FINE AMERICAN CHAPEAU DE BRAS OF COMMANDER JOHN PORTER, USN.

FINE AMERICAN CHAPEAU DE BRAS OF COMMANDER JOHN PORTER, USN. You are bidding on a classic American Naval “Fore and Aft” or Chapeau de Bras. The hat is housed in what appears to be its original box from the early 19th century. This hat and box could easily date from the War of 1812 era. The box is decorated with wallpaper and has old sewn repairs around edge, which is typically seen in this era. There is a simple typed note dated 1986 to Bill Guthman, the great American 18th and 19th century American collector, which states this hat came from the estate of Commander John Porter, USN, who was in the US Navy from 1806 through 1831. Commander Porter was the father of Mexican War and Civil War General, Fitz John Porter. Chapeau is over 17″ across and 7″ high. It is constructed of beaver skin, we believe, and decorated with fine silk ribbons and bullion tassels. A 1″ American eagle with “E Pluribus Unum” in its ribbon sits upon a silk rosette forming a cockade attached by a bullion ribbon to a gilted Naval button. The stamped brass eagle is sewn to silk rosette, though only one set of stitches barely hold it in place. There is a 2-1/4″ patent leather sweatband and a tattered dark silk liner. Identified Chapeau de Bras of this era, especially in this condition, are rare to find. CONDITION: As noted above. 4-35063 JS71 (4,000-6,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008

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
	2583	$2,875.00	FINE AMERICAN CHAPEAU DE BRAS OF COMMANDER JOHN PORTER, USN. You are bidding on a classic American Naval “Fore and Aft” or Chapeau de Bras. The hat is housed in what appears to be its original box from the early 19th century. This hat and box could easily date from the War of 1812 era. The box is decorated with wallpaper and has old sewn repairs around edge, which is typically seen in this era. There is a simple typed note dated 1986 to Bill Guthman, the great American 18th and 19th century American collector, which states this hat came from the estate of Commander John Porter, USN, who was in the US Navy from 1806 through 1831. Commander Porter was the father of Mexican War and Civil War General, Fitz John Porter. Chapeau is over 17″ across and 7″ high. It is constructed of beaver skin, we believe, and decorated with fine silk ribbons and bullion tassels. A 1″ American eagle with “E Pluribus Unum” in its ribbon sits upon a silk rosette forming a cockade attached by a bullion ribbon to a gilted Naval button. The stamped brass eagle is sewn to silk rosette, though only one set of stitches barely hold it in place. There is a 2-1/4″ patent leather sweatband and a tattered dark silk liner. Identified Chapeau de Bras of this era, especially in this condition, are rare to find. CONDITION: As noted above. 4-35063 JS71 (4,000-6,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008 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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