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Block of wood removed from the hull of the USS Constitution during the frigate's historic 1927 restoration, measuring approximately 5˝ x 4.75˝ x .75˝, with the original bronze plate reading: "This material was taken from the original hull of the U.S. Frigate Constitution, Keel laid 1794, Rebuilding 1927." Mounted above is a bronze medallion boasting an embossed image of “Old Ironsides” with its sails up, with raised text below: "Launched 1797, 1804 Tripoli, 1812 Guerriere, Java, 1813 Cyane, Levant, U.S. Frigate Constitution." In fine condition. Most of the salvaged material from the Constitution's restoration was repurposed into high-quality, finished souvenir items like bookends and boxes; this example is a highly attractive, displayable artifact.
