Model of USS Constitution, knownModel of USS Constitution, known as Old Ironsides, three-masted frigate, wood, string, paint and composition with many figures on deck, made by George W. Alden, early to mid 20th century, in wood and glass case, 26-1/2 x 35-1/2 x 14 in. Minor flaking of paint. Private Collection, Tryon, North Carolina.
Small folio Currier & Ives handSmall folio Currier & Ives hand colored lithograph. Titled ''Old Ironsides''. Published by Currier & Ives 152 Nassau St New York. Lower margin reads ''Old Ironsides. Fill her canvas my boys with a full round of cheers from hearts that are sound to the core She's braved the hot whirlwind of battle for years. A flag never struck at her mizzen appears and each rebel with awe her artillery hears; For victory breathes in its roar.''. Condition: not examined out of frame some discoloration & losses see images. Measures 13.75'' tall x 10'' wide (sight). Frame measures 22'' tall x 18'' wide. Shipping weight 4.5 lbs.
USS CONSTITUTION OLD IRONSIDESUSS CONSTITUTION OLD IRONSIDES RELIC, OFFICIALsouvenir copper ashtray, made from copper hull sheathing melted during the 1927 restoration. Embossed design depicting the ship. 6 1/4" x 4 1/2". The funds from these official souvenirs were used to fund the 1927 restoration. Along with a rare black and white photographic print of Old Ironsides at the dock in Boston, showing the ship fully refitted and rigged after the 1927 restoration, 11" x 14". Provenance: Rodney Hilton Brown, The War Museum. Rodney was the Commandant's Advisor to the Commanding Officer of the USS Constitution for cataloging items of historical significance onboard the Constitution.
4PC PIEL CRAFTSMEN & DOWN EAST4PC PIEL CRAFTSMEN & DOWN EAST SHIP MODELS Massachusetts, Maine,20th CenturyIncludes a model of Gertrude L. Thebaud launched 1930 in Essex, Massachusetts and the USS Constitution, also known as Old Ironsides, built in 1797 in Boston, and a model of CSS Shenandoah all by Piel Craftsmen and an unmarked ship painted black and green by Down East Novelties.
Isaac Hull autograph letter (1773-1843,Isaac Hull autograph letter (1773-1843, War of 1812 Captain of the USS Constitution, known as "Old Ironsides", Commodore in the U.S. Navy), ten-line letter dated June 29th, 1819, sent from the Charleston Navy Yard (Boston, Massachusetts), addressed to Commodore John Rodgers (1772-1838), President of the Navy Board, Washington, D.C., discussing the acquisition of materials for two ships under construction, signed "Your Obedient Sevt. [sic] Isaac Hull", 9-3/4 x 11-3/4 in.; modern wood frame. Toning, foxing, fading, creases with separations, stains, minor losses, approximately 8 x 1 in. loss to address leaf, smudges to text and last character of signature as made, not examined out of frame; frame with abrasions.
USS CONSTITUTION, OLD IRONSIDES,USS CONSTITUTION, OLD IRONSIDES, 4" PIECE OF LIVEoak from the hull of old Ironsides. It is fitted with a copper plaque from the melted copper hull sheath which reads "This material was taken from the original hull of the US Frigate Constitution Keel, laid 1794, rebuilding 1927". 3 3/4" x 2 1/2" x 1 1/2". Along with a matched pair of 24-lb deck cannons, as used aboard Old Ironsides. Made from materials salvaged from the 1927 restoration. They are 3 1/4" in length, and have working barrels which show signs of having been fired. Also included in this lot is a copper spike made by Paul Revere, marked US, and has also been found on the USS New Hampshire and on several ships under Admiral Perry's command in the Great Lakes during the War of 1812. The spike was recovered by Rodney Hilton Brown of the War Museum at Boston Navy Yard. Provenance: Rodney Hilton Brown, The War Museum. Rodney was the Commandant's Advisor to the Commanding Officer of the USS Constitution for cataloging items of historical significance onboard the Constitution.
