Historic Americana
USS Constitution Bookend Made of Paul Revere's Supplied Copper from USS Frigate Constitution's 1927 Restoration
1927-dated, Frigate USS Constitution Cast Ship's Wheel Copper Bookend, Made From Copper Materials originally supplied by Paul Revere circa 1797 and removed during its 1927 major restoration, Extremely Fine.
Original Bookend, cast in an attractive bronzed-copper metal, its image consisting of a round medal depicting "Old Ironsides" as the central design feature of a miniature ship's wheel. The legend on the lead-weighted base of the bookend reads: "This Material Was Taken From U.S. Frigate Constitution 1927." The bookend is in good original condition and measures about 6.5" tall, 5.75" wide and 2" deep with flange. Center portion of the wheel reads: " OLD IRONSIDES - Launched 1797, 1804 Tripoli, 1812 Guerriere, Java, 1815 Cyanne, Le-Vant, US FRIGATE CONSTITUTION." These bookends also have a connection to Paul Revere, who supplied much of the original copper for fittings when the ship was built in 1797. A wonderful tribute to the oldest ship still in active use by the United States Navy. A wonderful historic commemorative example in nice quality for display.