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Lot 86
[AMERICAN REVOLUTION] 2.25 inch Solid Shot Recovered from the Gundalow USS Philadelphia
Estimate: $250 - $500
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $300 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
2 1/4 in. iron solid round shot, reportedly from the gundalow USS Philadelphia, which was salvaged from Lake Champlain by Hagglund and Resler in 1935. This was likely a ball for one of the swivel guns that was mounted on the boat.
WITH a 3-page letter of provenance and a packet, including a notarized letter regarding the provenance. Interested parties are encouraged to request copies of the accompanying provenance.
The USS Philadelphia was a 3-gun "gundalow" built for the nascent Continental Navy in July and August of 1776 for use in the Great Lakes. She was mounted with a single 12-pounder and a pair of 9-pounder cannons, as well as up to eight swivel guns. The boat was part of the flotilla under the command of Brigadier General Benedict Arnold on Lake Champlain. The boat was sunk on 11 October 1776 while Arnold was defending the straight off of Valcour Island against a larger British fleet. The boat was discovered by Hagglund in 1935 and with the assistance of Resler, he led the salvage and recovery of her. Hagglund had previously led recovery efforts for the Royal Navy's Royal Savage in 1932, which was also sunk during the battle.
[AMERICAN REVOLUTION][MILITARIA][DUG RELICS][US NAVY]
Condition
Very Good condition as recovered from Lake Champlain. Metal thickly oxidized wits some pitting,
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Originally from the collection of Bill Resler, one of the leaders of the salvage effort, with accompanying documents.