USS Constitution Reclaimed Engraved Wood Blocks

Independent shop in Phinney Ridge

Available from Zoo Store when we last checked, in the last two days. Sold from the shop’s own store; the price there is the one that counts.

These blocks of wood are engraved with either Constitution 's helm (or wheel), the Ship under sail, or the transom (or stern) of "Old Ironsides." They are expertly made by a Massachusetts craftsman from wood removed from USS Constitution during refurbishment. The helm and transom images are derived from the plans used to restore Constitution in the dry dock outside the Museum between 1927 and 1931 that was partially funded by school children's pennies. The "Dart of Death" image is from the journ