TWO PAIR OF 19th CENTURY FRENCH MADE EPAULETS.

TWO PAIR OF 19th CENTURY FRENCH MADE EPAULETS. Each pair housed in their original fitted tin boxes; one with sash cord; one having an anchor and rope insignia possibly Lt. Commander. The other with similar insignia with two oak leaves added indicating Full Commander. Along with epaulets is a pamphlet dated September 4, 1862 by Commander Geo. Henry Preble, USN with a written inscription on top from Preble. These epaulets through family lore belonged to Commander George Henry Preble, but we have not been able to verify this. SIZE: 6″ h x 9″ x 6″. PROVENANCE: From a private Maine Collection. CONDITION: Boxes show use. Epaulets are very good. Booklet damaged. 9-90931 (400-600)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2014

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2299	$729.00	TWO PAIR OF 19th CENTURY FRENCH MADE EPAULETS. Each pair housed in their original fitted tin boxes; one with sash cord; one having an anchor and rope insignia possibly Lt. Commander. The other with similar insignia with two oak leaves added indicating Full Commander. Along with epaulets is a pamphlet dated September 4, 1862 by Commander Geo. Henry Preble, USN with a written inscription on top from Preble. These epaulets through family lore belonged to Commander George Henry Preble, but we have not been able to verify this. SIZE: 6″ h x 9″ x 6″. PROVENANCE: From a private Maine Collection. CONDITION: Boxes show use. Epaulets are very good. Booklet damaged. 9-90931 (400-600) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2014 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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