Lot 100
Taft, William Howard. Ornate, heavily gold-plated letter opener owned by President William Howard Taft, 10¼ inches long. Probably bronze, with Roman gold-toned finish. Part of the design shows an eagle perched atop a patriotic shield. Engraved on one side, "In honor of William Howard Taft / President-elect of the United States"; the other side is engraved, "23rd Annual Banquet of the Ohio Society of New York / Dec. 16th 1908." The letter opener was given to Maggie Rogers, First Maid at the White House, when the Tafts left the White House after losing the 1912 election to Woodrow Wilson. Maggie's daughter, Lillian Rogers Parks, provides a detailed, historical letter of provenance, typed on stationery imprinted with the Presidential Seal and "The White House / Washington," and dated July 14, 1982.
Estimated Value $500 - 600.
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