#3 • Francis Scott Key Stained Glass Hanging

Part of National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution Auction (timed auction by Wardlow Auctions)

High bid $341.00

Status: Sold

Category: Rare Finds

Stained glass portrait of Francis Scott Key, author of “The Star-Spangled Banner”. Featured in the SAR Magazine, Summer, 1987; “This one-of-a-kind leaded glass plaque was given by Maryland Compatriot H. Lloyd LeCompte, Jr. In his family for many years, it was originally presented to Baltimore mayor Harry J. Preston when the Star-Spangled Banner Centennial was dedicated at Fort McHenry in 1914.” Hand painted by a talented, yet unknown artist. Piece has some cracks on outer border and above portrait. Some light wear to paint which does not distract from it's inherent beauty. Hanger cable is broken and can be repaired or replaced. One small area, along outer border, has small missing glass chips from a previous crack. Size : 16.75”dia