Vintage Official 2003 White House Christmas Ornament – Ulysses S. Grant Rocking Horse, Nib

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Vintage the Official 2003 White House Christmas Ornament, beautifully crafted by the White House Historical Association.
This holiday heirloom honors … Read more Vintage the Official 2003 White House Christmas Ornament, beautifully crafted by the White House Historical Association.
This holiday heirloom honors the administration of the 18th President of the United States, Ulysses S. Grant (1869-1877).
Inspired by an authentic Victorian illustration representing a child's joy at Christmas time, the centerpiece features a beautifully detailed, hand-painted porcelain figure of a young boy riding a rocking horse which moves back and forth.
The delicate porcelain sculpture is suspended inside an elegant, 24-karat gold-finished brass wreath decorated with vibrant enameled seasonal motifs. Period-accurate toys available at Washington's fancy goods stores during the 1870s adorn the framework, including a tiny steam locomotive swinging playfully below.
• Manufacturer: White House Historical
Association 2000. 24k Gold-Plated Brass, Hand-Painted Porcelain/Enamel. Measures 3.25" × 3.5".
Original velour-lined presentation keepsake box, decorative protective sleeve, and the historical description booklet detailing the Grant family's White House history.
Excellent, pristine vintage condition. The ornament has been stored carefully inside its original box with all accompanying historical paperwork intact. Perfect for presidential history buffs, holiday collectors, or an elegant seasonal See less