LOT #57365 |
Sold on Dec 12, 2009 for: Not Sold
Probably the Most Visually Stunning Civil War Confederate Flag We've Ever Cataloged....
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Description
A magnificent Confederate flag, impeccably authenticated, with a superb history.
Probably the Most Visually Stunning Civil War Confederate Flag We've Ever Cataloged. Very rare form, pristine condition, with an intriguing history, and accompanied by detailed analysis and authentication documents from noted flag authority Fonda S. Thomsen. 67.5" on the hoist, 97.5" on the fly, conforming precisely to specifications set by the Confederate Secretary of the Navy, May 26, 1863, for a Navy standard, having a length one and one half times the width.The flag is constructed of one layer of wool bunting in the pattern of a Confederate Naval Jack, 2nd issue. There are thirteen, five pointed, 8.25" X 9" white cotton stars inserted in a 11.5" blue bunting cross, three in each arm and one in the center. The cross is inserted in the fly between each quadrant. The quadrants are constructed of red wool bunting. The leading edge and fly quadrant have two horizontal seams, while the top and bottom quadrants have only one. The 1.75" hoist is of white linen and has been wrapped around a 0.25" rope halyard with a 3.5" wooden dowel at the bottom. The flag is as constructed and is in superb condition, with very minor deterioration. Interestingly there are a few areas of small holes, that are clearly the result of being burned, based on the dark tips of the fibers, probably by airborne cinders.
The flag was acquired by the consignor's father in 1965, along with a 2nd National Naval Jack that remains in his family, from the granddaughter of Union Naval war hero William B. Cushing. Cushing became a national celebrity during the war for his daring "commando" style action when, on the night of October 27-28, 1864, he, and a small crew, took the Navy steam launch "Picket Boat Number One" upriver to Plymouth, N.C., where they attacked and sank the Confederate ironclad ram CSS Albemarle with a spar torpedo. A copy of Ms. Thomson's report is available to interested parties.
Auction Info
2009 December Signature Arms & Militaria Including Civil War Auction #6021 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
December, 2009
12th
Saturday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 2
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