Wonderful 1927 USS Constitution Ashtray Made of Reclaimed Bronze from the Ship

Wonderful 1927 bronze USS Constitution ashtray made from reclaimed bronze from the ship. The center features an image of the ship in the center and along the top reads: "LAUNCHED 1797 1804 TRIPOLI 1812 GUERREIERE JAVA 1815 CYANE LEVANT" and surrounding it is a lovely rope embellishment and reads: "OLD IRONSIDES U.S. FRIGATE CONSTITUTION". The center medallion also shows a fabulous rainbow patina. The outer edge of the ashtray reads: "THIS MATERIAL WAS TAKEN FROM THE U.S. FRIGATE CONSTITUTION KEEL LAID 1794 REBUILDING 1927" in embossed lettering.

Circa 1927

Approximately 6-1/4" wide x 4-1/2" in diameter x 1-1/4" deep

Reclaimed bronze

None.

This is from a US Navy collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MCEX16 LAGEX9/16 SADJX7/17

8+ (Excellent): The ashtray shows minor wear, gorgeous rainbow patina on central medallion, overall excellent condition.

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.