Lot 662
Old North Church Remnant. Authentic wood segment of a beam from the historic Old North Church. Mounted on a descriptive certificate, measuring 8½" x 5½". Matted with two, 6½" x 5" color pictures of the Old Church and Paul Revere's historic ride. Attractively framed to an overall size of 16½" x 27". The church at 193 Salem Street, in the North End of Boston, is the location from which the famous "One if by land, and two if by sea" signal is said to have been sent. This phrase is related to Paul Revere's midnight ride of April 18, 1775, which preceded the Battles of Lexington and Concord during the American Revolution.
Estimated Value $300 - 500.
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| Realized $475 |
