Handsome display box constructed of wood removed from the hull of the USS Constitution during the frigate's historic 1927 restoration, measuring approximately 7.25˝ x 4.25˝ x 2.5˝, with the box front bearing the original bronze plate, which reads: "This material was taken from the original hull of the U.S. Frigate Constitution, Keel laid 1794, Rebuilding 1927." The attractive box lid features a 2.5″ diameter bronze emblem with embossed image of “Old Ironsides” with its sails up, with raised text below: "Launched 1797, 1804 Tripoli, 1812 Guerriere, Java, 1813 Cyane, Levant, U.S. Frigate Constitution." In fine condition.
