Blackwell Auctions – The American Sale
October 11th, 2025 at 12 Noon ET
www.BlackwellAuctions.com
5251 – 110th Avenue North, Suite 118, Clearwater, FL 33760

1948 Bowman rookie card of George Mikan, SGC 7.5
John Singer Sargent Mediterranean watercolor
Gone with the Wind first printing, signed by author Margaret Mitchell, professionally rebound in leather,
one of several exceptional books in the auction
Elvira C. Garner (1886-1956), two original handwritten and illustrated manuscripts of Ezekiel, dated 1935, and cloth dolls made by the author
Vintage advertising half-scale Wells Fargo stage coach, 6ft long
Edward S. Curtis, Maid of Dreams, 1909 signed platinum print
A pair of table lamps from the Queen’s Bedroom of the JFK White House
Provenance: From J.B. West, White House Chief Usher from 1957-1969, to Maj. John Horner of the White House Military Office. Thence by descent. These lamps were pictured in a photo of the Queen’s Bedroom (aka Rose Room) in the January 1961 issue of National Geographic magazine (page 29).
Also in this auction is a tilt-top table made out of 18th century timber from the President’s House. Built by the White House Carpenter Shop in 1969 for West’s retirement, its top is signed by dozens of staff members, including presidents and first ladies. Quite possibly the largest piece ever offered for sale made from wood from the original White House.
These are two of the historic White House treasures in the auction, along with Mamie Eisenhower’s bedside table, pieces of White House china, a “Presidents House” sterling spoon and other items, all with excellent provenance.
The 400-lot auction begins at 12 Noon ET, Saturday, October 11. Preview Friday, October 10,10am-5pm or by appointment.
5251 – 110th Avenue North, Suite 118, Clearwater, FL 33760 ab356oau4187
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