VERY RARE “CALIFORNIA” 31 STAR FLAG.

SN N/A. 36″ x 61″. Hand-sewn cotton. This is a wonderful, aesthetically pleasing rare configuration of a 31 star flag commemorating the state of California with the large 4-1/2″ central star surrounded by thirty 2″ stars in the shape of a star. This flag was official from July 4th 1851 with the addition of California as the 31st state to July 4th 1858when Minnesota came into the Union as the 32nd state. This flag is beautifully made with many tiny, hand stitches utilizing thread and cloth consistent to the 1850s. This flag was descended through an old Maine family where it was recently discovered. Thehoist bears a period inscription “H. K. Weaver” who is speculated to have gone to California for the Gold Rush? It is further speculated that he may have brought the flag back with him? The flag has a hoist made of folded linen sheeting with five equally spaced, hand-whipped eyelets. PROVENANCE: Farmington, Maine Collection. CONDITION: Flag is overall very good to fine with excellent colors. Flag is sound and solid, has a contemporary repair to its time of use utilizing similar materials and sewing threads about 3-1/2″ x 3″ on the fifth and sixth stripes down starting about 6″ from the fly. There is another similar repair on the bottom two stripes more toward the center. There are several small tears and numerous small holes that appear a lot like a shotgun blast with small shot at a long distance that do not affect aesthetics as can be seen in photographs. There are a few areas of restoration done by Fonda Thomsen Ghiardi in 2000 for family where this flag descended. Fonda’s restoration consists of re-backing an area at bottom of fly-end with reductions of about 3″ x 5″ and two closed tears that were several inches long. 8-76376 JS30 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2283

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014

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
	2283	$15,340.00	VERY RARE “CALIFORNIA” 31 STAR FLAG. SN N/A. 36″ x 61″. Hand-sewn cotton. This is a wonderful, aesthetically pleasing rare configuration of a 31 star flag commemorating the state of California with the large 4-1/2″ central star surrounded by thirty 2″ stars in the shape of a star. This flag was official from July 4th 1851 with the addition of California as the 31st state to July 4th 1858when Minnesota came into the Union as the 32nd state. This flag is beautifully made with many tiny, hand stitches utilizing thread and cloth consistent to the 1850s. This flag was descended through an old Maine family where it was recently discovered. Thehoist bears a period inscription “H. K. Weaver” who is speculated to have gone to California for the Gold Rush? It is further speculated that he may have brought the flag back with him? The flag has a hoist made of folded linen sheeting with five equally spaced, hand-whipped eyelets. PROVENANCE: Farmington, Maine Collection. CONDITION: Flag is overall very good to fine with excellent colors. Flag is sound and solid, has a contemporary repair to its time of use utilizing similar materials and sewing threads about 3-1/2″ x 3″ on the fifth and sixth stripes down starting about 6″ from the fly. There is another similar repair on the bottom two stripes more toward the center. There are several small tears and numerous small holes that appear a lot like a shotgun blast with small shot at a long distance that do not affect aesthetics as can be seen in photographs. There are a few areas of restoration done by Fonda Thomsen Ghiardi in 2000 for family where this flag descended. Fonda’s restoration consists of re-backing an area at bottom of fly-end with reductions of about 3″ x 5″ and two closed tears that were several inches long. 8-76376 JS30 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2283 Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014 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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VERY RARE “CALIFORNIA” 31 STAR FLAG.