Lot Essay
The ice pails were part of a private commission to celebrate the inauguration of President Ronald Reagan on January 20, 1981.
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MODERN, BLACK PRINTED AND IMPRESSED MARKS
Details
PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN
A PAIR OF MOTTAHEDEH PORCELAIN CHINESE EXPORT STYLE ICE PAILS
MODERN, BLACK PRINTED AND IMPRESSED MARKS
Each in the green Fitzhugh style for the American market, with a United States spread-winged eagle, the interior with a medallion of the Capitol above an eagle holding a banner reading Reagan and Bush, encircled by the words INAUGURATION OF PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT, the underside inscribed Candlelight Dinner, January 18th, 1981 and with green inventory labels
7 in. (17.8 cm.) high, 8 ¼ in. (21 cm.) diameter
A PAIR OF MOTTAHEDEH PORCELAIN CHINESE EXPORT STYLE ICE PAILS
MODERN, BLACK PRINTED AND IMPRESSED MARKS
Each in the green Fitzhugh style for the American market, with a United States spread-winged eagle, the interior with a medallion of the Capitol above an eagle holding a banner reading Reagan and Bush, encircled by the words INAUGURATION OF PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT, the underside inscribed Candlelight Dinner, January 18th, 1981 and with green inventory labels
7 in. (17.8 cm.) high, 8 ¼ in. (21 cm.) diameter
Provenance
Formerly in The Family Residence, the White House, Washington D.C.