Lot 109
Presidential Memorabilia (1)"Piece of solid mahogany bedstead, that once belonged to John Quincy Adams, it being a present to him by the King of England while minister to his Court from this country. Presented by Mr. H.B. Whitney," 3¾ x 7¾". (2)"Section of timber removed from the White House after 112 years of service," 2¼ x 4 x 2¼". Removed in 1927. Presented by National Lumber Manufacturers Association. (3) "Original White House material removed in 1950": a 1 x 9¾" piece of wood. (4) Two small 1859 frames, 3¼" in diameter, made from the wood of a tree at Mount Vernon, holding a right-profile memorial bust of Washington. Printed certification by J. Crutchett, Washington D.C., 14th Nov. 1859. (5 items). Estimate $300 - 500
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