Not only was constitution repaired for her bicentennial but there was a significant change in the scope of work between the original plan and the final executed package. Discarded copper sheets were turned into a wide variety of souvenir items, including ashtrays, bookends, and plaques. They sit 5 14 tall and 5 across base and are 1 78 deep. Uss constitution boston national historical park u. A media tour of the uss constitution was held in dry dock 1 at the charlestown navy yard. Pair of bookends made from bronze taken from the famed ship the united states ship constitution old ironsides during the 1927 remodel of the vessel.
These bookends helped raise funds to refurbish the ship, which originally launched in 1797. The isaac hull model from 1812 has dark green bulwarks. In more than two centuries of history, she has overcome piracy and the british navy, and then served as a training ship and a museum. Buy uss constitution framed prints from our community of independent artists and iconic brands. Note 1 launched in 1797, constitution was one of six original frigates authorized for construction by the naval act of 1794 and the third. In 1927 a nationwide program to save the shipfrom being scrapped was enacted, and as the story goes the donations ofpennies by the. Buy online, view images and see past prices for a pair of uss constitution relic bookends and a nautical themed ashtray.
Solid brass ship bookends old ironsides uss constitution. Uss constitution was one of six frigates authorized for construction by an act of congress in 1794, was one for the formidable opponents for ships of the time. The keel for the constitution was laid in 1794 at edmund hartts shipyard in boston. Second hand laptop vaio s15 vjs152c11n ownermade model basic constitution web. Uss constitution is the oldest commissioned ship in the united states navy. Pair of oak uss constitution bookends sale number 2962t, lot.
Navy following the revolutionary war, she carried provisions for a 475man crew, had 44 guns, measured 204. Conceived during the presidency of george washington, she protected american merchant seamen in the quasiwar with france and projected american sea power into the mediterranean during the barbary wars. Joseph ryan, fellow of the company of military historians the constitution has not wanted for chroniclers, but this is a welcome addition because it both adds new information that puts old ironsides in context of both american and naval history. A handsome large cast iron doorstop of the uss constitution cast by greenblatt studios, boston 1927. Made from the material removed from the ship during her historic refit in 1927. Frigate uss constitution navy ship old ironsides bookend. Throngs of bostonians and dignitaries gathered as constitution, once again under the command of her old captain isaac hull, gently glided into dry dock for a period of repair.
Most foodstuffs and liquids such as spirits, molasses, vinegar, and water, were shipped in casks, the balance in wooden crates and other suitable packing materials. Our uss constitution framed art prints ship within 48 hours, arrive readytohang, and include a 30day moneyback guarantee. Launched in 1797, the woodenhulled sailing frigate played vital roles in a young nations fledging naval fleet from the quasi war with france, the barbary wars with pirates, to the war of 1812. Stewarts military antiques us, 1927, book end, wood from. They are approximately 5 12 inches tall and 5 12 inches wide by 2 inches deep. Heavy, useful, historic bookends from the early 20th century.
Uss constution, old ironsides bronze bookends taken from. A beautiful pair of brass bookends depicting old ironsides uss constitution ship bookends. Restorations for old ironsides are nearly complete, after the 26month dry docking. To set the stage for the dominance of this remarkable vessel, military historian colonel david fitzenz recreates the world of sail, when seven knots an hour was considered blinding speed for a warship. These bookends are constructed to look like the historic american military ship uss constitution, which was commissioned in 1797 by president george washington. Constitution cast iron bookends old ironsides 1927, status. In 1927 a nationwide program to save the shipfrom being scrapped was enacted, and as the story goes the donations ofpennies by the nations school.
The naval history and heritage command, detachment boston, is housed in building 24 and is responsible for the maintenance. Restoration became the central focus where major structural hull. Uss constitution is a woodenhulled, threemasted heavy frigate of the united states navy. Us, 1927, book end, wood from old ironsides, uss constitution. Japanese bird egret crane bookends 2 bronze brown metal mid century modern mcm. From the early years of our countrys history, the frigate constitution has been one of the symbols of our national identity. Named by president george washington after the constitution of the united states of america, she is the worlds oldest commissioned naval vessel afloat. This is museumquality, fully assembled edition of the famous uss constitution old ironside.
A pair of vintage metal bookends with a pair of iron bookends in the form of ships wheels with the center embossed with an image of old ironsides along with title and brief history of the u. Nice depiction of the uss constitution, a woodenhulled, threemasted heavy frigate of the us navy, named by president george washington after the constitution of the united states of america. A pair of 1920s1930s old ironsides cast iron bookends. Get the best deals on nautical bookends when you shop the largest. Stewarts military antiques us, 1927, book end, wood. Invaluable is the worlds largest marketplace for art, antiques, and collectibles.
