Flag Prices and Value
Following is some information about the characteristics of an antique flag that can influence its value.
The fewer the stars, the higher the worth
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Post Civil War |
1867-1900 |
37 stars to 45 stars |
Civil War Era |
1860-1865 |
34 stars to 36 stars |
Pre Civil War |
1840-1860 |
27 stars to 33 stars |
Early 1800's |
1800-1840 |
20 stars to 26 stars |
Pre 1800 |
1776-1800 |
13 stars to 20 stars |
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Post 1900-1900-2007 |
46 stars to 50 stars |
- The number of stars a Flag Has is an important criteria
- Fewer the Stars, the Higher the worth and value - see the above star value chart.
- The arrangement of the stars; straight rows, staggered,
spinning or in a pattern.
Flags with stars in a pattern
can be worth 2-4 times what straight rows are worth.
- Sewn or printed. Sewn flags can be worth at least two
times more than printed. Also hand-sewn or machine-sewn.
- Size
- Condition
- Fabric; cotton, silk, wool, linen, gauze, paper
- Provenance
(place of origin)
- War Flags
- Archivally framed and restored
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Great looking!
42 Star US Parade Flag
This flag dates to 1890 when five
States were added to the Union on July 4th 1890.
Rare size, it is almost square in
shape with rare puffy stars.
Benjamin Harrison was President
when this flag was used, 116 years ago.
Flag size; 24" X 18"
Frame size; 34" X 28"
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