RARE 13-STAR PATRIOTIC AMERICAN SHIELD.

Consignor believes this shield could be 18th century and from the Revolutionary War era and anything is possible, though hardwood back has an inked date of 1836, consignor feels this date may be commemorative. Regardless, this is a very old, beautiful piece of folk art with blue cotton field and cotton stars. Stars are attached with hand-stitched silk thread according to a University of Rhode Island Textile researcher, is consistent to potential 18th century construction. SIZE: Shield: 26-1/4″ t x 24-1/2″ w; stars are 3-1/2″. PROVENANCE: Collection of Elizabeth Troiano. CONDITION: Blue field exhibits good color with water staining, soiling, several reductions as can be seen in photos. Sharp edge wear at wood separates cloth, about 10″ on right side below stars. Stitching retaining stars to shield have some breaks, but stitches are over 90% intact. Two recent eyelets and a wire have been added to reverse to display. 51538-2 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2036

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2017

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2036	$2,783.00	RARE 13-STAR PATRIOTIC AMERICAN SHIELD. Consignor believes this shield could be 18th century and from the Revolutionary War era and anything is possible, though hardwood back has an inked date of 1836, consignor feels this date may be commemorative. Regardless, this is a very old, beautiful piece of folk art with blue cotton field and cotton stars. Stars are attached with hand-stitched silk thread according to a University of Rhode Island Textile researcher, is consistent to potential 18th century construction. SIZE: Shield: 26-1/4″ t x 24-1/2″ w; stars are 3-1/2″. PROVENANCE: Collection of Elizabeth Troiano. CONDITION: Blue field exhibits good color with water staining, soiling, several reductions as can be seen in photos. Sharp edge wear at wood separates cloth, about 10″ on right side below stars. Stitching retaining stars to shield have some breaks, but stitches are over 90% intact. Two recent eyelets and a wire have been added to reverse to display. 51538-2 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2036 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2017 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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RARE 13-STAR PATRIOTIC AMERICAN SHIELD.