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Lot 1323
Sale 5984 - Fleischer Collection
Apr 23, 2007
6:00AM ET
null / Philadelphia
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Estimate
$100 -
125
Price Realized
$90
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
Blue transfer printed plate coalport, late 19th century
Molded and gilded rim with names of six ships of a naval squadron enclosing portrait medallion with Winfield Scott Schley (1839-1911) and inscribed "Santiago July 1898"
note:
Straub Schley was appointed commander of the fleet in 1898 in the war with Spanish. He was relieved of that position due to questions of his conduct during the Battle of Santiago.