Historic Naval Colors from the Collection of H. Richard Dietrich Jr.
by Freeman's
Platinum House 13 lots with images
30 April 2012
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Philadelphia, PA, 19103 USA
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Lot 1: Rare English Naval Red Ensign of the USS Constitution, first half 19th century, Hoist inscribed, "Constitution" and "Vandalia's Englis
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Description: Rare English Naval Red Ensign of the USS Constitution first half 19th century Hoist inscribed, "Constitution" and "Vandalia's English Ensign," comprised of wool bunting, all hand sewn. H 13' 2 " x W 20' 8" PROVENANCE: Note: The pattern of this English Red Ensign was used from 1801-1854. The Red Ensign was flown as a courtesy by American ships when visiting British ports or returning a salute from a Royal Navy warship. This ensign may have come to the USS Constitution in 1848 when Captain John Gwinn III (1791-1849) took command ot the ship. He had previously served as Captain of the USS Vandalia.
Condition Report: patches, scattered areas of loss and mends throughout flag, scattered discolorations and discolored with "greasy rope" pattern across field, hoist patched, Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid, prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Freeman's Conditions of Sale.
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Lot 2: Rare Imperial Brazilian Ensign of the USS Constitution, possibly Rufus M. Yale Newburyport or Boston, MA circa 1835, The canvas hoist i
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Description: Rare Imperial Brazilian Ensign of the USS Constitution possibly Rufus M. Yale Newburyport or Boston, MA circa 1835 The canvas hoist inscribed, "R.M. Yale 41," and "Constitution's Brazilian Ensign," in ink and stenciled "Yale/Ohio, " comprised of widths of umber and green wool bunting with central appliqued cotton lozenge with hand-painted appliqued cotton and wool bunting coat of arms of Imperial Brazil: the royal crown surmounting a shield with an Order of Christ cross, armillary sphere enclosed by ring with 12 stars, within crossed fronds, hand sewn throughout. H 12' 1" x W 18' 10" PROVENANCE: Note: A courtesy ensign flown when visiting a Brazilian Port or returning a salute from a Brazilian warship, this may be the earliest example of Brazil's naval color. Per the USS Constitution's captain's log, this Imperial Brazilian Ensign was hoisted on September 2, 1841 in sale of Emperor Pedro II of Brazil as he passed through the Rio de Janeiro harbor and likely again in 1844 when the USS Constitution sailed US Ambassador Henry A. Wise (1806-1876) to his post in Rio de Janiero. The maker of the ensign may have been Rufus M. Yale. Born in Yarmouth, Maine, 1823 , Yale went to sea as a young man, returning in 1840 to Newburyport , MA to learn the craft of sail and flagmaking. He eventually moved to Boston where he established R.M. Yale & Co. in 1847.
Condition Report: Irregular fading to patched " green" field, scattered mends, some discoloration throughout. Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid, prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Freeman's Conditions of Sale.
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Lot 3: Rare French Republic Naval Commissioning Pennant of the USS Constitution, late 18th century, The hoist inscribed, "French," comprised o
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Description: Rare French Republic Naval Commissioning Pennant of the USS Constitution late 18th century The hoist inscribed, "French," comprised of wool bunting in blue, red and white, all hand sewn. H 5 " x W 37 ' PROVENANCE: This Commissioning Pennant is extremely rare and possibly of a French ship from the Quasi-War with France 1798-1800.
Condition Report: areas of fraying and loss, blue area comprised of several sections of bunting- a section doubled, mended throughout, some discoloration Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid, prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Freeman's Conditions of Sale.
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Lot 4: Three Pound Projectile, , Three pound grapeshot removed from the hull of the USS Constitution. This projectile was likely shot from a 3
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Description: Three Pound Projectile Three pound grapeshot removed from the hull of the USS Constitution. This projectile was likely shot from a 32 pounder carronade of the Royal Navy. Every major British ship captured by the USS Constitution during the War of 1812 was equipped with this pattern cannon and the stand of grape for the large carronade was constructed with 3 pound rounds. 2 1/2" diameter
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Lot 5: Rare 31- star United States Ensign of the USS Constitution, Circa 1851, Hoist inscribed , "Constitution No. 1," comprised of wool bunti
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Description: Rare 31- star United States Ensign of the USS Constitution Circa 1851 Hoist inscribed , "Constitution No. 1," comprised of wool bunting and appliqued cotton stars, all hand sewn, 13 stripes. H 11' 4" x W 15' 3" PROVENANCE: Note: This may have been the last ensign flown on the Constitution before the ship was decommissioned in 1855 at the Portsmouth Navy Yard. The Inscription " Constitution No. 1" probably refers to the size of the flag, No. 1 being the ship's largest. The arrangement of the stars is the same as the ensign used by Commodore Perry in his famous trip to Japan in 1853.
Condition Report: areas of loss and fraying, extensively patched, mended and with reinforced areas especially at hoist end, cotton tape stiched on "fly" end, stripes shortened. Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid, prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Freeman's Conditions of Sale.
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