The revere foundry in canton massachusetts produced all of the copper nails, spikes, bolts, pins and sheathing for the uss constitution and for other early navy frigates. Uss constitutions 19271931 restoration was the first time souvenirs made from discarded materials were sold to the public to raise funds for repair work, as part of the campaign to reestablish old ironsides as an important historic icon. Jan 14, 2001 this is such an interesting piece of americana and its also interesting for what it says about the nature of collectibles. Text along the front of the base of each bookend reads this material was taken from u.
Announcing souvenirs of old ironsides uss constitution. A wonderful old relic, made from reclaimed woodfrom the hull of the war of 1812 us navy frigate, uss constitution, better known as old ironsides. An historic pair of uss frigate constitution bookends. Overview of uss constitution restorations uss constitution has undergone numerous restorations, rebuilds, refits, or over hauls throughout her more than 200year career. The constitution today is a national landmark and is currently docked in boston. Restored again in 1927, the uss constitution toured coastal waters before being moored at the boston naval shipyard in 1934. Launched in 1797 in boston, the uss constitution is the oldest ship in the world still able to take to the sea. Pair of souvenir bookends uss constitution s major restoration from 19271931 marks the first time souvenirs made from discarded ship materials were sold to the public. Although the model is a bit crude in areas, it is a large scale model of the constitution made by the crew for captain hull soon after the battle with the guerriere and one would think they. An historic pair of uss frigate constitution bookends circa 1927 item description. Uss constitution bookends from paul revere copper removed in. Stewarts military antiques us 1927 copper book ends, 1927.
Uss constitution is temporarily closed to the public and suspended public tours in response. An historic pair of uss frigate constitution bookends circa 1927. Allen to john mccarty, june 17, 1862 pair of souvenir bookends announcing souvenirs of old ironsides. I learned that the constitution had major overhauling done between 1927 and 1930 and that 7,000 of these bookends were made from the material that had been renovated. In 1927 a nationwide program to save the shipfrom being scrapped was enacted, and as the story goes the donations ofpennies by the nations school children. Announcing souvenirs of old ironsides uss constitution museum. Uss constitution museum store uss constitution museum store. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Charlestown navy yard boston, ma 02129 usa 6172420752, phone 6172415232, fax email. Uss constitution old ironsides copper bookends 1927. Discarded copper sheets were turned into a wide variety of souvenir items, including ashtrays.
The central feature a portrait of the ship under full sail with the words launched 1797, 1804 tripoli, 1812 guerriere java, 1815 cyane, levant along the fronnt bottom edge this material was taken from the us frigate constitution, 1927. It is part of an exclusive edition where the hull is laser cut with a unique serial number. 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. Uss constitution s 19271931 restoration in the charlestown navy yard was the first 20th century drydocking of this ship.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Uss constitution gray anchor mug uss constitution museum. Uss constitution s 19271931 restoration was the first time souvenirs made from discarded materials were sold to the public to raise funds for repair work, as part of the campaign to reestablish old ironsides as an important historic icon. These bronze bookends were made from copper that was removed, during the 19271931 restoration of the constitution and used to cast these souvenir bookends. The sale of these souvenirs helped raise much needed funds for restoration work, and was also part of the campaign to reestablish old ironsides as an important historic american icon. One of three oversized frigates a threemasted vessel built to replenish the u.
Heavy cast iron bookends of the uss constitution old ironsides. Uss constitution formerly ix 21, formerly old constitution, formerly constitution the oldest commissioned warship in the u. A detail of the bookends made from materials removed during the 19271931 restoration. Hakes uss constitution old ironsides cast iron bookends. They are marked this material was taken fromthe us frigate constitution 1927. Pair of oak uss constitution bookends, america, 1927, the bookends in the form of large vessel mooring cleats, one with brass plaque reading. Uss constitution bookends pair made from paul reveres copper from the uss frigate constitution during the 1927 restoration click an image to enlarge it c. Constitution cast iron bookends old ironsides 1927. Uss constitution, the oldest commissioned warship afloat, is as much a symbol of early america as the betsy ross flag and the bald eagle. The navy operates the ship as a historic site in cooperation with the national park service. Stewarts military antiques us 1927 copper book ends. The uss constitution is the oldest commissioned warship afloat in the world and gained national historic landmark status in 1960.
