*110. BEAUTIFULLY ENGRAVED CAPSTAN COVER & ORIGINAL PHOTOS FROM REVENUE CUTTER

"U.S.S. LEVI WOODBURY". 17" diameter bronze cover boldly engraved with large

fancy letters "U.S.S./LEVI WOODBURY/1863". Below that are dou-

ble stars and an elaborate scroll design. Above engraved with

maker name "American Ship Windlass Co./Providence RI". Also

marked with several patent dates. Also included is period photo

showing port view of vessel with original caption below "U.S.

Revenue Steamer Levi Woodbury". Also has photographer name

"Black Photo". Size 12" x 16". Overall size framed 22" x 26".

Also have a period photo showing the crew posing on the deck of the Woodbury. In the

background the top of the capstan is visible showing the distinct

rounded shape of this cover. On reverse is photographers backmark "L.V. NEWELL &

CO....No 1 High Street, Portsmouth, N.H.". Photo size 8" x 9 1/2". Overall size framed

13" x 15". Condition of everything excellent. Originally built 1863 at Philadelphia as

Revenue Cutter "Mahoning" vessel was renamed Levi Woodbury in June 1873. Vessel

went on to be longest surviving Civil War era built screw-propelled ship to remain on

active duty. She patrolled the Maine coast during the late 19th/early 20th centuries with

her last cruise being along that coast in May, 1915. A terrific grouping of items from this well known United

States Revenue Cutter.

5950.00

*111. UNITED STATES COAST GUARD OFFICERS' SWORD. Same style as the model 1852 Naval officers'

sword. Slightly curved 32" blade etched one side with scroll & floral motifs, a shield & anchor, stars, ship's

mast and owner name "Lee R. Scott 1911". Reverse with rope, anchor,

American Eagle, scroll & floral designs and a banner with letters "U.S.C.G.".

Gilt brass hilt with fish skin grips wrapped with decorative wire. top of pom-

mel decorated with American Eagle within a border of stars. Top of knuckle

guard and quillon in form of Dolphin head. Pierced guard with oak leaves and

acorns and a banner with initials "USCG". Original sword knot still attached

where guard attaches to pommel. Overall length 37 1/2". Black leather scab-

bard with three gilt brass mounts. Top mount with square knot and Coast Guard shield. Middle mount with

square knot and drag cast in form of Dolphin. Throat and middle mount with carrying rings. Overall condi-

tion of everything very fine. Coast Guard wasn't formed until 1915 when Revenue Cutter Service and U.S.

Lifesaving Service merged. The date on the sword is commemorative to when Lee R. Scott enlisted in the

Navy. He later enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard on March 25, 1925. A fine example of scarce sword. 1295.00

*112. UNITED STATES COAST GUARD ENSIGN from the 1915-1953 period.

All wool bunting with maker stencil and tag "ANNIN & CO". Size #4 for small to

medium boats. 30" x 50". Upper left with American Eagle beneath an arch of 13

stars. Vertical red and white stripes and Coast Guard logo over crossed anchors.

Condition excellent having just scattered small holes but all very sound. Nice age

color with white areas having turned a mellow tan color that is most attractive.

Great looking U.S.C.G. flag from the early period.

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*113. AMERICAN SCRIMSHAW TOOTH WITH WHALING SCENE AND FAMOUS NAVAL VESSEL. One

side with scene showing stbd view of whaleship with all boats lowered and

actively engaged in Sperm whaling. Dramatic depiction of enraged Sperm

Whales flipping a longboat high in the air causing men to be tossed into sea.

There are some red highlights on boat and in sea where Whale is being lanced.

Reverse with huge port view of ship-of-the-line Pennsylvania. On bow are let-

ters"PA" and on stern "UNS". Off bow is pilot

schooner passing a marker. Also some red highlights on this side. Length 7" x

3" max width. Fine condition. Terrific age color. The Pennsylvania, launched

1837, was the largest sailing ship ever built for the U.S. Navy. Exact tooth

illustrated page 71 in Flayderman's "Scrimshaw and Scrimshanders". Also

was part of Meylert Armstrong collection that was acquired by Norm in the

1960's. A high quality and very important piece of American scrimshaw.

sold