32. DINNER PLATE FROM THE FIRST LINCOLN WHITE HOUSE SERVICE WITH JOHN HAY PROVENANCE,

Auction: 2008, Historic Americana Auction, Dec 4 & 5

Price Realized: $14,100.00

unmarked Haviland, 9.5" diameter blank decorated with spread-winged eagle over patriotic shield and E. Pluribus Unum ribbon banner, with the Soliferno purple and Alhambra gilt border.

Rim and table ring chips.

(EST $4000-$6000)

Provenance: According to documents accompanying the lot, this plate, along with another example, were purchased at an annual sale held at the Western Reserve Historical Society, in Cleveland, Ohio. The Society's museum is partially housed in the John Hay home.

Price Realized: $14,100.00

Price includes buyer's premium.