Table with Tile from Truman White House Renovation 1947

By rdates, 17 August, 2011
Description

The owner received a tile from the White House renovation under Truman from a friend who worked on the renovation.  The owner placed the tile in the top of an antique table, which can be easily popped out of the top of the table.  Notes about where the item came from, including dates, were written by the owner on the back of the tile.  I am looking for an appraisal of both the table and tile.  It will be for sale locally at an estate sale beginning Friday, Aug. 19.  The tile was a surprise and was found as I was cleaning the piece.  I don't have any reason to doubt the authenticity as I have found numerous notes on items kept meticulously by the owners over the years.  There were no maker's mark on the table.

Category
American Furniture
Medium
Wood, marble
Distinguishing marks
Antique table with marble tile received from White House renovation in 1947
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
12x12 marble tile
Date Period
Tile was received in 1969 procured from Truman's renovation of the White House ending in 1952, table looks much earlier
History
Found at estate sale, owner has provenance on back of tile. It is a marble tile that was received from a friend who worked on Truman's renovation of the White House from 1947-1952. The tile was received in 1969 and inset in the top of an antique table. The owner transcribed the history on the back of the tile, which can be easily taken out of the table.
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
unknown
For Sale?
Yes
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