RARE AMERICAN NAVAL DIRK OF ADMIRAL SILAS H. STRINGHAM.

Silas Stringham was a life long American Naval officer born in Middletown, N.Y. in 1798. He entered the Navy has a midshipman in 1809 on the U.S. Frigate “President”. He was commissioned lieutenant in 1814 and served on the schooner “Spark”, later on the sloop “Cyane”, then executive officer of the “Hornet”. He was commissioned commander in 1831 and captain in 1841. His ship “Ohio” took part in the bombardment of Vera Cruz during the Mexican War. When the Civil War began Stringham was among the most experienced American Naval Officers. After Fort Sumter he commanded the North Atlantic Blockading Fleet and took part in the early capture of Carolina forts, this being the first important Naval victory of the Civil War. Stringham declined further active service because of his age and retired as a commodore December 21,1861; however, he continued service as commandant of the Boston Navy Yard being promoted to rear admiral (on retired list) July 16, 1862. He died as port-admiral of New York in 1876. This beautiful British style, heavily curved Dirk is inscribed “S.H.S./U.S.N.” on top of reverse of scabbard. The grip is spirally cut certifiable antique ivory, cross guard is cruciform and adorned with acorns and oak leaves. Solid brass scabbard is beautifully geometric and florally engraved. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our “Ivory Position Statement” and the “Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object”. This information is located in our catalog on pages 30 and 31. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good overall with 11″ blue and gold decorated blade retaining about 70-80% of its gold decoration and about half of its blue background though turning plum with old sharpening, staining and pitting. Guard is loose due to shrinkage of protective washer and slight bend at grip. Cross guard, chain and scabbard retain about 80% of their original gold wash. The spirally cut, pistol grip shaped ivory shows typical patina and age cracks from about 200 years of existence. Grip originally had a wire wrap that is missing. 4-54450 JS6 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1368

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Auction: Firearms - March 2015

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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	1368	$11,500.00	RARE AMERICAN NAVAL DIRK OF ADMIRAL SILAS H. STRINGHAM. Silas Stringham was a life long American Naval officer born in Middletown, N.Y. in 1798. He entered the Navy has a midshipman in 1809 on the U.S. Frigate “President”. He was commissioned lieutenant in 1814 and served on the schooner “Spark”, later on the sloop “Cyane”, then executive officer of the “Hornet”. He was commissioned commander in 1831 and captain in 1841. His ship “Ohio” took part in the bombardment of Vera Cruz during the Mexican War. When the Civil War began Stringham was among the most experienced American Naval Officers. After Fort Sumter he commanded the North Atlantic Blockading Fleet and took part in the early capture of Carolina forts, this being the first important Naval victory of the Civil War. Stringham declined further active service because of his age and retired as a commodore December 21,1861; however, he continued service as commandant of the Boston Navy Yard being promoted to rear admiral (on retired list) July 16, 1862. He died as port-admiral of New York in 1876. This beautiful British style, heavily curved Dirk is inscribed “S.H.S./U.S.N.” on top of reverse of scabbard. The grip is spirally cut certifiable antique ivory, cross guard is cruciform and adorned with acorns and oak leaves. Solid brass scabbard is beautifully geometric and florally engraved. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our “Ivory Position Statement” and the “Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object”. This information is located in our catalog on pages 30 and 31. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good overall with 11″ blue and gold decorated blade retaining about 70-80% of its gold decoration and about half of its blue background though turning plum with old sharpening, staining and pitting. Guard is loose due to shrinkage of protective washer and slight bend at grip. Cross guard, chain and scabbard retain about 80% of their original gold wash. The spirally cut, pistol grip shaped ivory shows typical patina and age cracks from about 200 years of existence. Grip originally had a wire wrap that is missing. 4-54450 JS6 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1368 Click here to view provenance Auction: Firearms - March 2015 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 AMERICAN NAVAL DIRK OF ADMIRAL SILAS H. STRINGHAM.