QUEEN OF THE WEST SILVER BOTTLE HOLDER.

QUEEN OF THE WEST SILVER BOTTLE HOLDER. 19th Century. American. Unique model of the side wheel paddle steamer Queen of the West, Circa 1854 designed as a two-bottle caddy, silver or silver plate, unmarked. SIZE: 11″ h x 15-1/4″ l. PROVENANCE: This ship was later in service during the Civil War, converted to a ram by Colonel Charles Ellet, a civil engineer who was mortally wounded at the Battle of Memphis while on board the ship. This bottle caddy is an important part of American history relating to this ship. CONDITION: Polished surfaces with some residue structurally very good. 9-25857 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2012

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
	2169	$4,600.00	QUEEN OF THE WEST SILVER BOTTLE HOLDER. 19th Century. American. Unique model of the side wheel paddle steamer Queen of the West, Circa 1854 designed as a two-bottle caddy, silver or silver plate, unmarked. SIZE: 11″ h x 15-1/4″ l. PROVENANCE: This ship was later in service during the Civil War, converted to a ram by Colonel Charles Ellet, a civil engineer who was mortally wounded at the Battle of Memphis while on board the ship. This bottle caddy is an important part of American history relating to this ship. CONDITION: Polished surfaces with some residue structurally very good. 9-25857 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2012 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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