Snuffbox made from wood of the U.S. Constitution

Original Owner Silas Wright Jr. (American, 1795 – 1847)

Snuffbox made from wood of the U.S. Constitution

1845-1847

Place madeUnited States, North America

Oak

Overall: 1/2 x 3 1/4 in. ( 1.3 x 8.3 cm )

Gift of Mrs. A. M. Stolte

1957.117

This snuffbox made of relic wood from the U.S. Frigate "Constitution" was presented to Silas Wright, Governor of New York from 1845-1847.

DescriptionCircular turned oak snuffbox made of relic wood taken from the U.S. frigate "Constitution" with gold heart-shaped plaque in center engraved "To S.W. by T.B. U.S.N." with fragmentary paper with inscription inside.

Markingsengraved: heart-shaped plaque in center engraved "To S.W. by T.B. U.S.N.' written: paper in interior; "Taken from.../ ...rigate Constitution/ Presented to/ Silas Wright, Gov. of the State/ of N.Y./ By Thos. Brownell/ U.S..."

ClassificationsHISTORIC RELICS