AMER WINTER 2018
The live portion of this session begins on Thursday, February 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)