SILK EMBROIDERY OF THE NEW YORK 69TH “FIGHTING IRISH”.

SILK EMBROIDERY OF THE NEW YORK 69TH “FIGHTING IRISH”. This type of embroidery work, usually done in the late 19th century in the Orient, is most colorful, decorative, and well-done. A fierce American eagle, above a wreath inscribed “Jackson Montgomery, Sullivan, Barry, Fitzegerald”. Two gray hounds, centered by a shield, with “69” and their symbols. Banner beneath reads “GENTLE WHEN STROKED / FIERCE WHEN PROVOKED”, all on a Navy blue silk background. Framed in a contemporary frame. SIZE: 20” high x 21” wide, embroidery only. CONDITION: Cobalt silk background deteriorated, embroidery generally bright and colorful. 4-60389 (500-1,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2007

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
	419B	$900.00	SILK EMBROIDERY OF THE NEW YORK 69TH “FIGHTING IRISH”. This type of embroidery work, usually done in the late 19th century in the Orient, is most colorful, decorative, and well-done. A fierce American eagle, above a wreath inscribed “Jackson Montgomery, Sullivan, Barry, Fitzegerald”. Two gray hounds, centered by a shield, with “69” and their symbols. Banner beneath reads “GENTLE WHEN STROKED / FIERCE WHEN PROVOKED”, all on a Navy blue silk background. Framed in a contemporary frame. SIZE: 20” high x 21” wide, embroidery only. CONDITION: Cobalt silk background deteriorated, embroidery generally bright and colorful. 4-60389 (500-1,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2007 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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