J. F. Kennedy’s estate: Pair of old Imperial German open work porcelain vases from Dresden, 19th century

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Pair of old Imperial German open work porcelain vases from Dresden, 19th century, from J. F. Kennedy’s estate. Meissen porcelain or Meissen china was the first European hard-paste porcelain. Early experiments were done in 1708 by Ehrenfried Walther von Tschirnhaus. Made, possibly, by Dresden Porcelain Manufactory (German, active from 1865). Originated, possibly, from President J.F. Kennedy family via Mrs. Lowenstein, as mentioned in repair receipt. Height: 10.7 inches = 27 cm; Diameter: 11 inches = 18 cm; Weight of vase #1: 1,793 g = 3 lb. 15.2 oz. Weight of vase #2: 1,737 g = 3 lb. 13.3 oz. Condition: one vase was damaged and professionally repaired in 1978. Now the brake line is practically not visible. Certificate of authenticity was written by Nonomura Studios, in 1970. Pair of compotes Dresden, blue and red, gold, open, design late 19th century, 11” – D, 10.5” – H. Price: - $350 each. Provenance: private collection in St Petersburg, FL, USA. Originated, possibly, from President J.F. Kennedy family via Mrs. Lowenstein, as mentioned in repair receipt. Allard Kenneth Lowenstein (January 16, 1929 – March 14, 1980)[1][2] was an American Democratic politician who served as the U.S. representative for the 5th congressional district in Nassau County, New York, for one term from 1969 to 1971. Along with Curtis Gans in 1967, and later that fall joined by Wisconsin's Midge Miller, Lowenstein started the "Dump Johnson" movement, approaching Senators Robert F. Kennedy and, at Kennedy's suggestion, George McGovern about challenging President Johnson in the 1968 Democratic primaries. When Kennedy and McGovern both declined, Lowenstein, a delegate to the Democratic National Convention, recruited and worked for Eugene McCarthy, to whose candidacy he remained loyal, even after Kennedy's late entry into the race (before Johnson bowed out). Johnson's withdrawal from the presidential nomination process has been attributed to the impact of the "Dump Johnson" movement, culminating in the historical precedent of McCarthy's strong showing against Johnson in the New Hampshire primary.[12][13] Reference: The Kingdom of Saxony (German: Königreich Sachsen) was a German monarchy in Central Europe between 1806 and 1918, the successor of the Electorate of Saxony. REFERENCE similar items sold on Sotheby’s: The Estate of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis April 23-26, 1996 Sotheby's Auction Oak rocking chair: sold for $400,000. Louis XVI ormolu mounted mahogany bureau plat sold for $1,430,000 Mr. James Prohl, 1501 Neron House, Reston, Virginia, 622090, 1978 Nonomura Studios, 3432 Connecticut Ave NW Washington, DC, 20008, 202-363-4025. Category: Antique Repair and Restoration Services. End

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