A static display model of the U.S.F. Constitution

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A static display model of the U.S.F. Constitution
with black painted topsides, a white waist and a copper plated bottom. The cap rail is of mahogany and the deck is planked in walnut. The deck of the model is fitted with numerous details, which include: anchors, deck gratings, pin and fife rails, ships boat amidsips and boats on davits and at the stern, ladders, rigged cannons on carriages, double wheel, binnacle, windlass, stove pipe, bell, and other details. The model is rigged with three masts, stun'sail booms, standing and running rigging, pennant and flag, and other rigging details. The model is mounted on a pair of brass pedestals and displayed in a mahogany framed glass case with a mahogany base and stand
63¾ x 49½ in. (161.9 x 125.7 cm.) cased on stand

Lot Essay

The U.S.F Constitution was launched on October 21, 1797 at Boston. Built by George Claighorne, she is a 44-gun frigate and is the oldest commissioned ship in the U.S. Navy. She earned the nickname "Old Ironsides" after a sailor saw a cannon ball bounce off her hull. The U.S.F Constitution was the mainstay of U.S. Navy during the War of 1812, during which she won all 40 of her battles.

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