military Beautiful display box made from the hull of the USS Constitution, darkened by exposure to the sea 351. USS Constitution Wooden Box. Very attractive display box constructed of wood removed from the hull of the USS Constitution during the frigate’s historic 1927 restoration, measuring 7.25 x 4.25 x 2.5, with the box front bearing the original bronze plate, which reads: “This material was taken from the original hull of the U.S. Frigate Constitution, Keel laid 1794, Rebuilding 1927.” The handsome box lid features a 2.5? diameter bronze emblem with embossed image of “Old Ironsides” with its sails up, with raised text below: “Launched 1797, 1804 Tripoli, 1812 Guerriere, Java, 1813 Cyane, Levant, U.S. Frigate Constitution.” This particular lid is interesting as the lower third is darkened, showing where the waterline was against the hull of the USS Constitution for its first 130 years of existence. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
352. USS Constitution 1927 Restoration Bookends.
Appealing pair of foundry cast bronze bookends made from metal reclaimed during the 1927 restoration of the USS Constitution. Each bookend measures 5.75 x 6.5 and features a ship’s wheel on a lead-weighted base, which reads: “This material was taken from US Frigate Constitution 1927.” In overall fine condition. The metal rigging items for the USS Constitution were originally supplied by Paul Revere’s shop, making these metal relics highly desirable. When the ship was restored in 1927, official souvenir items including bookends, ashtrays, and pin trays were created from the salvaged material. The souvenirs were sold to the public to assist with funding of the restoration. Starting Bid $200
353. USS Constitution 1927 Restoration Bookend.
Very attractive bookend made from reclaimed wood removed from the hull of the USS Constitution during its 1927 renovation, measuring 6.75? x 3.75? x 7.25?, with the original bronze plate attached to the plinth: “This material was taken from the original hull of the U.S. Frigate Constitution, Keel laid 1794, Rebuilding 1927.” This uncommon example was shaped in the form of a breech of a muzzle-loading cannon, showing both trunnions and cascabel. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
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