[Eisenhower, Dwight D.] Plate From the Eisenhower White House, 1955. Presidential bone chine made by Castleton Studios, 11½" in diameter. "The White House / November 1955" in gold lettering on the reverse. Gold-printed Presidential Seal at center within a border of stars. The wide border is made of pure gold coin in an embossed pinwheel pattern. Excellent condition.
Mrs. Eisenhower ordered this official White House china service in 1955 to replace the service they had been using from the Truman era. Only 120 pieces were ordered, making pieces from this set especially desirable. According to Margaret Brown Klapthor, author of
White House China, Mrs. Eisenhower wanted "to insure each presidential administration was specifically represented."
Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,500.
Ex Claude Harkins Collection.
U.S. Presidents & First Ladies
