Lot 103
Truman, Harry S. Desk set made from early 19th century wood that was removed from the White House during renovations that took place during President Truman's administration. The base is 12 x 5¼ inches; the bottom is covered in red felt with penciled "HST." A round glass ashtray sits in a depression atop a gold foil Presidential Seal (probably added later by M.O. Carter) between two black ball-point pens mounted into brass holders that swivel; the original pens still work. At front center is a 3 D brass plaque with a Presidential Seal; it reads: "Original White House Material / Removed In 1950." A detailed letter of provenance from Mrs. Melvon O. Carter, typed on stationery imprinted with the Presidential Seal and "The White House / Washington, D.C." and dated April 20, 1982, states, "The desk set was given to my husband, M.O., in 1952, by President Harry S Truman one day when they were eating bean soup in the White House Bouquet Room." Carter, who died in 1975, worked at the White House during the administrations of seven Presidents, from Hoover through Nixon; he was General Foreman of the White House maintenance crew.
Estimated Value $1,800 - 2,000.
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