USS Constitution "Old Ironsides"USS Constitution "Old Ironsides" Commemorative Ship with replica 1794 Flowing Hair Silver Dollar, both authorized by the U.S. Congress in 1794, 19-1/2" w x 17" h
EARLY 19TH C PERIOD SHIP MODELEARLY 19TH C PERIOD SHIP MODEL OF THE U.S.S.CONSTITUTION (OLD IRONSIDES). A VERY EARLY SCRATCH BUILT MODEL FOUND IN MASSACHUSETTS. 48" HIGH, 58" LONG. SHOWS VERY MINOR DAMAGE TO RIGGING.
CASED MODEL, U.S.S. CONSTITUTIONCASED MODEL, U.S.S. CONSTITUTION BY WALTER C. LEAVITTWalter C. Leavitt (Maine, 20th century), carved wooden ship model of the U.S.S. Constitution (also known as Old Ironsides), fully fitted with three masts, lifeboats, and flags; together with a wood and glass custom showcase. Note: Leavitt was one of the foremost builders of model ships in the first half of the 20th century. His works are in numerous museums, including the Addison Gallery of American Art in Andover, Massachusetts. He was also featured in the November 1939 Popular Science magazine, p. 141. Ship 24"H x 32"L, case 28"H x 37"L x 14"D. Provenance: the estate of Lucille Svitzer Brady, formerly of Annapolis, Maryland, from the collection of her husband, aviation pioneer Frank B. Brady. Circa 1930.
Condition:
Overall good condition with small hairline to interior glass of case, minor wear to paint on boat, some possible losses to rigging, flag colors significantly faded.
Wood Portion From US Frigate ConstitutionWood Portion From US Frigate Constitution to include a wood portion with plaque reading "this material was taken from the original hull of the U.S Frigate Constitution keel laid 1794 rebuilding 1927" with a medallion at center reading 'Old Ironsides, launched 1797 1804 Tripoli 1812 Guerriere Java, 1815 Cyane Le Vant U.S. Frigate Constitution along with a Navy Pay Corps check, Fourth Naval District Philadelphia PA June 21st, 1917 for $4.00, used to purchase the wood portion as described by consignor.
SCALE SHIP MODEL OF U.S.S. CONSTITUTIONcircaSCALE SHIP MODEL OF U.S.S. CONSTITUTIONcirca 1960s, representing the U.S.S. Constitution (a.k.a. Old Ironsides, 1797-1812), carved and painted wood model with metal and string fittings/embellishments; in large brass, glass, and wood case with engraved plaque "U.S.S. Frigate Constitution/1797", case 32-1/2 x 42 x 14-1/2 in.
Provenance: Sold to Benefit the North Carolina Maritime Museum System
Note: This model is accompanied by a file containing the original plans for model builders.
Condition:
scattered scuffs and minor areas of paint loss, some areas of lifting and retouch to hull sides; case with some surface dirt and accretion to glass
Iron Maine Battleship Still BankIron Maine Battleship Still Bank A small cast iron battleship bank with Japanned finish and gold highlights and each side with Maine in relief. 4.5 in. length. Condition: With wear to finish. Twist pin has been replaced. Otherwise very good condition.
Unusual cast metal sailing shipUnusual cast metal sailing ship andiron set; Nestor English mfg. stamp, three sails and lantern above ship, three tools behind, copper wash. 23"H.
Embossed copper plaque of Old Ironsides,Embossed copper plaque of Old Ironsides, embossed Kurt Schoebel, copyright 1931, overall 20" x 27", Mfg Bart Laboratories, Newark, NJ Estimate $200-300
Pair of cast iron andirons withPair of cast iron andirons with American Revolutionary War soldiers 20"h.x19"d.x11"w. with matching tools and stand 29"h.
Clyde Leon Keller (1872-1962 Oregon)Clyde Leon Keller (1872-1962 Oregon) ''Old Ironsides at Dock in Portland'' 1938 Oil on Canvas 24''x30'' Image. Signed and dated l.r. Original artist's label on verso. Original gilt framing 28''x34''. Some scratching in sky area.
Cast Iron Maine Battleship StillCast Iron Maine Battleship Still Bank.
Description Circa 1897 to 1903. Manufactured by Grey Iron Casting Company. Very nice highlights on both sides and gold is very pronounced. Some wear overall.
