66 . CLAY AND WASHINGTON C . 1844 PEWTER RIM CAMPAIGN BADGE . 2.5 ” w / Clay portrait featuring a reflective border . Missing suspension loop . Extremely faint discoloration at right of Clay and left of Washington that we mention for extreme accuracy , otherwise clean . Extremely Fine . A nice specimen from the Rex & Patti Stark Collection . ( J ) $ 400.00 67 . CLAY & FRELINGHUYSEN SILK JUGATE RIBBON W / FIRST NAME BELOW PORTRAITS . 4-7 / 8x6 ”. Silk . Scalloped edges on top and bottom . Features details portraits of the 1844 Whigs w / their first names below . Vertical creasing down center , otherwise light scattered edge wear . Extremely Fine . Rarely offered . Rex & Patti Stark Collection . ( I ) $ 200.00 68 . HENRY CLAY FRAMED PROMOETHEOTYPE BAS RELIEF PORTRAIT . 14x18 ”. c . 1850 . Produced in Philadelphia , PA by C . Younglove Haynes retaining original broadside on verso . Gold painted gesso bas relief portrait of standing Clay who leans against a book while holding a scroll . After a daguerreotype of the Kentucky Senator , Speaker of the House , Secretary of State and two time Presidential nominee . Frame has scattered missing pieces of Greco-Roman border . Some scattered splits in gold paint most notably to book in Clay ’ s hand . VG . Remains an impressive display piece . Rex & Patti Stark Collection . ( K ) $ 500.00 69 . SINGLE-APPLIQUED THIRTEEN STAR SEVENTEEN STRIPE AMERICAN FLAG ENTIRELY HAND-SEWN . 29x43.5 ”. Likely mid to late 19th century . Each stripe and canton are hand stitched wool bunting . Each star is a unique hand trimmed piece of cotton single appliqued to canton . Twill cotton hoist has three handmade holes for mounting w / no signs of previous grommets being mounted . Canton has 13 stars in a medallion pattern w / seven stars , 4.25 ” dia ., forming a circle around two stars at center and each corner accented by a star that is 3.5 ” dia . The right center star is nearly completely lost w / stitched edges remaining . Otherwise , stars have scattered mothing losses . Wool in stripes and canton have scattered fabric pulls and moderate wear . Overall VG . 13 star flags have been used throughout our Nation ’ s history for a variety of purposes . In addition to their use on private yachts , the U . S . Navy used the 13 star count on small boats , both in the 18th century and through the 19th century , particularly the second half . The Navy ’ s use of the 13 star flag ended in 1916 following a Woodrow Wilson executive order . Among other uses , 13 star flags were carried by soldiers during the Mexican and Civil Wars , used at patriotic events including Lafayette ’ s visit in 1825-26 , flown at the celebration of the Nation ’ s centennial in 1876 and the sesquicentennial in 1926 . While the canton and star pattern are fascinating in their own right perhaps the most interesting element of this flag is the 17 stripe fly configuration . The Flag Act of 1777 states “ That the flag of the thirteen United States be thirteen stripes , alternate red and white ; that the union be thirteen stars , white in a blue field , representing a new constellation .” The Flag Act of 1794 notes “ the flag of the United States , be fifteen stripes alternate red and white . That the Union be fifteen stars , white in a blue field .” Between the 1794 Act and the most recent Flag Act of 1818 that established thirteen stripes no official flags featuring 16 , 17 or 18 stars . Ohio entered the union as the 17th state in 1802 and was followed by Louisiana in April of 1812 . While it ’ s our opinion this flag dates from later an enterprising designer could have produced it around the resurgence in patriotism during the period . Another known 17 stripe flag , featuring a 31 star canton , has been tied to the California-Oregon secessionist movement w / the symbolism of 17 tied to the hopeful secession of both California and Oregon . While that may apply to this flag we feel it ’ s more likely a product of patriotic Ohio designer likely produced around the Civil War or the 1876 Centennial . Whatever the origin the current offering is an impressive statement piece in any room
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or office . The enchanting cut of each star in two sizes combined with the pleasing canton arrangement and 17 stripes makes this a fascinating specimen w / oodles of folksy charm . ( L ) $ 1,000.00 70 . TAYLOR & FILLMORE 1848 GRAND NATIONAL BANNER PRINT BY KELLOGG . 12x16 ” framed w / 9.5x13.5 ” opening . Vibrant color on hand-tinted portraits and background . Below the 1848 Whig candidates are cornucopias w / steam engines and ships vignettes directly above . 4 ” diagonal tear along left edge that makes its way onto left cornucopia . Scattered age spotting seen in margins w / even age toning and moderate wear . Fine . Not examined outside of frame . See related Currier prints from series . ( I ) $ 200.00 71 . ZACH TAYLOR PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES 1848 SNUFF BOX . 3.25 ” dia . Two piece lacquered snuffbox reading “ Zach Taylor , President Of The United States .” Color portrait of Taylor w / detailed face , hair , red coat and gold buttons on vest . Reflective gold background . Interesting gold and black undulating line pattern on the bottom . Even age toning on portrait w / scattered crazing on top as is typical . Fine . ( I ) $ 200.00
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