LARGE 19th CENTURY 13 STAR NAVAL FLAG.

LARGE 19th CENTURY 13 STAR NAVAL FLAG. The white stars are hand sewn onto the blue canton with canvas hoist having brass grommets with two alternating red and white stripes. The name “ARP DECATUR” is written in period ink on the hoist. Arp Decatur is for Anna Rowell Philbrick Decatur, this flag was her husband’s who was a career naval officer holding the rank of Lieutenant in 1841, Commander in 1861, in 1867 he attained the rank of captain and in 1869 the rank of Commodore. Commodore Decatur was the son of John Pine Decatur and nephew of his famous namesake. SIZE: 53-1/2” on the hoist. 97” on the fly. CONDITION: Flag has seen plenty of use and has scattered “mothing” throughout, stains and some discoloration. A portion of all of the stripes have been replaced many, many years ago. 9-97959-8 (1,000-1,500)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2010

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
	2094	$2,875.00	LARGE 19th CENTURY 13 STAR NAVAL FLAG. The white stars are hand sewn onto the blue canton with canvas hoist having brass grommets with two alternating red and white stripes. The name “ARP DECATUR” is written in period ink on the hoist. Arp Decatur is for Anna Rowell Philbrick Decatur, this flag was her husband’s who was a career naval officer holding the rank of Lieutenant in 1841, Commander in 1861, in 1867 he attained the rank of captain and in 1869 the rank of Commodore. Commodore Decatur was the son of John Pine Decatur and nephew of his famous namesake. SIZE: 53-1/2” on the hoist. 97” on the fly. CONDITION: Flag has seen plenty of use and has scattered “mothing” throughout, stains and some discoloration. A portion of all of the stripes have been replaced many, many years ago. 9-97959-8 (1,000-1,500) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2010 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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