December 10-13, 2024 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/10/2024
A pair of U.S. Navy epaulettes belonging to Commodore Daniel Turner and bearing that rank on the straps, made following the specifications and illustrations printed in the 1841 uniform regulations. The straps of broad, gold vellum lace, bordered with gold embroidery, each bearing a 5/8-inch diameter, gilded-brass Navy button with ties at end of strap, with a silver star in center and an eagle/anchor device set in the "frog" or crescent end, from which hangs gold bullion fringe. The padded undersides of the crescent are covered with blue silk, while the straps are lined with black morocco leather. Stamped in gilt on each is the maker's details for Edward Ramsey, "Goldsmith & Jeweler to the /Queen Dowager", who worked at Plymouth Dock and held that title from 1837-1849. They are housed in their original case, made of black-japanned tin. Daniel Turner (1794-1850) was a hero of the Battle of Lake Erie during the War of 1812. He commanded the USS Constitution from 1839 to 1841 and commanded the Frigate USS Raritan during the Mexican War. PROVENANCE: Commodore Daniel Turner and by descent through Turner family of Newport, RI until 2015, when sold as lot 22 at Cowan's Auctions, 12 June 2015. CONDITION: Both epaulettes are in very good-excellent condition, the straps, bullion fringe, and devices bright and complete, but with modest shattering of the blue silk on undersides; the outside of the case with scattered chipping to the japanning and edge wear.