - 3,000.
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| Realized $4,140 |