Condition (Excellent). Size 4 - 1/2" L.
LEONARD JOHN PEARCE, (BRITISH,LEONARD JOHN PEARCE, (BRITISH, B. 1932), OLD IRONSIDES IN BOSTON HARBOR, OIL ON CANVAS, 24 X 30 IN., FRAME: 27 3/4 X 33 3/4 IN.LEONARD JOHN PEARCE, (British, b. 1932) Old Ironsides in Boston Harbor, oil on canvas signed LJ Pearce lower right oil on canvas Dimensions: 24 x 30 in., frame: 27 3/4 x 33 3/4 in. Condition: Overall good condition. Please note: All property is sold "AS IS" and any statement, whether oral or written, is given as a courtesy and shall not be deemed as a guarantee, warranty, or representation of the authenticity of authorship, physical condition, size, quality, rarity, importance, provenance, exhibitions, literature or historical relevance of the property or otherwise. The absence of a condition report does not imply the item is in perfect condition.
Pair of cast iron RevolutionaryPair of cast iron Revolutionary War soldier andirons. 20"h.x11"w.x20.5"d.
CARVED HORN & SHELL IRONCLAD STEAMSHIPCARVED HORN & SHELL IRONCLAD STEAMSHIP SILHOUETTE Late 19th c., detailed side view relief of a steamship with masts and etched rigging, 2nd etched sheet tacked across bottom to form ocean surface, 3.25"h x 5"'w (oval), 7.75"h x 9.5"w (frame)
WAR OF 1812 NY STATESMAN NEWSPAPERThursdayWAR OF 1812 NY STATESMAN NEWSPAPERThursday morning, June 17, 1813, No. 258, Vol 1. Multiple columns describe the official British account of the battle between the USS Constitution and HMS Java. A harrowing description of the battle leading up to the "capture and ultimate destruction" of the Java. The surrender is described by First Lieutenant Ducie Chads "..having a great part of our crew killed and wounded, our bowsprit and three masts gone, several guns useless, we should not be justified in wasting the lives of more of those remaining." This historical newspaper provides a contemporary look at what battle with Old Ironsides entailed. Just a few columns away from this account we see a notice for a meeting for the General Committee of Arrangements regarding "celebrating the 37th anniversary of the American Independence". Showing how the struggles of freedom impacted parts of the population is a notice directly below this advertising "A Mulatto wench 25 years old" for sale. There are many other notices and advertisements of interest including a police report regarding stolen silver, a notice for the sale of items made at the state prison, advertising for the Bank of America, and medicines including mercury administered by Dr. Hive. Approx. 13-1/4" L x 20-1/2" H. Wear commensurate with age, use, and materials. Weakness at folds, uneven edges. See images for detail. This item can be shipped in-house.
VINTAGE U. S. NAVY IRON QUARTERDECKVINTAGE U. S. NAVY IRON QUARTERDECK BELL WWII era, cast iron with traces of brass finish, the top marked "Harvard. Lock. Company" with a bold "U. S. N." on the rim below; fitted to a cradle set on boards appropriately painted battleship gray.
CURRIER & IVES, ‘THE IRON STEAMSHIPCURRIER & IVES, ‘THE IRON STEAMSHIP GREAT EASTERN’. Antique hand colored Currier and Ives Lithograph, ”THE IRON STEAMSHIP 'GREAT EASTERN' 22,500 TONS.” Ca. 1858,After Charles Parsons (America, 1821-1910). Depicts the Great Eastern underway with a flotilla of small craft in the foreground. Sight size 20.25” x 30.5”, Overall under glass in a custom wood frame 27.25” x 36.25”.
An early 20th Century cast ironAn early 20th Century cast iron sign - ''Ship Inn'' with full masted galleon painted in colours
Cast Iron Maine Battleship StillCast Iron Maine Battleship Still Bank.
Description Circa 1897 to 1903. Manufactured by Gray Iron Casting Company. Small size variation. Embossed "Maine" on both sides. Some highlights remain. Moderate wear throughout.
Condition (Very Good). Size 4 - 3/4" T.
