Admiral David Farragut Statue 1890\'s Glass Paperweight w/ War Navy Building RARE for Sale

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Admiral David Farragut Statue 1890\'s Glass Paperweight w/ War Navy Building RARE For Sale

$Admiral David Farragut Statue 1890\'s Glass Paperweight w/ War Navy Building RARE$
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Admiral David Farragut Statue 1890\'s Glass Paperweight w/ War Navy Building RARE:
$80.00

This sale is for a very Rare Glass Photo Paperweight featuring the statue Admiral David Farragut.
(This paperweight is from the 1890\'s.)

Measures: 4\" Length x 2-1/2\" Width and is a sold 1\" thick.

Note: This is so rare, that there are no others for sale on or on the internet at the time of this listing. Very Few were made and have survived over time. This paperweight is in valuable meusum quality.

**We are willing to take the price listed or.... reasonable offers.**

Features the statue of Admiral David G. Farragut in front of the famous State, War, & Navy Building in Washington D.C. circa, 1890s.

About:
The monument was dedicated in 1881 in an extravagant ceremony attended by President James A. Garfield, members of his cabinet, and thousands of spectators. It was the first monument erected in Washington, D.C. in honor of a naval war hero.

History:
Admiral David Glasgow Farragut (1801-70) was an accomplished U.S. naval officer, who received great acclaim for his service to the Union during the American Civil War (1861-65). Farragut commanded the Union blockade of Southern ports, helped capture the the Confederate city of New Orleans and provided support for General Ulysses S. Grant’s siege of Vicksburg.

Have you Heard:
Farragut is best known for his victory at the Battle of Mobile Bay in August 1864, during which he commanded his fleet to ignore Confederate defenses in the harbor, famously proclaiming “Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead!”

(Attributes to Wikipedia and History Channel Editorial for information.)

Examing the pictures which a considered the condition of this item. Remember this is well over 120 years old and does have some minimal marks and wear.