1860s British Soldier-Made Quilt Featured in 3-Day Winter Enchantment Sale by Thomaston Place Auction Galleries

Highlighted in the upcoming Thomaston Place Auction Galleries multi-day sale is an 1860s British soldier-made quilt. This U.S. Civil War-era quilt was constructed with Melton wool, possibly from soldiers’ uniforms. Featured at the center are the American flag and the British flag. The words “In God We Trust” are found above and below the flags with the UK and US patriotic shields at the sides.

Also offered is a mid-19th-century oak desk. The desk is thought to be made from the wood of the British ship Minden. Francis Scott Key was a prisoner on the ship when he wrote “The Star-Spangled Banner.” The desk, with its original old dark stain, measures 37.5 inches high, 23 inches deep, and 24 inches across. The first day of bidding particularly features several works by American folk artist Bill Traylor and an assortment of New England portraits. The second day includes seascapes by Friedrich Nerly II, James Edward Buttersworth, and Robert Swain Gifford. View these items and register to bid by visiting Bidsquare.