Bearing the inscription:
“New England Guards to Lemuel Blake Esq.”
Farnam & Ward (active 1815-1818) at 15 Cornhill Street, Boston
Boston c.1816
33 oz., H: 10”
Under the base is a inscription detailing Blake's service to the Guards dated 1816, reading as follows:
Elected Ensign Sept 22, 1812/ [Elected] Lieut. April 2, 1814/ Resign'd Sept 26th, 1816/ Boston Sept 26th 1816/ Voted./ "That Lemuel Blake Esq./ be an Honorary Member of the / New England Guards."/ Wm. Ward OS
Dealer | Carswell Rush Berlin, Inc. |
Date: | 1816 |
Origin | Boston, Ma. |
Artist/Maker | Farnum & Ward |
Measurements | H:10" |
Inventory | View Dealer's Inventory |
Website | http://www.american-antiques.net |
Price | $5,500 |
Contact | Carswell R. Berlin, 646-645-0404 or CarswellBerlin@msn.com |