Image Lot Price Description



2117
$12,650.00

DANNER MUSEUM RELICS. This grouping consists of 20 objects; 45″ section of a Richmond, VA made lance; it still retains the tacks that originally held its guidon pennant. A Springfield rifled-musket bbl with bayonet still attached. A Confederate drum canteen which is approx. 6″ dia that is apparently shown with a “2” in the 1875 vintage cabinet card shown here. This Confederate canteen also carries the initials “JWP” nicely crosshatched on face. Two Union canteens accompanying this group; one being shot through with a projectile. Confederate cartridge box with a “40” painted on the box. There are indiscernible initials carved on this classic Confederate box made without belt loops and lead finial. Also in this group there is an axe head with no indiscernible painted inscription. Two lockplates. One with a “11” attached with paper tag. About 20″ section of the tip of a sword with a paper “9” attached. Top portion of a cavalry saber scabbard and top mount from a Union NCO sword as well as a brass Union spur. Also included is a bbl band from a Model 1861 Springfield, A US cartridge box plate with two holes punched in either side for attachment to board, a wreath from a 2-pc Confederate saber belt plate, single epaulet, a weathered ballot box with white and black marbles. PROVENANCE: Danner Museum, Gettysburg. Willow Inn. CONDITION: Overall iron artifacts are rusted and pitted. Cartridge box is dry and hard; missing both roller buckles and straps and tins. Stitching is loose, frayed, flaking overall. Canteens are bent, dented and all missing spouts. Epaulet is missing backing, bullion is loose, soiled and stained. Box plate has both hooks bent-in such as it would’ve fit flush on board. Wreath to CS buckle has heavy green/brown patina. 7-70019, 7-70020 JS131 (2,000-4,000)


Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012
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