SCARCE CONFEDERATE FIRST NATIONAL FLAG.

SCARCE CONFEDERATE FIRST NATIONAL FLAG. 18″ x 32″. Silk flag with thirteen dbl appliqued silk stars with a bullion border. Twelve stars are in circle around central star. Same bullion used to highlight stars also highlight canton and borders of entire flag. Five whipped eyelets on hoist were used for attachment. One eyelet still contains bullion cord used for attachment to pole. Small photograph of old gentlemen is sealed in frame with flag. CONDITION: Silk is heavily deteriorated, large broken pieces as large are 4″ x 5″ are loose or missing. Numerous small fragments of silk are scattered in frame. Red dye has changed to gray and is undistinguishable from white stripe. Mold appears on canton and other parts of flag. Flag apparently has been in frame for probably close to 100 years. Considerable conservation and preservation would be required to preserve this flag, however it is displayable in its present state. 4-51396 (4,000-6,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004

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
	1124	$3,680.00	SCARCE CONFEDERATE FIRST NATIONAL FLAG. 18″ x 32″. Silk flag with thirteen dbl appliqued silk stars with a bullion border. Twelve stars are in circle around central star. Same bullion used to highlight stars also highlight canton and borders of entire flag. Five whipped eyelets on hoist were used for attachment. One eyelet still contains bullion cord used for attachment to pole. Small photograph of old gentlemen is sealed in frame with flag. CONDITION: Silk is heavily deteriorated, large broken pieces as large are 4″ x 5″ are loose or missing. Numerous small fragments of silk are scattered in frame. Red dye has changed to gray and is undistinguishable from white stripe. Mold appears on canton and other parts of flag. Flag apparently has been in frame for probably close to 100 years. Considerable conservation and preservation would be required to preserve this flag, however it is displayable in its present state. 4-51396 (4,000-6,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004 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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