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Old Ironsides Relic.

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:55.00 USD Estimated At:110.00 - 150.00 USD
Old Ironsides Relic.
Pleasing collection relating to the Queen of American warships, the U.S.S. Constitution: Large chock-shaped block of richly textured, hewn wood, with bronze plaque, "This material was taken from the original hull of the U.S. Frigate Constitution - Keel laid 1794 - Rebuilding 1927." 4 x 4 1/4 x 2. One short and one long surface fissure on each of two sides, from normal aging, else very fine, and highly displayable. * Copper medallion, 1920s, 1 3/16", beaded edge. On obverse, the Constitution under sail, "Old Ironsides / Launched 1797 - 1804 Tripoli - 1812 Guerriere, Java - 1815 Cyane, Levant." Reverse: "This token represents my contribution of 25C/ to the Save 'Old Ironsides' Fund - A deposit in the National Bank of Patriotism." Holed at top for suspension, few stains on reverse, else pleasing milk chocolate tone, and very good. * Pair of celluloid pinbacks, "Save Old Ironsides / 1797-1925," red, white, and blue. Showing the ship at sea. 13/16". Printed paper insert in back, "Victorious in War and a Protector of Peace...From Washington to Coolidge, a patriotic inspiration / The 'Old Ironsides' Fund, Boston." Both very fine. * Booklet, "The Story of the U.S. Frigate Constitution...," John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Co., 1927, 4 1/2 x 6, 16 pp., colorful covers. Back cover with corner creases and edge tear, else good plus. * Souvenir writing tablet, U.S. Naval Institute, with rendering of the ship handsomely blind-embossed in deep plum leatherette, "Old Ironsides" in gold ribbon. Turned over rigid boards, 5 3/4 x 8 1/2, opening to period pad of perforated notepaper. Judged c. early 1940s. Lynchburg, Va. maker's imprint. About fine. (6 pcs.)