Fall 2024 Premier Firearms & Militaria Auction
October 31st, November 1st, 2nd, & 3rd, 2024
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RARE “CALIFORNIA” 31 STAR FLAG
02-23130-3
36″ x 61″. This is a wonderful totally hand sewn “great star” configuration of a 31 star flag commemorating the state of California with the large 4-1/2″ central star surrounded by thirty 2″ stars forming a 5-pointed star outline. This flag was official from July 4, 1851 with California statehood till July 4, 1858 when Minnesota became the 32rd state. This flag is beautifully made by someone with excellent hand sewing skill, with most desirable pattern of stars, 1″ folded hoist has “H. K. Weaver” inked and 5 hand whipped eyelets. Rarely offered with 1850s construction. Archival frame 74″ x 49″, by Textile Preservation Workshop, South Salem, NY. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: copy of conservation and framing report.
PROVENANCE: Family estate collection sold by James Julia Auctions, lot 2283, March 11, 2014; Nicholas Strand lifetime American flag collection.
