ITEM 9633. "GENL TAYLOR
NEVER SURRENDERS" / CANNON - "A / LITTLE / MORE / GRAPE
/ CAPT BRAGG" / CLUSTER OF GRAPES, (McK# GX-4), aquamarine,
pontil scar, pint, crudely sheared and fire polished mouth, mint.
American, probably blown at the Baltimore Glass Works, C. 1848,
scarce.
Branded a "hero" after
commanding our troops at the Battle of Buena Vista, General Zachary
Taylor's popularity rose to a peak during the Presidential Election
of 1848. Nearly forty different flasks with Taylor's embossed
were created during the election, including this attractive Baltimore
made flask. The embossed lettering of "A Little More Grape
Captain Bragg" is a reference to a remark made by Taylor
at the Battle of Buena Vista that was popularized and well documented
in the papers of the day. Scarce in any condition, the GX-4 flasks
are often damaged, heavily worn and/or poorly embossed. This
SUPERB example excels in all regards and it would be right at
home in the finest of collections.
SOLD! |
