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FDR's TEASPOON

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FDR's TEASPOON
<b>265. FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT TEASPOON </b>A fine Roosevelt relic, an ornate silver teaspoon, possibly sterling, measuring 5 1/2" long and bearing at the end of the handle his engraved script initials "<i>FDR</i>" with the maker indicated as "McGlashen". This spoon was likely used by Roosevelt during his visits to Campobello. From the estate of Edgar and Anna McGowan, both of whom served the Roosevelt family at Campobello Island until the mid-Fifties, Edgar serving as Groundskeeper at the compound, and Anna as head of the household staff. After Anna's death at Campobello in 1955, the items remained with her family until sold at auction in early 2000. Included is a copy of a Notice of Probate issued by the law firm of [Basil] O'Conner & Farber, New York, May 17, 1945 concerning F.D.R.'s estate and mentioning Anna McGowan as a beneficiary.<b> $250-350</b>