As early as 1803, six years after her launch, she was hovedown in boston at mays wharf to have her underwater. The 204foot, 36sail uss constitution is one of the most honored and. Launched in 1797, constitution was one of six original frigates authorized for construction by the naval act of 1794 and the third constructed. Despite expenditure of these funds, by 1924 the condition of the frigate was such that if she was not rebuilt, the navys only two choices would be to break up the ship or let constitution sink at the dock. This is the story of the oldest warship afloat in the world, the venerable frigate uss constitution, the cornerstone of the nascent american navy created by act of congress in 1794. These bookend helped raise funds to refurbish the ship which bostonians had built by conscription and launched in 1797.
Provisioning for sea was crucial in the 19th century due to the lack of modern conveniences such as refrigeration, freezedrying and canning. Uss constitutions historic sail off marblehead 11x 14 print matted uss constitution brass medallion. He had canes, boxes and other souvenirs made from the materials, and sent the trinkets to friends and public officials throughout the united states. Completed in 1797 at boston, massachusetts, the wooden warship uss constitution was constructed from material contributed by nearly every state in the new nation. The central feature a portrait of the ship under full sail with the words. A look inside the uss constitutions restoration the boston. Uss constitution limited edition collectors medallion. S constitution for sale vintage advertising collectibles. Navy frigate uss constitution 1927 old ironsides commemorative box for sale.
Pair of solid bronze bookends made with material taken from the 1927 restoration of the us frigate constitution. As early as 1803, six years after her launch, she was hovedown in. A look inside the uss constitutions restoration the. A pair of uss constitution relic bookends and a nautical the. The three masted frigates are beautifully detailed and the bookends are of solid cast brass.
The central feature a portrait of the ship under full sail with the words launched 1797, 1804 tripoli, 1812. Uss constitution as painted by gordon grant in 1927. She is the worlds oldest commissioned naval vessel still afloat. The quality of materials, along with the clear, detailed. Uss constitution, featured in maritime history of massachusettsa. In 1927 a nationwide program to save the shipfrom being scrapped was enacted, and as the story goes the donations ofpennies by. Three1927 uss constitution old ironsides bookends metal.
Throughout her entire service life she was never boarded by hostile forces. Old modern handicrafts exclusive edition uss constitution. The uss constitution was the first ship commissioned by the u. Uss constitution s historic sail off marblehead 11x 14 print matted uss constitution brass medallion. Constitution, and plinth bases with gold tone text that states along the edge, this material was taken from u. Mar 04, 2015 uss constitution, the oldest commissioned warship afloat, is as much a symbol of early america as the betsy ross flag and the bald eagle. Pennies for old ironsides naval historical foundation. Uss constitution framed art prints fine art america.
A plaque made from wood and copper removed from uss constitution during the 19271931. I learned that the constitution had major overhauling done between 1927 and 1930 and that 7,000 of these bookends were made from the material that. Sikorskis attic news gainesville sun gainesville, fl. Uss constitution, also known as old ironsides, is a woodenhulled, threemasted heavy frigate of the united states navy. At that time there was a huge fund raising effort to save the ship from scrap which was successful. Us 1927 copper book ends, 1927, old ironsides uss constitution. Constitution cast iron bookends old ironsides 1927 cast iron, it cast, uss. This image is a stylized version of one of those anchors featured on a blueprint in the uss constitution museums collection from old ironsides 1927 1931 restoration. Uss constitutions major restoration from 19271931 marks the first time souvenirs made from discarded ship materials were sold to the public. A pair of bookends made from copper removed during uss constitutions 19271931 restoration. A nice quality set of book endsmade from reclaimed metalfrom the hull of the war of 1812 us navy frigate, uss constitution, better known as old ironsides.
Each reads, old ironsides in raised letters at the top. The sale of these souvenirs helped raise much needed funds for restoration work, and was also part of the campaign to reestablish old ironsides as an important historic. Fine pair of bookends in the form of spoked ships wheels, about 6 inches in diameter, medallions of the constitution at the hub, and a cast inscription on the base attesting to the fact that the material came from the constitution. Uss constitution bookends pair made from paul reveres copper from the uss frigate constitution during the 1927 restoration c. Uss constitutions 19271931 restoration in the charlestown navy yard was the. Hull, who made the long trip from the washington navy yard where he was commandant, ordered all the wood and copper removed from constitution sent to washington for reuse. The bookends are in very good condition and are very heavy in weight. This is such an interesting piece of americana and its also interesting for what it says about the nature of collectibles. Get the best deals on bronze bookend when you shop the largest online selection at. Vintage set of old iron sides uss constitution cast iron.
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