AMER WINTER 2018
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/8/2018
GOLD MOURNING RING OF JOHN PINE DECATUR, SURVIVING BROTHER OF COMMODORE STEPHEN DECATUR.John Pine Decatur (1786-1832) like his brother served in the Navy, but died as an Army sutler at Ft. Gibson, Indian Territory, November 12, 1832. This small, well made gold ring has miniature cut-out gold logo/monogram "JPD" inserted over a section of Decatur's hair mounted under bezeled glass or crystal dome. This was probably made for his widow Maria Susanna Ten Eyck Decatur (1789-1850). Since Stephen Decatur had no children, all of Commodore Decatur’s memorabilia and artifacts are from descent of his brother’s lineage. SIZE: PROVENANCE: A most historical and important collection from the estate of Maria Decatur Mayo Deyo (Lila) Garnett of Kittery Point, Maine. CONDITION: Very good overall with light band, as is the accompanying hinged ring box. 52714-161 JGS (500-1,000)