OLD IRONSIDES Bronze Ashtray MADE FROM BRONZE KEEL Of US FRIGATE CONSTITUTION
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:45265253 | Primary Material: Bronze |
| Military Branch: US Navy | Time Period, War: War of 1812, etc. |
| Country/Region of Origin: United States |
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Antique Bronze Ashtray
Made From the Bronze Keel of
Old Ironsides / USS Constitution
~ 1927 ~
Antique 1927 bronze ashtray made of material taken from the U.S. Frigate Constitution. Measures approximately 6.25" long x 4.5" diameter. In overall Very Good antique condition, w...ith wear commensurate to age.
USS Constitution, also known as Old Ironsides, is a wooden-hulled, three-masted heavy frigate of the United States Navy. She is the world's oldest commissioned naval vessel still afloat. She was launched in 1797. Constitution is most noted for her actions during the War of 1812 against the United Kingdom, when she captured numerous merchant ships and defeated five British warships. USS Constitution’s 1927-1931 restoration in the Charlestown Navy Yard was the first 20th century dry docking of this ship. It was also the first time that souvenirs made from discarded materials from the ship were sold to the public to raise funds for repair work. These souvenirs, made from wood, copper, rope and other materials, were sold not only to raise much needed funds, but were also part of the campaign to reestablish "Old Ironsides" as an important historic American icon. Items such as this were used by the U.S. Navy to promote a variety of souvenirs for sale, including bookends, miniature cannon, ashtrays, plaques, and more. Total Length 6.25" x 4.5" Diameter.
In Very Good Condition.
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Thanks for Looking and Good Luck BiddingSW2JC
Antique Bronze Ashtray
Made From the Bronze Keel of
Old Ironsides / USS Constitution
~ 1927 ~
Antique 1927 bronze ashtray made of material taken from the U.S. Frigate Constitution. Measures approximately 6.25" long x 4.5" diameter. In overall Very Good antique condition, w...ith wear commensurate to age.
USS Constitution, also known as Old Ironsides, is a wooden-hulled, three-masted heavy frigate of the United States Navy. She is the world's oldest commissioned naval vessel still afloat. She was launched in 1797. Constitution is most noted for her actions during the War of 1812 against the United Kingdom, when she captured numerous merchant ships and defeated five British warships. USS Constitution’s 1927-1931 restoration in the Charlestown Navy Yard was the first 20th century dry docking of this ship. It was also the first time that souvenirs made from discarded materials from the ship were sold to the public to raise funds for repair work. These souvenirs, made from wood, copper, rope and other materials, were sold not only to raise much needed funds, but were also part of the campaign to reestablish "Old Ironsides" as an important historic American icon. Items such as this were used by the U.S. Navy to promote a variety of souvenirs for sale, including bookends, miniature cannon, ashtrays, plaques, and more. Total Length 6.25" x 4.5" Diameter.
In Very Good Condition.
Please see photos for further details
Thanks for Looking and Good Luck BiddingSW2JC
