4520 FULL COLORED STEEL ENGRAVING OF THE USS

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[?]Live Online Auction Starts In 2025 May 11 @ 10:00 (UTC-04:00 : AST/EDT)
Category Firearms & Military
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Start Price 250.00 USD
Estimated at 500.00 - 1,000.00 USD
CONSTITUTION UNDER FULL SAIL. This fine engraving has a sight size of 23 1/4" x 18" and is housed in a period appropriate gold leaf frame measuring 33" x 27 1/2". The engraving is titled at the base "U.S. 44 GUN FRIGATE CONSTITUTION (OLD IRONSIDES)". The base further reads "Commanded by Captain ISAAC HALL, WILLIAM BAINBRIDGE and CHARLES STEWART 1812 - 1815. This Plate is respectfully dedicated by permission to Rear Admiral WILLIAM S. SIMS, U.S.N. by his most obedient servants ROBT. DUNTHORNE & SON." The credit line at the extreme bottom reads "LONDON Published 1st.. May 1924 by Robt. Dunthorne & Son, The Rembrandt Gallery, 5.Vigo Street, W. & The F. H. Bresler Co. Milwaukee, Wis. U.S.A." The engraving depicts the famous USS Constitution at full sail in calm waters with land and ships in the background. CONDITION: the engraving is in near mint condition and the frame shows only the slightest handling wear. (02-23517/BF). $500-1,000.