Sold for:
$15,000
$15,000
Second Pattern Confederate National Flag, possibly issued to the Confederate States Navy, with 13 hand-sewn, cotton stars configured in the shape of a diagonal cross, atop a blue wool bunting or tammy on a red ground. The stars are stitched around the outer edges which is consistent with the Civil War-period technique. The white bunting is single-ply with cotton hoist and jute rope, fairly typical of Confederate States Navy. Height 52", width 106". Provenance: According to consignor, the flag was purchased years ago from Rob White (founder of Robb Report).
Auctioneer:
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery
Date:
2015-03-21