THE ''SWIFT'' IRON CLAD STEAM BOATTHE ''SWIFT'' IRON CLAD STEAM BOAT IN BOX England hand painted tin green hull grey interior with directions simple steam driven open hull boat quite novel brass boiler. 5 3/4'' l. Minor flap tears toy (Exc. Cond.)
CAST IRON BATTLESHIP Well detailedCAST IRON BATTLESHIP Well detailed on sides and turret on deck single mast with observation deck wheels allow for pulling along. 6 1/4'' l. (Exc. Cond.)
ANTIQUE DECORATED HALF HULL OFANTIQUE DECORATED HALF HULL OF THE IRON SHIP NO. 16 OF ...Antique Decorated Half Hull of the Iron Ship No. 16 of Falmouth, Built 1871 470 tons
Condition:
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Please contact the gallery for further details prior to bidding. Any condition statement given as a courtesy should not be treated as fact.
(3) MARINE LITHOS - Including:(3) MARINE LITHOS - Including: Original 1862 Currier & Ives 'The Sinking of the Cumberland by the Iron Clad Merrimac Off Newport News Va. March 8th 1862 in the original grain painted frame under old glass SS: 9 1/2'' x 13 1/2'' OS: 12 1/2'' x 16 1/2''
MACY HARPOON/TOGGLE IRON, CA. 1870,MACY HARPOON/TOGGLE IRON, CA. 1870, NEW BEDFORD.From the bark Mary Frazier, a New Bedford whaler. Signed MF. Wrought iron. Original wooden sheath. The Mary Frazier made 14 whaling voyages between 1842 and 1889. It was abandoned and burned off Flores Island in the Azores on May 28, 1889. 30" long, 2 1/4" wide at base. Sheath is 8 1/2" long, 3 1/2" wide. Excellent original condition. Provenance: Nina Hellman Marine Antiques, Nantucket.
SILVER BOUND SWAGGER STICK- WalnutSILVER BOUND SWAGGER STICK- Walnut shaft with silver tip base and two bands; incorporating wood removed from ''Old Ironsides'' U.S.S. Constitution. The cap engraved with the ship's name and the date 1790. L. 25''. Good condition. From the Marvin Sadik Col
MARSHALL JOHNSON, U.S.S. CONSTITUTIONMARSHALL JOHNSON, U.S.S. CONSTITUTION PRINT After Marshall Johnson (American, 1850-1921), "U.S. Frigate Constitution 'Old Ironsides' ", vintage color print on paper or board, 27.5"h x 21.5"w (sight), 33.5"h x 27.5"w (frame)
'U.S.S. CONSTITUTION' CAST IRON'U.S.S. CONSTITUTION' CAST IRON DOORSTOP BY GREEBLATT, WITH TWO GALLEONS'U.S.S. CONSTITUTION' CAST IRON DOORSTOP BY GREEBLATT, WITH TWO GALLEONS, the U.S.S. Constitution impressed in back Copyrighted 1924 By A.M. Greeblatt Studios Boston, Mass.; the galleon with numbers 10 - 200 (3)
2 CAST IRON SHIP SHAPED BANKSca.2 CAST IRON SHIP SHAPED BANKSca. 1898-1906 & 1912-1920; produced by J&E Stevens Oregon U.S. Navy battleship shaped bank with olive green tone original painted surface with red paint accents, 6"x 2"x 5 1/4", Condition: as found, normal paint wear, approx. 70-75% paint present; A.C. Williams side wheeler steamboat bank on iron wheels with gold leaf and red painted surface, 7 1/2"x 1 1/2"x 2 1/2", Condition: good, 75-85% paint present
BATTLESHIP Hand painted tin doneBATTLESHIP Hand painted tin done in battleship grey and white hull well detailed upper deck observation towers railed cabin lifeboats and cranes guns at side turrets cannon on stern complete with chained anchor clockwork driven maker unknown. 21'' l. Some appointments need repair dent to hull. Restored.
Sailing Ships Cast Iron DoorstopsSailing Ships Cast Iron Doorstops American a cast iron "Old Ironsides" sailing ship doorstop; PLUS a cast iron Clipper Chip No 855 made by National Foundry; largest ht. 10 in.